THE GREER FOUNDATION IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE GREER FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.7M
+17.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$218K
-25.9% YoY
Grant Count
11
+22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-39.4% YoY
About Greer Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Greer Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in COLUMBUS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $218K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,691,914 | $6,556,949 | $5,988,996 |
| Revenue | $1,247,867 | $1,448,215 | $426,742 |
| Expenses | $413,137 | $422,435 | $443,864 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,231,610 | $1,360,862 | $367,264 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Huckleberry House Inc ($50,000), Star House ($50,000), Columbus Foundation ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS FOUNDATION COLUMBUS, OH | SOCIAL SERVICES | $10,000 |
| COLUMBUS FOUNDATION COLUMBUS, OH | SOCIAL SERVICES | $25,000 |
| COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC COLUMBUS, OH | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE LOS ANGELES, CA | NEIGHBORHOOD | $10,000 |
| FIRST TEE NORTHERN NEVADA RENO, NV | URBAN AFFAIRS | $10,000 |
| FLYING HORSE FARMS MT GILEAD, OH | HEALTH | $7,500 |
| GREATER COMMON GOOD COLUMBUS, OH | HEALTH | $10,000 |
| HUCKLEBERRY HOUSE INC COLUMBUS, OH | SOCIAL SERVICES | $50,000 |
| RECREATION UNLIMITED FOUNDATION ASHLEY, OH | HEALTH | $10,000 |
| STAR HOUSE COLUMBUS, OH | SOCIAL SERVICES | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN ANN GREER | CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANNE E ECKHART | VICE CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN W ELAM | TRUSTEE/SECRETARY/TREASURE | 1 | — |
| JEANNE R HELD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ABIGAIL FUERST | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS F KRIDLER | ASST SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| SCOTT G HEITKAMP | ASST TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greer Foundation?
Greer Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in COLUMBUS, OH. It holds $7.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Greer Foundation?
As of 2024, Greer Foundation holds $7.7M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $218K in 2024.
Where does Greer Foundation operate?
Greer Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Nevada, Ohio.
What size grants does Greer Foundation award?
In 2024, Greer Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $218K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Greer Foundation's EIN?
Greer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1438583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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