Greer Institute LLC
Greer Institute LLC is a public charity based in Ashburn, Virginia, focused on leadership and innovation research and education. Its 2025 filing reports no grants and no assets, so the organization appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Greer Institute LLC at a glance
In short: Greer Institute LLC reported $749K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $748,822 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +505.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $835,000
- +421.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $835,000
- +421.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Greer Institute LLC
- Contact
Mailing address: 21938 Castlehill Ct, Ashburn, VA 20147-6925
Phone: (703) 585-8549
Website: https://greerinstitute.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greer Institute LLC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2021) to $749K (2025). In 2025 it reported $749K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bullis School Potomac, MD | — | $114,334 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing reports no assets.
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $835,000 | $835,000 | $748,822 | Total only |
| 2024 | $160,156 | $160,156 | $123,736 | Total only |
| 2023 | $187,508 | $187,508 | $114,334 | 1 |
| 2022 | $142,928 | $142,928 | $101,958 | 3 |
| 2021 | $118,870 | $118,870 | $65,526 | 3 |
| 2020 | $282,878 | $282,878 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to accelerate the maturation of new leaders and inspire future innovators through its 21st Century Leadership and Innovation Model. It says it conducts educational research and applies Managing Director Melvin Greer’s theories on leadership and innovation, promoting ideas to policymakers and other stakeholders.
Its stated areas of work include workforce and talent management; harnessing disruptive technologies; creating an innovation engine and culture; and a fellowship program. Website-described programs include STEM education and leadership development, data science literacy, engineering and financial literacy, and the Eleanor Dee Greer Scholarship program, which provides monetary assistance to students pursuing STEM education. These are described as organizational programs; the available information does not establish them as grants for outside applicants.
Grantmaking
The IRS filing data reports one grant totaling $114,334 in 2023. It reports no grants in 2024 or 2025. No grantee or grant amount breakdown is provided for the 2023 grant, so a typical grant size cannot be determined.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Maria Di Paolo-Greer as President and Melvin Greer as Managing Director. It also lists All Herron and John Gatasse as board members, Stefan Greer as Research Associate, and Matteo Greer as Social Media Associate.
Greer Institute LLC is led by Maria Di Paolo-Greer, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maria Di Paolo-Greer
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Melvin Greer
Managing Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matteo Greer
Social Media Associate
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Stefan Greer
Research Associate
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
All Herron
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Gatasse
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Maria Di Paolo-Greer (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greer Institute LLC
How much does Greer Institute LLC give each year?
Greer Institute LLC reported $749K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $124K in grants paid.
What does Greer Institute LLC fund?
The organization states that its mission is to accelerate the maturation of new leaders and inspire future innovators through its 21st Century Leadership and Innovation Model. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greer Institute LLC?
Greer Institute LLC has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check greerinstitute.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Greer Institute LLC's EIN?
Greer Institute LLC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3170238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 18, 2022)
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