Greystone Foundation
The Greystone Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, established in 1953. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with EIN 41-6027765. The foundation engages in philanthropic grantmaking across multiple states and focus areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.5M
+578.2% YoY
Grant Count
101
+18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
+470.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas for its funding in available documentation.
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants.
Grant Range
varies by year
Average Grant
varies by year
Ready to take the next step with Greystone Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports grantees across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular activity in:
- Minnesota
- New York
- California
- Texas
- And numerous other states including Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, and others
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total Assets: $5,387,339
- Total Revenues: $837,326
- Total Expenses: $4,623,904
- Investment Income and Dividends: $150,353
Historical Assets (2023):
- Total Assets: $9.17 million
- Total Expenses: $944,000
- Revenue: $64,400
Historical Assets (2008):
- Fair Market Value of All Assets: $9,715,728
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David P. Herbert – Trustee (no compensation)
- Colin S. Brooks – Trustee (no compensation)
- Minna Brooks – Director (compensation: $12,500)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID P HERBERT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| COLIN S BROOKS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MINNA BROOKS | DIRECTOR | 4 | $12,500 |
Contact Information
Address: 730 2nd Ave S, Suite 1400 Minneapolis, MN 55402-2458
Phone: (612) 752-1770
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Spicola Family Foundation
MINNETONKA, MN
Assets
—
Grants
3
Total Given
$410K
The Geyer Family Foundation
EDINA, MN
Assets
—
Grants
7
Total Given
$35K
Love 4 One Another Charities
CHANHASSEN, MN
Assets
$8.5M
Grants
1
Total Given
$90K
Donald and Luella Zibell Family Foundation
NORTHFIELD, MN
Assets
—
Grants
8
Total Given
$80K
Minnesota Citizens Concerned
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Assets
$745K
Grants
2
Total Given
$942K
Clearway Minnesota (sm)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Assets
—
Grants
6
Total Given
$442K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Greystone Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities