Jerome L Greene Foundation
The Jerome L. Greene Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It identifies and invests in opportunities that enrich and advance people’s lives, with projects focused on arts, education, medicine, and social justice.
Jerome L Greene Foundation at a glance
In short: Jerome L Greene Foundation gave $36.6M across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $851K), mostly in New York. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,589,000
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $850,907
- +40.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $794,304,840
- +7.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (4 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jerome L Greene Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Grants are by invitation only. It does not fund legislative lobbying, political activities, or public advocacy.
- Contact
Mailing address: 146 Central Park West 1E, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 688-1550
Website: https://www.jlgreene.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerome L Greene Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North Star Fund Inc ($3.4M). Together the top 10 received $22.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,490,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 70 grants of 232 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as focused on New York City and beyond. In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 15% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 5% to recipients in Maryland. California received 1% and Illinois 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jerome L Greene Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 43 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $130K; repeat grants $925K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $500K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31.4M (2022) to $36.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $36.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Star Fund Inc New York, NY | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $3,350,000 |
| Howard University Washington, DC | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $3,000,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc New York, NY | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $2,500,000 |
| The New York Community Trust New York, NY | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $2,055,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc New York, NY | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $2,000,000 |
| Echoing Green Inc New York, NY | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $2,000,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $2,000,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $2,000,000 |
| Juilliard School New York, NY | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $1,665,000 |
| Pierpont Morgan Library New York, NY | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $1,500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $794,304,840 | $38,970,818 | $43,761,195 | $36,589,000 | 43 | $38,114,056 | $36,397,415 | $40,525,742 |
| 2023 | $736,666,168 | $51,440,146 | $37,545,844 | $32,044,250 | 53 | $33,312,953 | $49,855,674 | $33,081,476 |
| 2022 | $645,027,335 | $33,465,885 | $37,142,089 | $31,380,180 | 47 | $32,464,353 | $33,095,738 | $31,930,583 |
| 2021 | $761,173,462 | $44,061,271 | $39,205,847 | $33,659,000 | 39 | $35,167,948 | $42,751,960 | $34,930,649 |
| 2020 | $684,405,574 | $13,654,355 | $36,686,121 | $32,673,882 | 50 | — | $18,705,767 | $29,541,173 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerome L Greene Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it funds programs in four areas. In arts, it supports programming intended to engage people and broaden the arts’ reach. In education, it funds New York City programs that provide high-potential students opportunities to study and train at top-tier academic institutions. In social justice, it supports initiatives and individuals working to reduce inequality, including New York City organizations working locally and nationally. The foundation also identifies medicine as a focus area.
Examples among its grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. North Star Fund describes its work as supporting community organizing in New York and awarding grants to emerging grassroots groups. The ACLU Foundation describes its mission as promoting understanding of civil liberties and civil rights protected by law. Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts describes its work as providing undergraduate and graduate education in art, music, and theatre arts. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $36,589,000. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $3,350,000, with a median of $500,000. In 2023, it reported 53 grants totaling $32,044,250; in 2022, it reported 47 grants totaling $31,380,180.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $3,350,000 to North Star Fund, $3,000,000 to Howard University, $2,500,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and $2,055,000 to The New York Community Trust. The foundation also awarded $2,000,000 each to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Echoing Green, Johns Hopkins University, and New York-Presbyterian Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christina McInerney as president and CEO, Robert Weissenstein as chief investment officer, Hildy Simmons as chair, and Karen Brooks Hopkins, Brad S. Karp, and Dr. Jane Salmon as directors.
The foundation’s website lists Chris McInerney as president and chief executive officer; Cristina Parnetti as program director; Michael Sosa as program officer; Jennifer Strikowsky as senior administrator and board secretary; and Robert Weissenstein as chief investment officer. Its board listing includes Hildy Simmons, Karen Brooks Hopkins, Chris McInerney, and Dr. Jane Salmon.
Jerome L Greene Foundation is led by Christina McInerney, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina McInerney
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Hildy Simmons
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad S. Karp
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Brooks Hopkins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Salmon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Weissenstein
Chief Investment Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$750K (2023) → $823K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jeremiah Barondess (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Ended 122
- Former: Jonathan Fanton (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Ended 10/2022
- Former: Barbara Prawdzik (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $823K, to Robert Weissenstein (Chief Investment Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jerome L Greene Foundation
How much does Jerome L Greene Foundation give each year?
Jerome L Greene Foundation gave $36.6M across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32.0M across 53 grants.
What is Jerome L Greene Foundation's typical grant size?
Jerome L Greene Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500,000, and its average grant was $850,907, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jerome L Greene Foundation that year got $130K on average.
Where does Jerome L Greene Foundation give grants?
Jerome L Greene Foundation gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (15%) and Maryland (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (25 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Who are Jerome L Greene Foundation's largest grantees?
Jerome L Greene Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include North Star Fund Inc ($3,350,000), Howard University ($3,000,000) and Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc ($2,500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,490,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jerome L Greene Foundation?
Jerome L Greene Foundation reported $794.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jerome L Greene Foundation fund?
The foundation says it funds programs in four areas. In arts, it supports programming intended to engage people and broaden the arts’ reach. In education, it funds New York City programs that provide high-potential students opportunities to study and train at top-tier academic institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerome L Greene Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jerome L Greene Foundation's EIN?
Jerome L Greene Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2960852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jerome L Greene Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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