Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg
Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $233,640 to organizations in several states.
Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg at a glance
In short: Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg gave $234K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Maryland. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $233,640
- +27.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -52.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,240
- +167.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,102,337
- +10011028.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (56% 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 Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter request. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Wendi Sager Co The Foundation
Mailing address: 4901 Fairmont Avenue Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 657-2525
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Suburban Hospital Foundation ($95K). Together the top 10 received $234K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 86 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 27% to recipients in the District of Columbia, 11% to Connecticut, 4% to Florida, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $169K (2022) to $234K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $234K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Suburban Hospital Foundation Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted, General Purpose | $94,940 |
| Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital Washington, DC | Super H 5K Race | $62,500 |
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School Rockville, MD | Unrestricted, General Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Nagen Project Bloomfield, CT | Unrestricted, General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation- South Florida Boynton, FL | Unrestricted, General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Bethesda Fire Department Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted, General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Wheaton Arts Parade Inc Wheaton, MD | Unrestricted, General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted, General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Rockville Center, NY | Unrestricted, General Purpose | $2,100 |
| Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital Washington, DC | Unrestricted, General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,102,337 | $2,337,780 | $236,592 | $233,640 | 11 | $233,640 | $310 | $23,236 |
| 2023 | $21 | $183,162 | $183,766 | $182,715 | 23 | $182,715 | $162 | $24 |
| 2022 | $625 | $173,056 | $174,735 | $169,015 | 16 | $174,735 | $56 | $106 |
| 2021 | $2,304 | $182,011 | $180,916 | $180,690 | 19 | $180,916 | $11 | $65 |
| 2020 | $1,209 | $157,694 | $175,036 | $172,185 | 17 | — | $23 | $41 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Suburban Hospital Foundation says it raises and distributes philanthropic gifts for the programs and priorities of Suburban Hospital. The Nagen Project describes its work as addressing antisemitism through education, research, legal action, and strategic communication. Bethesda Fire Department says its mission is to protect people and property from fire and provide emergency medical treatment in cooperation with Montgomery County’s fire and rescue services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $233,640. Grants ranged from $100 to $94,940, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards were $94,940 to Suburban Hospital Foundation, $62,500 to MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital for the “SUPER H 5K RACE,” and $25,000 each to Charles E Smith Jewish Day School and The Nagen Project. Other 2024 recipients included Baptist Health Foundation–South Florida ($10,000), Bethesda Fire Department ($5,000), and Birthright Israel Foundation ($3,000). Most listed grants were designated “unrestricted, general purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leonard Greenberg and Linda K Greenberg as directors; Richard Greenberg as director and secretary-treasurer; Stuart Schooler and Scott Porten as directors; and Wendi H Sager as director and president.
Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg is led by Wendi H. Sager, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendi H. Sager
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Greenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Schooler
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Greenberg
Director & Secretary-Treasurer
Director → Director & Secretary-Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda K. Greenberg
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Porten
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barrett Penan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Palmer (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg
How much does Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg give each year?
Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg gave $234K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $183K across 23 grants.
What is Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg's typical grant size?
Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $21,240, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg that year got $13K on average.
Where does Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg give grants?
Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg gives mostly in Maryland: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (27%) and Connecticut (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bethesda, MD (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg's largest grantees?
Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg's largest 2024 grantees include Suburban Hospital Foundation ($94,940), Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital ($63,500 across 2 grants) and Charles E Smith Jewish Day School ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg?
Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $234K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Suburban Hospital Foundation says it raises and distributes philanthropic gifts for the programs and priorities of Suburban Hospital. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg?
Submit a letter request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg's EIN?
Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1883238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Leonard a and Linda K Greenberg funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/leonard-a-and-linda-k-greenberg-morg_1bf615f0948d4dffa8c3bb2508f63795
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