Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation
The Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation is a private foundation based in Troy, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including support for education, health-related, community, and animal-welfare organizations.
Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation at a glance
In short: Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation gave $51K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Washington. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,324
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,333
- -13.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,913
- Total assets
- $701,868
- +0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1850 Larchwood Drive, Troy, MI 48083
Phone: (216) 222-3075
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Peak Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to Washington (28%), Massachusetts (14%), and Georgia (7%); Michigan and Illinois each accounted for 6%. These figures describe the locations of grant recipients and do not establish a stated geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2021) to $68K (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Foundation Bellingham, WA | General Support | $9,565 |
| National Brain Tumor Society Newton, MA | General Support | $3,826 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Seattle, WA | General Support | $3,600 |
| Shrine High School Royal Oak, MI | General Use and Support | $3,188 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | General Support | $3,188 |
| Lasagna Love Inc Williamstown, MA | General Use and Support | $3,188 |
| Angel Among US Pet Rescue Alpharetta, GA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Trine University Angola, IN | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Peaceful Paths Inc Gainesville, FL | General Support | $2,200 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation Woodbury, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $701,868 | $66,926 | $62,441 | $51,324 | 22 | $51,714 | $58,132 | $57,375 |
| 2024 | $697,129 | $99,382 | $60,286 | $51,169 | 19 | $51,958 | $90,889 | $52,110 |
| 2023 | $644,362 | $45,103 | $76,066 | $68,267 | 23 | $68,623 | $37,628 | $69,655 |
| 2022 | $666,928 | $44,697 | $62,228 | $53,329 | 20 | $53,329 | $36,711 | $49,643 |
| 2021 | $684,479 | $52,007 | $54,445 | $45,805 | 21 | — | $43,819 | $53,934 |
| 2020 | $687,567 | $28,758 | $56,156 | $49,599 | 24 | — | $22,522 | $50,988 |
| 2019 | $710,329 | $46,508 | $55,659 | $48,295 | 19 | — | $37,352 | $48,438 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the National Brain Tumor Society says it invests in research, treatments, and advocacy for patients and care partners; Lasagna Love says it connects volunteer home cooks with people needing meals; and the Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and educational opportunities for caddies. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $51,324. Grant amounts ranged from $453 to $9,565, with a median grant of $1,913.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $9,565 to the Peak Foundation for general support; $3,826 to the National Brain Tumor Society for general support; $3,600 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer for general support; $3,188 each to Shrine High School, Evans Scholars Foundation, and Lasagna Love; and $3,000 each to Angel Among Us Pet Rescue and Trine University. The grant to Trine University was for scholarships; the other listed grants were for general support or general use and support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Evelyn Greiser Hill, Rev Ronald E Greiser, William Barrett, and Ron Greiser Jr as trustees; Hugh Alan Greiser as secretary; and Russell C Brown as president.
Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation is led by Russell C. Brown, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Russell C. Brown
President
Trustee → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Greiser Hill
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald E. Greiser
Trustee
President & Secretary → President, 2022
President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Barrett
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Greiser Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Alan Greiser
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Bill Barrett (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Rusty Brown (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lyra G. Brown (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: R. Alan Greiser (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Rhea G. Barrett (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation
How much does Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation give each year?
Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation gave $51K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 19 grants.
What is Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation's typical grant size?
Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,913, and its average grant was $2,333, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation give grants?
Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation's top state is Washington, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (14%) and Georgia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation's largest grantees?
Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Peak Foundation ($9,565), National Brain Tumor Society ($3,826) and Fred Hutchinson Cancer ($3,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation?
Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation reported $702K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (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 Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation's EIN?
Melvin R & Ada C Greiser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0190031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Melvin R & Ada C Greiser 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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