Rita and Leo Greenland
Rita and Leo Greenland is a private foundation based in Norwalk, Connecticut. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Rita and Leo Greenland at a glance
In short: Rita and Leo Greenland gave $144K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state District of Columbia. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $143,976
- +66.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -27.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,538
- +131.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $1,585,567
- -2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (8 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (43% 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 Rita and Leo Greenland
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 597 Westport Avenue B540, Norwalk, CT 06851
Phone: (203) 212-3024
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rita and Leo Greenland funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Democracy Forward ($25K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 203 grants of 203 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 43% of grant dollars went to organizations in Washington, DC, and 40% to organizations in New York. Other reported shares went to California (5%), Virginia (3%), and Vermont (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rita and Leo Greenland open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 26 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 175% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2023) to $144K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Democracy Forward Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Public Citizen Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| ADL New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Coral Reef Alliance Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Yivo Institute for Jewish Research New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant counts were 26 in 2025, 36 in 2024, and 37 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,585,567 | $122,901 | $162,967 | $143,976 | 26 | $143,976 | $103,910 | $82,333 |
| 2024 | $1,625,633 | $174,809 | $107,669 | $86,250 | 36 | $86,250 | $153,390 | $81,718 |
| 2023 | $1,558,493 | $136,915 | $100,901 | $83,900 | 37 | $83,900 | $119,914 | $76,067 |
| 2022 | $1,522,479 | $69,484 | $121,552 | $100,784 | 55 | $100,784 | $48,716 | $80,245 |
| 2021 | $1,574,547 | $146,764 | $119,955 | $99,964 | 49 | $99,964 | $126,773 | $91,293 |
| 2020 | $1,547,738 | $34,818 | $108,552 | $91,600 | 44 | — | $21,991 | $84,340 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rita and Leo Greenland reported a distributable amount of $82K 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 working in democracy, civil liberties, reproductive health, environmental conservation, ocean protection, cancer care, Jewish research and cultural preservation, meditation, education, and food access. These are areas represented by its grantees, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, Democracy Forward describes its mission as building collective power to defend and advance a vibrant democracy that benefits all people. Environmental Defense Fund says it works to preserve natural systems and find practical solutions to environmental problems. Teens for Food Justice describes a school-based, youth-led hydroponic farming model intended to expand access to locally grown produce and advance health, education, and opportunity equity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $143,976. Grant amounts ranged from $226 to $25,000, with a median of $2,250. Its largest listed grants were $25,000 each to Democracy Forward, ACLU Foundation, and Public Citizen. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to ADL and Planned Parenthood, and $5,000 each to Environmental Defense Fund, Coral Reef Alliance, Ocean Conservancy, Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center, YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, and Rainforest Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew Greenland and Seth Greenland as trustees.
Rita and Leo Greenland's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Greenland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Seth Greenland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Rita and Leo Greenland
How much does Rita and Leo Greenland give each year?
Rita and Leo Greenland gave $144K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $86K across 36 grants.
What is Rita and Leo Greenland's typical grant size?
Rita and Leo Greenland's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $5,538, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rita and Leo Greenland that year got $10K on average.
Where does Rita and Leo Greenland give grants?
Rita and Leo Greenland's top state is District of Columbia, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants) and New York, NY (7 grants).
Does Rita and Leo Greenland give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rita and Leo Greenland's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rita and Leo Greenland's largest grantees?
Rita and Leo Greenland's largest 2025 grantees include Democracy Forward ($25,000), ACLU Foundation ($25,000) and Public Citizen ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rita and Leo Greenland?
Rita and Leo Greenland reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rita and Leo Greenland fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rita and Leo Greenland?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rita and Leo Greenland's EIN?
Rita and Leo Greenland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7196982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Rita and Leo Greenland 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rita and Leo Greenland funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rita-and-leo-greenland-morg_bb2ac71f11d14af79ef63f1c67830554
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