Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn
The Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down.
Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn at a glance
In short: Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn gave $100K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Colorado. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $99,830
- +26.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,546
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (51% 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 Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 230 S Bemiston Ave, St Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 361-7600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Louis Symphony Orchestra ($20K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($22,975), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 65 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Colorado (51%) and Missouri (47%), with 1% each in Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania; New York is reported at 0%. The grants listed include recipients in Aspen and Snowmass Village, Colorado, and St. Louis-area organizations in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $850; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 62% 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 (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2021) to $128K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $22,975 |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra St. Louis, MO | To Enrich Lives with Art, Inspiration and Community. | $20,000 |
| Contemporary Art Museum St Louis St. Louis, MO | To Enrich Lives with Art, Inspiration and Community. | $15,155 |
| Aspen Art Museum Aspen, CO | To Enrich Lives with Art, Inspiration and Community. | $12,500 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Foundation Snowmass Village, CO | To Enrich Lives with Art, Inspiration and Community. | $10,000 |
| Aspen Institute Aspen, CO | To Build a Better World | $5,000 |
| Congregation Temple Israel St. Louis, MO | To connect, worship and celebrate jewish culture, specifically judaism. | $3,500 |
| Opera Theatre of St Louis St. Louis, MO | To Enrich Lives with Art, Inspiration and Community. | $2,500 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank Bridgerton, MO | To build a stronger bi-state region by noursing people | $2,000 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | To Enrich Lives with Art, Inspiration and Community. | $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 | — | $7,179 | $107,032 | $99,830 | 18 | $106,734 | — | $2,471 |
| 2023 | $99,853 | $53,229 | $82,515 | $79,094 | 14 | $80,992 | — | $9,433 |
| 2022 | $256,781 | $26,259 | $131,097 | $127,730 | 19 | $128,830 | $21,792 | $12,441 |
| 2021 | $361,927 | $10,964 | $63,703 | $61,650 | 14 | $62,608 | $10,006 | $14,764 |
| 2020 | $460,157 | $61,349 | $4,724 | — | — | — | $3,221 | $655 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 included support for arts organizations such as the an individual recipient Festival and School, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, Aspen Art Museum, and Opera Theatre of St. Louis.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis says it promotes meaningful engagement with relevant and innovative art. The Aspen Art Museum describes itself as advancing contemporary art and driving cultural change through exhibitions, dialogue, and community engagement. The St. Louis Area Foodbank says it works to nourish people, empower communities, and transform systems. Friends of JCC Krakow describes providing educational and cultural opportunities connected to the renewal of Jewish life in Krakow, while Lift For Life Academy describes itself as a learning community empowering students to maximize their potential.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $99,830. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $22,975, with a median grant of $1,500.
Among the largest awards were $22,975 to an individual recipient Festival and School, $20,000 to St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, $15,155 to Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, $12,500 to Aspen Art Museum, and $10,000 to Anderson Ranch Arts Foundation. Other listed grants included $5,000 to Aspen Institute, $3,500 to Congregation Temple Israel, and $2,500 to Opera Theatre of St. Louis.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald K Greenberg and Jan C Greenberg as trustees.
Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jan C. Greenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald K. Greenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn
How much does Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn give each year?
Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn gave $100K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $79K across 14 grants.
What is Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn's typical grant size?
Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $5,546, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn that year got $850 on average.
Where does Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn give grants?
Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn gives mostly in Colorado: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (10 grants) and Aspen, CO (2 grants).
Does Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Enrich Lives with Art, Inspiration and Community." (6 grants).
Who are Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn's largest grantees?
Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn's largest 2024 grantees include St Louis Symphony Orchestra ($20,000), Contemporary Art Museum St Louis ($15,155) and Aspen Art Museum ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($22,975), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts organizations such as the an individual recipient Festival and School, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, Aspen Art Museum, and Opera Theatre of St. Louis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn?
The foundation gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn's EIN?
Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6675750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family Fdtn 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
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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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