The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation
The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It made 26 grants totaling $1,454,000 in 2024, supporting organizations including theaters, educational institutions, and Jewish organizations.
The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation at a glance
In short: The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation gave $1.5M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in California. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,454,000
- -47.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,923
- -35.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $38,465,347
- +13.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (9 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (73% 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 The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: The Adi And Jerry Greenberg Foundat
Mailing address: Bowditch Dewey 75 Federal Street Su, Boston, MA 02110-1937
Phone: (617) 757-6517
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Geffen Playhouse Inc ($600K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 129 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The largest share of 2024 grant dollars went to California recipients (73%), followed by Ohio (17%), Pennsylvania (3%), New York (2%), and Washington, DC (2%). The foundation also made 2024 grants to recipients in other states, including Texas and Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 26 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $63K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 $1.1M (2022) to $2.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Geffen Playhouse Inc Los Angeles, CA | general purposes | $600,000 |
| No Limits Theater Group Inc Culver City, CA | general purposes | $295,500 |
| Jewish Institute for Liberal Values Columbus, OH | general purposes | $250,000 |
| Windward School Los Angeles, CA | general purposes | $50,000 |
| American Jewish Committee Philadelphia, PA | general purposes | $50,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles, CA | general purposes | $25,000 |
| The Washington Institute for Near East Policy Washington, DC | general purposes | $25,000 |
| Present Now Santa Monica, CA | general purposes | $20,000 |
| California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | general purposes | $20,000 |
| The One Step Closer Foundation Houston, TX | general purposes | $11,000 |
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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 | $38,465,347 | $3,928,522 | $1,599,922 | $1,454,000 | 26 | $1,509,437 | $1,885,481 | $1,723,696 |
| 2023 | $33,829,511 | $4,148,158 | $2,953,639 | $2,769,500 | 32 | $2,814,670 | $1,668,550 | $1,476,859 |
| 2022 | $29,600,798 | $191,357 | $1,278,248 | $1,109,250 | 30 | $1,146,550 | — | $1,407,763 |
| 2021 | $32,052,807 | $3,879,334 | $1,220,135 | $1,127,750 | 21 | $1,139,250 | $3,137,614 | $1,382,972 |
| 2020 | $27,397,455 | $699,977 | $1,714,868 | $1,624,500 | 20 | — | $631,909 | $1,169,442 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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 grantees include organizations whose own missions span theater, education, support for deaf children, Jewish community work, and services for youth.
For example, Geffen Playhouse describes its work as providing theater productions and related programs to Los Angeles communities and UCLA students. No Limits Theater Group says it teaches deaf children skills for school and life through theater and educational programs. The Jewish Institute for Liberal Values says it helps Jewish organizations and individuals hold constructive conversations about social justice. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $1,454,000. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $600,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $600,000 to Geffen Playhouse, $295,500 to No Limits Theater Group, and $250,000 to the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values. Other grants included $50,000 each to Windward School and the American Jewish Committee, and $25,000 each to Cedars-Sinai and The Washington Institute for Near East Policy. The filing listed these grants for general purposes.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not limit giving to preselected organizations. It specifies no particular application form, no submission deadlines, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jerry A. Greenberg, Marvin A. Greenberg, Samuel C. Sichko, and Adi K. Greenberg as trustees.
The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel C Sichko
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Adi K Greenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry A Greenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvin A 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $21K, to Samuel C Sichko (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation
How much does The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation give each year?
The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation gave $1.5M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 32 grants.
What is The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation's typical grant size?
The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $55,923, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation that year got $43K on average.
Where does The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation give grants?
The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (2 grants).
Does The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation's largest grantees?
The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Geffen Playhouse Inc ($600,000), No Limits Theater Group Inc ($295,500) and Jewish Institute for Liberal Values ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation?
The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation reported $38.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (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 The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions span theater, education, support for deaf children, Jewish community work, and services for youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation?
The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation's EIN?
The Adi and Jerry Greenberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3492171. 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.
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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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