The Green Fund Inc
THE GREEN FUND INC is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in 1949. The organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity that provides philanthropic support across multiple sectors and geographic regions throughout the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.8M
-3.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+1.0% YoY
Grant Count
32
-3.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
+4.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
THE GREEN FUND INC supports a diverse range of subject areas including:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Higher education
- Philanthropy
- Nonprofits
- Community and economic development
- Religion
- Judaism
- Human services
Grantmaking
THE GREEN FUND INC is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
$500–$915,000
Average Grant
$265
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
THE GREEN FUND INC funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
States: Colorado, District of Columbia, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania
Cities: Albert Lea, Denver, New York, Queens, Radnor, Washington
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of 2025):
- Total assets: $15,821,618
- Total revenues: $1,399,249
- Total expenses: $2,392,377
- Total liabilities: $505,000
Revenue Breakdown (2025):
- Investment income and dividends: $950,431
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $416,178
- Miscellaneous revenues: $32,640
Year-over-Year Changes:
- Assets increased 2.6% from previous year
- Total revenues increased 26.2% from 2024 ($1,108,845)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,821,618 | $16,340,510 | $17,643,553 |
| Revenue | $1,399,249 | $1,108,845 | $2,391,505 |
| Expenses | $2,392,377 | $2,386,362 | $2,385,390 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,085,871 | $2,071,791 | $2,069,060 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,057,990 | $818,722 | $2,042,824 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,023,532 | $991,087 | $1,062,186 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Cynthia Green Colin serves as President of THE GREEN FUND INC and receives no compensation for this role.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES LEDLEY | CLASS B DIRE | — | — |
| CYNTHIA GREEN COLIN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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