The Greenberg Foundation

VENTURA, CA EIN: 95-6037502

The Greenberg Foundation is a private foundation established in 1953 and headquartered in Ventura, California. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it has maintained tax-exempt status since June 1955. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking to charitable organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.2M

-0.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$797K

+19.7% YoY

Grant Count

-51.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

+146.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Greenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $544K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities include:

Education
The Arts
The Environment
Health Care
Journalism
Historic Preservation
Arts Access & Participation
Creative Writing

Grantmaking

The foundation made 47 grants in fiscal year 2024. Notable recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking appears to have a California focus, with documented grants to organizations in the Los Angeles area and Southern California region.

Grant Distribution by State

California $2.4M (81%)

District of Columbia $201K (7%)

New York $159K (5%)

Oregon $100K (3%)

Massachusetts $43K (1%)

Virginia $18K (1%)

New Mexico $16K (1%)

Florida $11K (0%)

+11 more states

States

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota New Jersey New Mexico New York Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Vermont Washington Wisconsin

Cities

AbingdonAlamedaAlbuquerqueArlingtonBainbridge IslndBerkeleyBeverly HillsBlue LakeBostonBrattleboroBrooklineBrooklynCalabasasCambridgeCarlisleClaremontClarksburgDallasDavisDenver

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2024:

Total Assets: $9,221,129
Total Revenue: $851,751
Total Expenses: $857,412
Net Income: -$5,661
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue Sources:

Investment Income and Dividends: $338,153

The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income rather than contributions.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$9,221,129	$9,236,780	$9,417,551
Revenue	$851,751	$578,141	$2,071,808
Expenses	$857,412	$737,327	$861,647
Qualifying Distributions	$814,533	$684,430	$774,660
Net Investment Income	$811,444	$528,326	$1,987,794
Distributable Amount	$543,593	$541,617	$583,790

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

241 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Los Angeles County Museum of Art ($200,000), Hammer Museum ($130,000), California Institute of the Arts ($80,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACCELERATE CHANGE INC BOSTON, MA	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION	$15,000
ADAT ARI EL VALLEY VILLAGE, CA	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION	$7,550
ALS ASSOCIATION WOODLAND HILLS, CA	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION	$250
AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM LONG ISLAND CITY, NY	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION	$25,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM NEW YORK, NY	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION	$1,000
ANTI DEFAMATION LEAGUE NEW YORK, NY	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION	$5,000
APPALACHIAN PEACE EDUCATION CENTER ABINGDON, VA	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION	$10,000
THE BOAT COMPANY PONTE VEDRA, FL	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION	$10,000
BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE NEW YORK, NY	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION	$15,000
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS VALENCIA, CA	SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION	$80,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SUSAN STEINHAUSER	PRESIDENT	3	—
MARLA BROWN	SECRETARY/TREASURER	3	—
JEFFREY MANOCHERIAN	DIRECTOR	3	—

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 1208, Ventura, CA 93002-1208
Telephone: 805-667-9173
EIN: 95-6037502

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Greenberg Foundation fund?

The foundation's giving priorities include: • Education • The Arts • The Environment • Health Care • Journalism • Historic Preservation • Arts Access & Participation • Creative Writing

How do I apply for a grant from The Greenberg Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 47 grants in fiscal year 2024. Notable recent grants include: • Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA): $200,000 • Hammer Museum: $130,000 • California Institute of the Arts (CalArts): $80,000 The foundation distributed a total of $796,861 in grants during the most recent reporting period, with an additional $725,361 distributed across 36 other grants beyond the three largest recipients listed above. **Application Process:** No specific application proc…

Where does The Greenberg Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking appears to have a California focus, with documented grants to organizations in the Los Angeles area and Southern California region.

What size grants does The Greenberg Foundation award?

In 2024, The Greenberg Foundation awarded 50 grants totaling $797K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Greenberg Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Greenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $544K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.