The Greenfield Foundation Inc
The Greenfield Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It funds charitable initiatives intended to improve quality of life, with stated goals focused on young people’s success, artwork that can improve understanding of social issues, and more ethical and effective governing institutions.
The Greenfield Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Greenfield Foundation Inc gave $848K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $94K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $848,000
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $94,222
- +44.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $13,123,217
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Greenfield Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website says applicants must be invited by a current trustee. Applicants are asked to submit project and organizational information, including a project budget, recent financial statements and most recent 990 if applicable, current agency budget, tax-exempt documentation, board information, and, where relevant, equipment or materials quotations and collaboration letters. The application also requests a project description, community need, output and outcome measurement plans, and a timetable or work plan.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4352, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Phone: (215) 479-3950
Website: https://www.greenfieldfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Greenfield Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harvard University ($410K). Together the top 9 received $848K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 73 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (48%), Pennsylvania (28%), Florida (21%), New York (2%), and California (1%). The listed recipients include organizations in Cambridge, Philadelphia, Maple Glen, Englewood, New York City, and Los Angeles.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Greenfield Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $782K (2024) to $881K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $848K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | To Provide Support for 2023-2024 Program | $410,000 |
| Hermitage Artist Retreat Inc Englewood, FL | To Fund an Award for Artists. | $175,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia, PA | To Fund Emergency Action Corps 2024-2025 | $99,000 |
| Upper Dublin Education Fnd Maple Glen, PA | To Fund the 2025 Greenfield Youth Film Festival. | $80,000 |
| Fresh Artists Philadelphia, PA | Capacity Building Support | $25,000 |
| Philly Unknown Project Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support. | $20,000 |
| Fresh Youth Initiatives Inc New York, NY | Welcome Program. | $15,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund Los Angeles, CA | To provide college counseling to low-income and first generation students. | $12,000 |
| Artwell Philadelphia, PA | Increase Access to Therapeutic Arts Education. | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,123,217 | $1,253,995 | $970,140 | $848,000 | 9 | $928,970 | $1,246,694 | $953,824 |
| 2024 | $12,839,362 | $1,018,686 | $955,933 | $782,000 | 12 | $907,110 | $991,047 | $867,567 |
| 2023 | $12,776,609 | $1,078,996 | $984,635 | $853,000 | 13 | $887,875 | $1,077,496 | $823,896 |
| 2022 | $12,703,511 | $1,486,891 | $1,011,091 | $880,550 | 14 | $915,050 | $1,484,541 | $959,335 |
| 2021 | $12,221,930 | $1,168,185 | $985,657 | $868,230 | 25 | — | $1,166,010 | $868,283 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Greenfield Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $954K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it originates and funds innovative programs advancing three goals: creating opportunities for young people through support for their health, well-being, education, and experiences; encouraging artwork, especially work that can improve collective understanding of social issues; and making governing institutions more ethical and effective.
Its 2025 grants include support for educational, youth, arts, and civic-related work. For example, grantee Fresh Artists describes its mission as empowering K–12 children as philanthropists and changemakers through art, advocating for public education, and bringing art supplies and programs to underfunded schools. The Hermitage Artist Retreat describes its mission as fostering influential art and artists, nurturing creativity, preserving a historic Florida site, protecting native ecology, and serving its community. Temple University describes its mission as providing access to higher education, research, and public service.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $848,000. Grants ranged from $12,000 to $410,000, with a median of $25,000.
The largest reported awards were $410,000 to Harvard University for support for its 2023–2024 program; $175,000 to Hermitage Artist Retreat for an award for artists; $99,000 to Temple University for Emergency Action Corps 2024–2025; and $80,000 to Upper Dublin Education Foundation for the 2025 Greenfield Youth Film Festival. Other grants included $25,000 to Fresh Artists for capacity-building support, $20,000 to Philly Unknown Project for general operating support, and $12,000 to ArtWell to increase access to therapeutic arts education.
The foundation’s website describes the Greenfield Prize at the Hermitage as supporting a new work of art in any discipline selected by the Hermitage Artist Retreat. It also describes the Greenfield Youth Film Festival as a partnership with Upper Dublin Education Foundation for young filmmakers in the metropolitan Philadelphia region.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Greenfield as president; William Epstein as vice president; Debra Feldman as treasurer; Samantha Clark as secretary; and Rachel Feldman, Emily Clark, Jill Greenfield Feldman, Andrew Clark, and Joan Greenfield as trustees.
The Greenfield Foundation Inc is led by Michael Greenfield, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Greenfield
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Andrew Clark
Trustee-P
Associate Trust-N → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Trustee-P, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Emily Clark
Trustee-P
Trustee - P → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → Trustee-P, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Jill Greenfield Feldman
Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer - P & Trustee - N, 2023
Treasurer - P & Trustee - N → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$26K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Joan Greenfield
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Rachel Feldman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Debra Feldman
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer - N, 2023
Treasurer - N → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Samantha Clark
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $0 (2025)
William Epstein
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ben Greenfield (2021–2023) — Trustee - P
- Former: Charles Davenport (2021–2023) — Trustee - P
- Former: Claudia Cleary (2021–2022) — Trustee-P
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Jill Greenfield Feldman (Trustee). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Greenfield Foundation Inc
How much does The Greenfield Foundation Inc give each year?
The Greenfield Foundation Inc gave $848K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $782K across 12 grants.
What is The Greenfield Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Greenfield Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $94,222, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Greenfield Foundation Inc give grants?
The Greenfield Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (28%) and Florida (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants).
Does The Greenfield Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of The Greenfield Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Greenfield Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Greenfield Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Harvard University ($410,000), Hermitage Artist Retreat Inc ($175,000) and Temple University ($99,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Greenfield Foundation Inc?
The Greenfield Foundation Inc reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $929K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $954K (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 Greenfield Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it originates and funds innovative programs advancing three goals: creating opportunities for young people through support for their health, well-being, education, and experiences; encouraging artwork, especially work that can improve collective understanding of social issues; and making governing institutions more ethical and effective. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Greenfield Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Greenfield Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Greenfield Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0301946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Greenfield Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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