The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation
The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in West Islip, New York. It gave $67,000 in grants to 13 organizations in 2024; the listed grant purposes were all “social improvement.”
The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation gave $67K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,000
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,154
- +53.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,190,998
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (9 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (91% 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 Greenman Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 161 Wampum Lane, West Islip, NY 11795-5211
Phone: (631) 422-7367
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($11K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 4% to recipients in New Jersey, and 4% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 13 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 15% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). 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 $57K (2023) to $76K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Social Improvement | $11,000 |
| First Tee Metropolitan NY East Islip, NY | Social Improvement | $10,000 |
| Hospice Care Network Woodbury, NY | Social Improvement | $7,500 |
| Southshore University Hospital Bay Shore, NY | Social Improvement | $7,500 |
| The Morgan Center Brightwaters, NY | Social Improvement | $5,000 |
| The Neighborhood House West Sayville, NY | Social Improvement | $5,000 |
| Michael J Cleary Living Large Foundation Bay Shore, NY | Social Improvement | $5,000 |
| Ray Pfeifer Foundation Massapequa Park, NY | Social Improvement | $3,000 |
| Belmont Childcare Assoc Elmont, NY | Social Improvement | $3,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | Social Improvement | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,190,998 | $61,540 | $106,304 | $67,000 | 13 | $2,550 | $57,213 |
| 2023 | $1,133,803 | $44,777 | $71,119 | $57,125 | 17 | — | $53,722 |
| 2022 | $1,047,797 | $42,386 | $91,107 | $65,020 | 15 | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,320,552 | $95,123 | $105,675 | $76,200 | 19 | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,293,009 | $71,960 | $85,586 | $71,700 | 16 | $48,167 | $63,992 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K 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 supported organizations working in areas that include hospice care, health services, and affordable accommodations for people receiving medical treatment and their families. For example, Hospice Care Network describes its mission as providing care and comfort to people in the final stages of life and to those close to them. Northwell Health Foundation says it supports efforts including care for underserved and uninsured people, medical technology and research, and health facilities and programs. Molly’s House describes its work as providing affordable, supportive accommodations for patients and families during medical treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $67,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $11,000, with a median of $5,000.
Its largest 2024 grants included $11,000 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation; $10,000 to First Tee Metropolitan NY; $7,500 each to Hospice Care Network and Southshore University Hospital; and $5,000 each to The Morgan Center, The Neighborhood House, and Michael J Cleary Living Large Foundation. Other listed grants included $3,000 each to Ray Pfeifer Foundation, Belmont Childcare Association, Northwell Health Foundation, IEEE Foundation, and Molly’s House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Suzy Heilpern, Steven Greenman, Peter Greenman, and Joe Greenman as trustees.
The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suzy Heilpern
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $12K (2024)
Joe Greenman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Greenman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Greenman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Suzy Heilpern (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation gave $67K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57K across 17 grants.
What is The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,154, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bay Shore, NY (2 grants).
Does The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Improvement" (12 grants).
Who are The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($11,000), First Tee Metropolitan NY ($10,000) and Hospice Care Network ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation?
The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $62K.
What does The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas that include hospice care, health services, and affordable accommodations for people receiving medical treatment and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5926652. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Greenman Family Charitable Foundation 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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