The Greenwall Foundation
The Greenwall Foundation is a nationally recognized private foundation established in 1949 by Frank and Anna Greenwall in memory of their daughter, Susan. Based in Washington, DC, the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization with a focused mission on bioethics. The Foundation operates with a small staff of four employees and maintains a strategic approach to expanding bioethics knowledge across health care, policy, and research sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$114.0M
+6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
+7.2% YoY
Grant Count
66
+57.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
-31.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Greenwall Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To expand bioethics knowledge to improve clinical, biomedical, and public health decision-making, policy, and practice.
The Foundation seeks to make bioethics integral to decisions in health care, policy, and research. Its primary funding areas include bioethics research that addresses pressing ethical issues at the intersection of ethics and the life sciences, with emphasis on research that has real-world, practical impact.
Grantmaking
The Foundation awards approximately $3-4 million annually through its primary grant programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United States. Applicants must be affiliated with U.S. tax-exempt institutions. Recent grantees have been affiliated with institutions in Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: Approximately $100 million (as of 2024: $114,032,741)
Annual Giving: $3-4 million
2024 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $4,841,568
- Expenses: $6,193,104
- Net Assets: $110,230,755
- Total Liabilities: $3.8 million
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since December 1950; EIN 13-6082277
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $114,032,741 | $106,982,413 | $96,700,195 |
| Revenue | $4,841,568 | $2,192,706 | $-385,373 |
| Expenses | $6,193,104 | $5,412,648 | $5,662,508 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,518,567 | $5,139,853 | $5,130,785 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,368,550 | $1,853,769 | $1,433,943 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,437,710 | $4,946,370 | $5,036,114 |
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
227 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Greenwall Foundation
Bernard Lo, MD Award in Bioethics Grant
THE GREENWALL FOUNDATION
Amount
US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Bridging Bioethics Research & Policymaking Grants
THE GREENWALL FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program Grant
THE GREENWALL FOUNDATION
Amount
More than US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New Venture Fund ($150,000), Stanford University ($81,322), Duke University ($74,053).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE HOUSTON, TX | ADVANCING MATERNAL HEALTH EQUITY AMONG BLACK WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES: CONSIDERATIONS FOR BIOETHICISTS | $44,839 |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE HOUSTON, TX | ADVANCING MATERNAL HEALTH EQUITY AMONG BLACK WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES: CONSIDERATIONS FOR BIOETHICISTS | $46,014 |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE HOUSTON, TX | PHILOSOPHICAL BIOETHICS SEMINAR SERIES | $73,047 |
| BOSTON COLLEGE CHESTNUT HIL, MA | MORAL DISTRESS AMONG OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS IN THE POST-ROE ERA | $58,727 |
| BOSTON COLLEGE CHESTNUT HIL, MA | MORAL DISTRESS AMONG OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS IN THE POST-ROE ERA | $58,727 |
| BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER BOSTON, MA | AN ETHICS-INFORMED POLICY FOR URINE DRUG TESTING IN PREGNANCY: IMPACT ON PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS | $63,794 |
| BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER BOSTON, MA | AN ETHICS-INFORMED POLICY FOR URINE DRUG TESTING IN PREGNANCY: IMPACT ON PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS | $55,997 |
| BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER BOSTON, MA | AN ETHICS-INFORMED POLICY FOR URINE DRUG TESTING IN PREGNANCY: IMPACT ON PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS | $55,997 |
| BOSTON UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MA | IMPROVING LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY DESIGN THROUGH BIOETHICAL PEER REVIEW | $48,902 |
| BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY WALTHAM, MA | TRUSTING BLACK WOMEN: EXPLORING IDENTITY, DECISION-MAKING, AND HISTORY | $43,274 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Misti Ault Anderson: Program Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN ALPERS JD | DIRECTOR/CHAIR | 1 | $12,000 |
| PHYLLIS D MEADOWS PHD MSN RN | DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR | 1 | $8,000 |
| JOEL W MOTLEY JD | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 1 | $8,000 |
| PETER GOODWIN MBA | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 1 | $12,000 |
| CHRISTINE K CASSEL MD | DIRECTOR THROUGH MAY 2024 | 1 | $4,000 |
| GEORGE L BUNTING JR | DIRECTOR THROUGH MAY 2024 | 1 | — |
| JASON KARLAWISH MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $12,000 |
| AMY L MCGUIRE JD PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $12,000 |
| RICHARD L SALZER JR MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $8,000 |
| JAMES A TULSKY MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $8,000 |
| KEITH WAILOO PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $8,000 |
| ROSE MARIE MARTINEZ SCD | DIRECTOR AS OF MAY 2024 | 1 | $4,000 |
| TIMOTHY M WESTMORELAND JD | DIRECTOR AS OF NOVEMBER 2024 | 1 | — |
| DAVID SCHOFIELD | DIRECTOR AS OF NOVEMBER 2024 | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE GROMAN JD | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $375,100 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, the Foundation celebrated its 75th anniversary with a capstone event featuring Theater of War Productions' dramatic readings of "A REFUTATION," a series exploring conflicting historical accounts of Philadelphia's 1793 yellow fever epidemic. The performances, staged in Washington, DC and Philadelphia, explored themes of misinformation and racial inequities in health care, drawing from the Foundation's past commitment to arts funding while bringing bioethics to new audiences.
The Foundation released its inaugural Annual Report in 2025, highlighting grants, grantees, and special events from 2024.
In spring 2025, three new Scholars were added to the Faculty Scholars Program: Doni Bloomfield, JD; Katherine Peeler, MD; and Anna Wexler, PhD.
The Foundation maintains active request for proposals cycles for its Making a Difference Grants program, with Spring 2026 cycle closed and Fall 2026 cycle to be announced in late spring.
Making a Difference Request for Proposals - Spring 2026Contact Information
Address: 650 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 60, Washington, DC 20001-3796
Website: greenwall.org
Social Media:
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-greenwall-foundation
- YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCXPRWMounR7ng12PyGcrsvQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Greenwall Foundation fund?
**Mission:** To expand bioethics knowledge to improve clinical, biomedical, and public health decision-making, policy, and practice. The Foundation seeks to make bioethics integral to decisions in health care, policy, and research. Its primary funding areas include bioethics research that addresses pressing ethical issues at the intersection of ethics and the life sciences, with emphasis on research that has real-world, practical impact.
How do I apply for a grant from The Greenwall Foundation?
The Foundation awards approximately $3-4 million annually through its primary grant programs: • **Type:** Career development award for junior faculty • **Award Structure:** Approximately 50% salary support for three years, plus $5,000 annual project funding • **Selection:** Approximately three Scholars selected annually • **Focus:** Innovative bioethics research that goes beyond current work to help resolve pressing ethical issues in clinical, biomedical, and public health decision-making • **C…
Where does The Greenwall Foundation make grants?
United States. Applicants must be affiliated with U.S. tax-exempt institutions. Recent grantees have been affiliated with institutions in Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York.
What size grants does The Greenwall Foundation award?
In 2024, The Greenwall Foundation awarded 66 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Greenwall Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Greenwall Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Greenwall Foundation's EIN?
The Greenwall Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6082277. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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