The GreerSolien Fund
The GreerSolien Fund is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it made 30 grants totaling $251,500, including support for organizations working on marine conservation, community spaces, and education-related programs.
The GreerSolien Fund at a glance
In short: The GreerSolien Fund gave $252K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Washington. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $251,500
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,383
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $810,934
- -8.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (9 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (92% 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 GreerSolien Fund
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The GreerSolien Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for Western Washington University and a ($150K). Together the top 10 received $217K.
Grant Size Distribution
215 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 215 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington. New York, Virginia, California, and New Mexico each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The GreerSolien Fund open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 28 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $155K (2020) to $396K (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $252K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Western Washington University and a Bellingham, WA | Endowment to create communications internship for the Salish sea institute | $150,000 |
| Friends of the Olga Store Building Olga, WA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| L Collins Tacoma, WA | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| Aapc Foundation McLean, VA | Lake/Divall fellowship scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Productions Inc Hartsdale, NY | The Hearth support fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of the San Juans Friday Harbor, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fuse Innovation Fund Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Oceans Initiative Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Orcas Family Connections Eastsound, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Uc Davis Foundation Davis, CA | SeaDoc Society fund | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $810,934 | $225,036 | $263,114 | $251,500 | 30 | $237,414 | $209,417 | $21,764 |
| 2023 | $885,417 | $224,644 | $260,629 | $245,500 | 34 | $256,200 | $211,606 | $23,592 |
| 2022 | $921,402 | $209,177 | $409,389 | $396,000 | 46 | $405,789 | $158,364 | $24,754 |
| 2021 | $1,121,614 | $473,887 | $364,062 | $355,000 | 51 | $460,857 | $452,791 | $28,235 |
| 2020 | $1,011,789 | $184,837 | $164,180 | $154,500 | 54 | — | $195,996 | $32,081 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The GreerSolien Fund reported a distributable amount of $22K 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
The foundation’s mission is not stated. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several areas. For example, Friends of the San Juans says it works to protect and restore the San Juan Islands and Salish Sea for people and nature; Oceans Initiative describes its work as using science to protect marine life and ecosystems; and Friends of the Olga Store Building says it preserves a historic building that houses the local post office, grocery, and community space.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in areas including civic engagement, climate solutions, affordable housing, and university support. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission or list of focus areas for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 30 grants totaling $251,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $150,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest grant was $150,000 to the Foundation for Western Washington University and A for an endowment to create a communications internship for the Salish Sea Institute. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Friends of the Olga Store Building for general and unrestricted purposes, and $6,500 to L Collins for hardship assistance.
Additional 2024 grants included $5,000 each to Friends of the San Juans, Fuse Innovation Fund, Oceans Initiative, and the University of New Mexico Foundation Incorporated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank Greer as Director and Vice President, and Stephanie Solien as President, Director, and Secretary.
The GreerSolien Fund is led by Stephanie Solien, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Solien
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Greer
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The GreerSolien Fund
How much does The GreerSolien Fund give each year?
The GreerSolien Fund gave $252K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $246K across 34 grants.
What is The GreerSolien Fund's typical grant size?
The GreerSolien Fund's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,383, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The GreerSolien Fund that year got $19K on average.
Where does The GreerSolien Fund give grants?
The GreerSolien Fund gives mostly in Washington: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (9 grants), Eastsound, WA (8 grants) and Friday Harbor, WA (3 grants).
Does The GreerSolien Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of The GreerSolien Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The GreerSolien Fund's largest grantees?
The GreerSolien Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Foundation for Western Washington University and a ($150,000), Friends of the Olga Store Building ($25,000) and L Collins ($6,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The GreerSolien Fund?
The GreerSolien Fund reported $811K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $237K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The GreerSolien Fund fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The GreerSolien Fund?
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 ↑
What is The GreerSolien Fund's EIN?
The GreerSolien Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3143566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The GreerSolien Fund 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.
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