The Greifeld Family Foundation
The Greifeld Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. Its stated primary purpose is to support organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) through contributions.
The Greifeld Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Greifeld Family Foundation gave $655K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $655,337
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,383
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,573,606
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (41% 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 Greifeld Family 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: Co Liam Roohan PO Box 15201, Albany, NY 12212-5201
Phone: (518) 640-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Greifeld Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was USA Track & Field Foundation Inc ($270K). Together the top 10 received $505K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 143 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Ohio (41%), New Jersey (21%), Florida (16%), New York (14%), and Utah (4%). The listed grants also included recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Greifeld Family Foundation gives
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $560K (2022) to $718K (2021). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $655K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USA Track & Field Foundation Inc Salem, OH | Unrestricted | $270,000 |
| New Jersey Seeds Inc Newark, NJ | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Mane Stream Inc Oldwick, NJ | Unrestricted | $40,050 |
| Breakthrough New York New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| City Living NY New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Inc Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Quit Trip'n South Jordan, UT | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Teak Fellowship Grant New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Inc Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,573,606 | $1,538,378 | $770,415 | $655,337 | 40 | $687,911 | $1,469,750 | $536,669 |
| 2024 | $7,805,643 | $1,164,798 | $740,512 | $648,500 | 38 | $650,883 | $1,089,522 | $513,293 |
| 2023 | $7,381,357 | $704,144 | $783,321 | $701,500 | 38 | $718,787 | $641,610 | $464,933 |
| 2022 | $7,460,534 | $2,337,995 | $636,783 | $560,000 | 26 | $560,000 | $208,560 | $368,474 |
| 2021 | $6,256,544 | $331,464 | $808,656 | $717,500 | 1 | $717,500 | $281,045 | $414,592 |
| 2020 | $6,733,481 | $589,661 | $803,865 | $716,000 | 1 | — | $544,533 | $372,737 |
| 2019 | $6,947,618 | $5,539,035 | $792,086 | $684,750 | 1 | — | $2,808,286 | $294,233 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Greifeld Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $537K for 2025 — 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 states that its primary purpose is to support organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3). Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, New Jersey SEEDS describes its work as preparing motivated, high-achieving, low-income students for admission to private schools and colleges. Mane Stream says it improves the quality of life for people with physical, developmental, emotional, and medical challenges through equine-assisted activities, therapy, and education. City Living NY says it supports youth aging out of foster care as they transition to adulthood.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $655,337. Grant amounts ranged from $787 to $270,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $270,000 to USA Track & Field Foundation Inc.; $50,000 to New Jersey SEEDS Inc.; and $40,050 to Mane Stream Inc. Each was listed as unrestricted. Other grants of $25,000 went to Breakthrough New York, City Living NY, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, Quit Trip’N, and The Teak Fellowship Grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Greifeld and Julia Greifeld as trustees.
The Greifeld Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Greifeld
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$25K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Julia Greifeld
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $23K, to Robert Greifeld (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Greifeld Family Foundation
How much does The Greifeld Family Foundation give each year?
The Greifeld Family Foundation gave $655K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $649K across 38 grants.
What is The Greifeld Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Greifeld Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,383, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Greifeld Family Foundation give grants?
The Greifeld Family Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (21%) and Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Jupiter, FL (3 grants) and Hobe Sound, FL (3 grants).
Does The Greifeld Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Greifeld Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Greifeld Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Greifeld Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include USA Track & Field Foundation Inc ($270,000), New Jersey Seeds Inc ($50,000) and Mane Stream Inc ($40,050), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Greifeld Family Foundation?
The Greifeld Family Foundation reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $688K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $537K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Greifeld Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3). Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Greifeld Family 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 ↑
What is The Greifeld Family Foundation's EIN?
The Greifeld Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2840791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Greifeld Family 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Greifeld Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Greifeld Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-greifeld-family-foundation-morg_d52476c310c74964a54834584f79b85e
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