The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Ashland, OR EIN: 52-1736505
EducationHealthCommunity and economic development

The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Ashland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $3K.

Key facts about The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc

In short: The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc gave $3K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $400.375), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
52-1736505
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$3,203
Grants made (2024)
8
Average grant
$400
Median grant
$400
Primary geography
Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$3K

-46.6% YoY

Grant Count

8

-11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$400.375

-39.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $806 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.

States

Cities

MedfordAshland

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$4K$6K9 grants2020 9 grants2021 9 grants2022 9 grants2023 8 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $6K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $3K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Access Inc: $403Access Inc$403Ashland Schools Foundation: $400Ashland Schools Foundation$400Community Works: $400Community Works$400Help Now Advocacy Center: $400Help Now Advocacy Center$400La Clinica Del Valle: $400La Clinica Del Valle$400Rogue Community Health: $400Rogue Community Health$400Southern Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing: $400Southern Oregon Lions Sight &Hearing$400The Arc of Jackson County: $400The Arc of Jackson County$400

The largest 2024 recipient was Access Inc ($403). Together the top 8 received $3K.

Grant Size Distribution

44 grants across all recorded years

44<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Access Inc Medford, ORProvides food, warmth, and shelter to promote stability for vulnerable populations such as low-income individuals, families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities in Jackson county, extending vital services and resources that support stability.$403
Ashland Schools Foundation Ashland, ORSupports quality education for all students in ashland public schools through fundraising.$400
Community Works Medford, ORBrings hope, support, and empowerment to those impacted by violence such as domestic and sexual violence, offering services such as crisis support, safe housing, and community-based help, also providing services to victims of stalking and trafficking.$400
Help Now Advocacy Center Medford, ORA non-profit organization with the mission of providing advice, support, and skilled negotiation for individuals and families in crisis at no charge so as to not compound the crises the indigent clients are already facing.$400
La Clinica Del Valle Medford, ORProvides affordable healthcare to all in the community regardless of income or insurance status, offering services on a sliding scale for low-income and uninsured individuals.$400
Rogue Community Health Medford, ORCreate health and wellness, especially for the uninsured and underinsured, in partnership with the community, providing accessible, affordable, and comprehensive health services, including preventative care, education, and promotion of healthy lifestyles.$400
Southern Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Medford, ORProviding to southern Oregon residents services that foster sight and hearing such as financial assistance for eye exams, eyeglasses, and hearing aids, recycling donated eyeglasses and hearing aids, with a section dedicated to positive youth development.$400
The Arc of Jackson County Medford, ORPromoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community by advocating for their needs, providing direct support services.$400

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10K$20K$30K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets—$24,550$49,960
Revenue$2,686$-860$3,317
Expenses$27,139$24,551$18,996
Qualifying Distributions$18,163$17,594$13,897
Distributable Amount$806$1,939$2,980

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 5, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc is led by Elizabeth P. Sherbow, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Elizabeth P. Sherbow

    President

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $18K (2020) → $16K (2024)

  • Eric S. Hochman

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    $1K (2024)

  • Mark A. Sherbow

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 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

Elizabeth P Sherbow — President: $16KElizabeth P SherbowPresident$16KEric S Hochman — Secretary: $1KEric S HochmanSecretary$1K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $16K, to Elizabeth P Sherbow (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc

How much does The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc give each year?

The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc gave $3K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 9 grants.

What is The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $400, and its average grant was $400, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc give grants?

The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Medford, OR (7 grants).

Does The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Access Inc ($403), Ashland Schools Foundation ($400) and Community Works ($400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

What is The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc?

The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Ashland, OR.

How much is The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $806 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc's EIN?

The H Charles Greene Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1736505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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