The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc
The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. It made 17 grants totaling $398,000 in 2024, supporting organizations including schools, health and social-service organizations, arts organizations, and educational programs.
The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc gave $398K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Maryland. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $398,000
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,412
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,696,783
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (78% 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 Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact Kathy L. Shapiro. Requests for contributions are accepted only from recognized publicly supported charities; the filing gives preference to those located in the greater Baltimore area. It does not specify application forms or other materials.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that there are no deadlines and grants are given throughout the year.
- Deadline
- The filing states that there are no deadlines and grants are given throughout the year.
- Contact
Application contact: Kathy L Shapiro
Mailing address: 3219 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208
Phone: (410) 484-4040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Park School ($155K). Together the top 10 received $355K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 74 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 18% to Indiana, 3% to New York, and 2% to Pennsylvania. The filing states a preference for publicly supported charities located in the greater Baltimore area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $193K (2020) to $582K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $398K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Park School Baltimore, MD | Animal fund, civil rights trip fund, and tuition assistance | $155,000 |
| American Camping Foundation Inc Martinsville, IN | Camp Sky Lemar and Wigwam Campers | $70,000 |
| The Soul Center Pikesville, MD | General | $30,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, MD | General | $30,000 |
| The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General | $17,500 |
| Sheppard Pratt Baltimore, MD | General | $12,500 |
| Baltimore Clayworks Baltimore, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women Baltimore, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Collegebound Foundation Baltimore, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Gilman School Baltimore, MD | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,696,783 | $404,808 | $479,998 | $398,000 | 17 | $398,000 | $322,810 | $414,898 |
| 2023 | $8,752,979 | $267,153 | $529,068 | $461,500 | 19 | $461,500 | $191,370 | $387,641 |
| 2022 | $9,014,894 | $358,499 | $678,524 | $582,000 | 18 | $582,000 | $117,095 | $452,060 |
| 2021 | $9,385,723 | $2,278,178 | $600,554 | $464,500 | 15 | $466,500 | $2,190,789 | $416,577 |
| 2020 | $7,745,310 | $9,572,812 | $212,299 | $192,500 | 5 | — | $1,846,492 | $90,583 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $415K 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, CollegeBound Foundation describes its work as helping Baltimore City Schools students pursue and complete college or other post-secondary options through advising, financial guidance, scholarships, and other resources. Baltimore Clayworks describes itself as a ceramic arts center offering artistic, educational, and collaborative programs. The American Camping Foundation says it raises funds to support the American Camping Association and administers endowments for the association’s charitable purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $398,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $155,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $155,000 to The Park School for its animal fund, civil rights trip fund, and tuition assistance; $70,000 to the American Camping Foundation for Camp Sky Lemar and Wigwam Campers; and $30,000 each to The Soul Center and Johns Hopkins Medicine for general purposes. Other awards included $17,500 to the Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore and $12,500 to Sheppard Pratt, both for general purposes.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that requests are accepted only from recognized publicly supported charities, with preference given to those located in the greater Baltimore area.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathy L. Shapiro as president and Shale Stiller and Ruthie Kalvar as board members.
The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc is led by Kathy L. Shapiro, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathy L. Shapiro
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruthie Kalvar
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shale Stiller
Board Member
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 Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc
How much does The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc gave $398K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $462K across 19 grants.
What is The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,412, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (12 grants).
Does The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Park School ($155,000), American Camping Foundation Inc ($70,000) and The Soul Center ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc?
The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $398K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $415K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc?
The filing directs applicants to contact Kathy L. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kenneth L Greif Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3907411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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