The Richard William Greenberg
The Richard William Greenberg is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Carmel, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $413K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $26K.
The Richard William Greenberg at a glance
In short: The Richard William Greenberg gave $19K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,772
- +56.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,682
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,681
- Total assets
- $413,277
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Richard William Greenberg funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Meearth ($3K). Together the top 7 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Richard William Greenberg gives
- Giving grew 275% from 2021 to 2024. 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
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $25K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meearth Carmel, CA | Educating and Inspiring Environmental Leaders | $2,686 |
| Gateway Center of Monterey County Pacific Grove, CA | Support for health and safety of individuals in need. | $2,681 |
| Harmony at Home Carmel, CA | To end the cycles of violence and abuse by empowering children and young adults with the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead healthy and productive lives. | $2,681 |
| Gathering for Women - Monterey 47-4275163 Monterey, CA | Provide homeless women supportive resources and a caring community | $2,681 |
| Everyone's Harvest 48-1290990 Monterey, CA | Provide access to healthy affordable fruits & vegetables through community food programs | $2,681 |
| The Wahine Project 45-1154140 Pacific Grove, CA | Allow diversity of youth access to ocean sports and ocean safety | $2,681 |
| Interim Inc 51-0159122 Monterey, CA | Provide services and affordable housing supporting members of the community with mental illness in building productive and satisfying lives | $2,681 |
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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 | $413,277 | $25,898 | $20,178 | $18,772 | 7 | $18,895 | $25,543 | $19,746 |
| 2023 | $407,557 | $24,919 | $16,156 | $12,000 | 4 | $12,330 | $22,690 | $19,201 |
| 2022 | $398,794 | $19,700 | $28,871 | $25,000 | 5 | $25,000 | $19,700 | $19,494 |
| 2021 | $412,965 | $30,012 | $7,672 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $30,012 | $18,506 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard William Greenberg reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Richard William Greenberg is led by Marilyn Greenberg, Founder & Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marilyn Greenberg
Founder & Executive Director
Executive Director → Founder & Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Vendela
Vice President & Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristan Roth
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Burks
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Jenkins
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Stanley
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Janae Valdez (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Denise De Leon (2022) — President
- Former: Sueellen Wiseman (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Richard William Greenberg
How much does The Richard William Greenberg give each year?
The Richard William Greenberg gave $19K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 4 grants.
What is The Richard William Greenberg's typical grant size?
The Richard William Greenberg's median grant in 2024 was $2,681, and its average grant was $2,682, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Richard William Greenberg give grants?
The Richard William Greenberg gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Monterey, CA (3 grants), Carmel, CA (2 grants) and Pacific Grove, CA (2 grants).
Does The Richard William Greenberg give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Richard William Greenberg's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Richard William Greenberg's largest grantees?
The Richard William Greenberg's largest 2024 grantees include Meearth ($2,686), Gateway Center of Monterey County ($2,681) and Harmony at Home ($2,681), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Richard William Greenberg?
The Richard William Greenberg reported $413K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (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 is The Richard William Greenberg?
The Richard William Greenberg is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Carmel, CA. It holds $413K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Richard William Greenberg's EIN?
The Richard William Greenberg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1739005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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