The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable
The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its website says the foundation is guided by Tom’s charitable goals and local community needs, and describes its work as advancing childhood disease research and care, music, and education.
The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable at a glance
In short: The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable gave $96K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Georgia. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,339
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,014
- +18.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,091
- Total assets
- $612,538
- -5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (11 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (42% 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 Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 512 Ne 10Th Ave, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 652-7900
Website: https://www.tegfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holy Innocents ($16K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 102 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it serves Atlanta, Denver, and Fort Lauderdale. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (42%), Pennsylvania (18%), Florida (16%), Colorado (16%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 24 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $991; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $6K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% of 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 $64K (2021) to $96K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Innocents Atlanta, GA | Education | $16,260 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of GA Atlanta, GA | Medical | $15,469 |
| Alexs Lemonade Stand Bala Cynwyd, PA | Community Services | $10,670 |
| Broward Peforming Arts Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | Education | $10,000 |
| The Greenway Foundation Denver, CO | Community Service | $10,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Medical | $7,130 |
| Hies PA Camp Hill, PA | Medical | $6,352 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Medical | $5,250 |
| Cox Science Center and Aquarium West Palm Beach, FL | Community Service | $5,000 |
| Vail Jazz Minturn, CO | Education | $2,447 |
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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 | $612,538 | $102,375 | $139,856 | $96,339 | 24 | $96,339 | $84,744 | $69,673 |
| 2023 | $650,019 | $69,824 | $123,174 | $67,979 | 20 | $67,979 | $35,060 | $62,251 |
| 2022 | $708,535 | $79,940 | $108,032 | $68,552 | 21 | $68,552 | $63,536 | $63,738 |
| 2021 | $736,627 | $-19,105 | $98,398 | $63,866 | 18 | $63,866 | $6,068 | $73,203 |
| 2020 | $853,624 | $13,263 | $100,103 | $74,674 | 19 | — | $7,432 | $62,211 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable reported a distributable amount of $70K 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 website describes three interconnected causes: supporting research and care for pediatric cancer; using music for therapy, education, and enjoyment; and expanding children’s access to learning while supporting teachers’ ongoing education.
Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, medical care, and community services. The Greenway Foundation, which received $10,000, says its mission is to enhance and protect Denver’s waterways through equitable community engagement, education, and stewardship. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, which received $7,130, describes its mission as making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Cox Science Center and Aquarium, which received $5,000, says it seeks to inspire, engage, and educate guests through science.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $96,339 through 24 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $16,260, with a median grant of $1,091.
Among its largest reported 2024 grants were $16,260 to Holy Innocents in Atlanta for education; $15,469 to the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia in Atlanta for medical purposes; $10,670 to Alex’s Lemonade Stand in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, for community services; and $10,000 each to Broward Performing Arts Foundation in Fort Lauderdale for education and The Greenway Foundation in Denver for community service. Other notable grants included $7,130 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for medical purposes and $5,250 to the Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago for medical purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Malinda G Hlavenka, Caroline Greenbaum, and Steven Greenbaum as directors. The foundation’s website identifies Steven Greenbaum as president and Malinda Hlavenka as vice president. It identifies Caroline Crawford as secretary.
The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caroline Greenbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Malinda G. Hlavenka
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Greenbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
2 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable
How much does The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable give each year?
The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable gave $96K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $68K across 20 grants.
What is The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable's typical grant size?
The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $1,091, and its average grant was $4,014, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable that year got $991 on average.
Where does The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable give grants?
The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable's top state is Georgia, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (18%) and Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (5 grants).
Does The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical" (9 grants), "Community Service" (8 grants) and "Education" (6 grants).
Who are The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable's largest grantees?
The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Holy Innocents ($16,260), Epilepsy Foundation of GA ($15,469) and Alexs Lemonade Stand ($10,670), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable?
The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable reported $613K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable fund?
The foundation’s website describes three interconnected causes: supporting research and care for pediatric cancer; using music for therapy, education, and enjoyment; and expanding children’s access to learning while supporting teachers’ ongoing education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable?
The foundation states that it 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 Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable's EIN?
The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2359585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Thomas Edwin Greenbaum Charitable 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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