Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation
The Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2024 filing, it reported $270,000 in grants to 14 organizations, including museums, an international school, and a neighborhood project.
Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation at a glance
In short: Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation gave $270K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $270,000
- -43.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +600.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,286
- -92.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $8,233,161
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 450 E 63Rd Street Apt 11K, New York, NY 10065
Phone: (212) 772-7266
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of the Art Fund ($20K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 61 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in New York (44%), Pennsylvania (15%), Illinois (15%), Missouri (7%), and Michigan (7%). The listed 2024 grants also include the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 74% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2020) to $480K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Art Fund New York, NY | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Norris Square Neighborhood Project Philadelphia, PA | Contribution | $20,000 |
| United Nations International School New York, NY | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Kansas City, MO | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Storm King Art Center New Windsor, NY | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn, NY | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Herbert F Johnson Museum of Art Ithaca, NY | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Madison Square Park New York, NY | Contribution | $20,000 |
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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 | $8,233,161 | $258,814 | $442,696 | $270,000 | 14 | $362,336 | $188,743 | $490,263 |
| 2023 | $8,417,043 | $254,476 | $649,035 | $480,390 | 2 | $567,993 | $188,056 | $462,071 |
| 2022 | $8,811,602 | $301,307 | $589,762 | $425,000 | 6 | $431,541 | $233,952 | $473,403 |
| 2021 | $9,100,057 | $508,482 | $689,655 | $467,000 | 24 | $582,097 | $423,078 | $537,383 |
| 2020 | $9,281,230 | $272,556 | $264,347 | $200,000 | 15 | — | $116,328 | $477,115 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $490K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included cultural organizations, an educational institution, and a community organization. For example, Norris Square Neighborhood Project describes its mission as uniting and inspiring youth and families through community strengths, cultural wisdom, creative energies, and environmental spaces. Storm King Art Center says it focuses on modern and contemporary art, especially large-scale sculpture in a landscape setting. The United Nations International School describes its mission as providing an inclusive, diverse learning environment with rigorous international programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $270,000 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $20,000, with a median of $20,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $20,000 each to American Friends of the Art Fund, Norris Square Neighborhood Project, United Nations International School, Storm King Art Center, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Detroit Institute of Arts, Brooklyn Museum, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Madison Square Park, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Art Institute of Chicago, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The grantee descriptions identify, respectively, charitable and educational contributions; community-based work with youth and families; international education; and modern and contemporary art. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own purposes, not stated foundation priorities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Raymond Greeve as board president.
Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation is led by Raymond Greeve, Board President on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond Greeve
Board President
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$80K (2023) → $83K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ursula A. Von Rydingsvard (2020–2022) — Board President
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $83K, to Raymond Greeve (Board President).
Frequently asked questions about Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation
How much does Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation give each year?
Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation gave $270K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $480K across 2 grants.
What is Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation's typical grant size?
Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,286, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation give grants?
Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (15%) and Illinois (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (14 grants).
Who are Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation's largest grantees?
Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of the Art Fund ($20,000), Norris Square Neighborhood Project ($20,000) and United Nations International School ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation?
Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $362K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $490K (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 Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included cultural organizations, an educational institution, and a community organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation's EIN?
Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3915986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Von Rydingsvard and Greengard 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/von-rydingsvard-and-greengard-foundation-morg_507a1ed2f740469e94d0505ccacdbc48
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