William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management
WILLIAM G & SHAND LATHROP GREEN FAMILY is a private foundation based in Reston, Virginia. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management at a glance
In short: William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management gave $162K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $15K), top state Maryland. 91% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $161,847
- +1698.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- +175.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $14,713
- +553.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 91% first-time grantees (10 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (26% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive 450, Reston, VA 20191
Phone: (703) 437-9720
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ($42K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (26%), New York (25%), Massachusetts (19%), California (15%), and Pennsylvania (6%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management open to new grantees?
91%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 10 of 11 grantees (91%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 0% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $162K (2023). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Hagerstown, MD | General Support | $41,761 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center Inc Boston, MA | For Dr. Florence Brown Research | $30,000 |
| The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Adoptions from the Heart Wynnewood, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast Irvine, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Newport Bay Naturalists & Friends Newport Beach, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Nurse-Family Partnership Denver, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (First) Manchester, NH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Long Beach, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $48,362 | $170,823 | $161,847 | 11 | $163,039 | $46,281 | $4,386 |
| 2022 | $122,461 | $9,195 | $17,063 | $9,000 | 4 | $10,258 | $7,157 | $8,515 |
| 2021 | $130,329 | $11,005 | $7,944 | — | — | $1,048 | $9,086 | $9,218 |
| 2020 | $127,268 | $15,093 | $7,992 | — | — | — | $7,317 | $7,645 |
| 2019 | $120,192 | $7,356 | $21,066 | $13,000 | 11 | — | $5,315 | $7,598 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including medical research, family services, youth programs, science education, and conservation. For example, Adoptions From the Heart describes its mission as providing homes for children and services to adoptive families and birth parents; The Brigid Alliance describes its work as assisting people who must travel for family planning services; and the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy describes its mission as protecting and stewarding Catalina Island’s natural resources.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $161,847. Grant amounts ranged from $86 to $41,761, with a median grant of $10,000.
Largest grants included $41,761 to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research for general support; $30,000 to Joslin Diabetes Center for Dr. Florence Brown research; and $30,000 to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for general support. Other grants included $10,000 each to Adoptions From the Heart, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast, Newport Bay Naturalists & Friends, Nurse-Family Partnership, and The Brigid Alliance. The foundation also awarded $5,000 to FIRST and $5,000 to Santa Catalina Island Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists William Green as president and director, and Shand Green as treasurer and director.
William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management is led by William Green, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
William Green
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shand Green
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management
How much does William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management give each year?
William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management gave $162K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $9K across 4 grants.
What is William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management's typical grant size?
William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,713, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management that year got $13K on average.
Where does William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management give grants?
William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management's top state is Maryland, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Massachusetts (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management's largest grantees?
William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management's largest 2023 grantees include Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ($41,761), Joslin Diabetes Center Inc ($30,000) and The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including medical research, family services, youth programs, science education, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management's EIN?
William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2287614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does William G & Shand Lathrop Green Family Fdn C/O Sterling Foundation Management accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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