Greenside Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Greenside Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $77,395 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$77,395
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2025 was up from $76,100 the year before.
2% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $83,145 | 49 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $76,100 | 47 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $77,395 | 43 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Greenside Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Greenside Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 36 | $69,395 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $4,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | General operations | $15,000 |
| Camp del Corazon | General operations | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Independent Living Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| Kqed | General operations | $4,000 |
| The Bishop's School | General operations | $3,000 |
| Dartmouth College Fund | General operations | $2,500 |
| Scu Beach Volleyball | General operations | $2,500 |
| Naval Post Graduate School Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| The Zlac Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| Baja Animal Sanctuary | General operations | $1,000 |
| CHP 11-99 Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth College Friends Basketball | General operations | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth College Women's Golf | General operation | $1,000 |
| Del Monte Forest Conservancy | General operations | $1,000 |
| First Tee of Silicon Valley | General operations | $1,000 |
| Lucious Bateman Foundation | General operation | $1,000 |
| Lvjusd - Smith Education Fund | General operations | $1,000 |
| Montalvo Arts Center | General operations | $1,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | General operations | $1,000 |
| Ncga Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Ncga Youth of Course | General operations | $1,000 |
| North Coast Repertory Theater | General operations | $1,000 |
| Pebble Beach Company Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Primera Baptist Church | General operations | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Public Golf Alliance | General operations | $1,000 |
| San Jose Museum of Art | General operations | $1,000 |
| San Jose Opera | General operations | $1,000 |
| San Jose State University Men's Golf | General operations | $1,000 |
| San Jose State University Women's Golf | General operations | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General operations | $1,000 |
| SPCA of Monterey County | General operations | $1,000 |
| Stanford Men's Golf | General operations | $1,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El | General operations | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Golf Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Child's Primary School | General operations | $1,000 |
| University of San Diego | General operations | $1,000 |
| Wellesley College | General operations | $1,000 |
| Chaminade High School | General operations | $500 |
| First Tee of Tri-Valley | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary S Vandeweghe
- Barbara M Vandeweghe
- Tiffany A Vandeweghe Cleary
- Tracy A Vandeweghe Balsdon
Questions people ask
Does Greenside Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Greenside Foundation give?
$77,395 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Greenside Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary S Vandeweghe (Trustee), Barbara M Vandeweghe (Trustee), Tiffany A Vandeweghe Cleary (Trustee) and Tracy A Vandeweghe Balsdon (Trustee).
What does Greenside Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.