Massen Greene Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Massen Greene Foundation is a private foundation in Laguna Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $745,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $140,000. 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$745,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
11% 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 | $927,000 | 11 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 10 | $11.5 million |
| 2025 | $745,000 | 9 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
Massen Greene 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 Massen Greene Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $745,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Nature Center | Contribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose. | $140,000 |
| Laguna Canyon Foundation | Contribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose. | $130,000 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | Contribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose. | $115,000 |
| Algalita Marine Research & Education | Contribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose. | $105,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach | Contribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose. | $75,000 |
| Get Inspired | Contribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| The Ecology Center | Contribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Project 3R | Contribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden DBA California Botanic Garden | Contribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose. | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth O Solomon
- Larry D Vince
- Kajsa James
Questions people ask
Does Massen Greene Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Massen Greene Foundation give?
$745,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Massen Greene Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth O Solomon (Director & President), Larry D Vince (Director & C.f.o.) and Kajsa James (Director & Secretary).
What does Massen Greene Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.