Richard and Peggy Greenfield Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard and Peggy Greenfield Foundation is a private foundation in Corte Madera, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $397,828 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $65,000. 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$397,828
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $251,157 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $91,069 | 27 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $251,157 | 39 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $397,828 | 40 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Richard and Peggy Greenfield 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 Richard and Peggy Greenfield Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York. It also paid $51,523 in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $159,595 |
| Maryland | 7 | $97,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $12,050 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,100 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,690 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henry St Settlement | To further the charitable purpose | $65,000 |
| Aj Muste Memorial Institute | To further the charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Bellingcat Fund Inc | To further the charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Jungto Society | To further the charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| University of Auckland Foundation Lecture | To further the charitable purpose | $27,188 |
| Planned Parenthood | To further the charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| NYU Langone Health | To further the charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| One Mission Cambridge | To further the charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra | To further the charitable purpose | $12,021 |
| Fund for Public Schools Inc | To further the charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Neck District Volunteer Fire Department | To further the charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | To further the charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Auckland Art Gallery Foundation | To further the charitable purpose | $7,579 |
| Mid-Shore Community Foundation | To further the charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Democracy Now | To further the charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Umces (Horn PT Laboratory) | To further the charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Intercept | To further the charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Te Uru Contemporary | To further the charitable purpose | $2,958 |
| Dorchester Center for the Arts | To further the charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| New Museum | To further the charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| YMCA of the Chesapeake | To further the charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| People for Ethical Treatment of Animals | To further the charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | To further the charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Feed the Hungry San Miguel | To further the charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Animals | To further the charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Guggenheim Foundation | To further the charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | To further the charitable purpose | $995 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | To further the charitable purpose | $900 |
| Ocean Conservancy | To further the charitable purpose | $900 |
| Humane Society of the US | To further the charitable purpose | $800 |
| Farm Sanctuary | To further the charitable purpose | $795 |
| Maple Farm Sanctuary | To further the charitable purpose | $790 |
| Auckland City Mission | To further the charitable purpose | $604 |
| Auckland Theater | To further the charitable purpose | $604 |
| Rainforest Trust | To further the charitable purpose | $600 |
| Waiheke Art Gallery | To further the charitable purpose | $569 |
| Cause 4 Paws Inc | To further the charitable purpose | $375 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine | To further the charitable purpose | $350 |
| Museum of Art & Design | To further the charitable purpose | $200 |
| Park Avenue Armory | To further the charitable purpose | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard D Greenfield
- Marguerite G Greenfield
- Adam Greenfield
- Katherine F Petty
Questions people ask
Does Richard and Peggy Greenfield Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard and Peggy Greenfield Foundation give?
$397,828 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Richard and Peggy Greenfield Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard D Greenfield (President), Marguerite G Greenfield (Treasurer), Adam Greenfield (Director) and Katherine F Petty (Director).
What does Richard and Peggy Greenfield Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and arts and culture.