The Earl & Shirley Greif Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Earl & Shirley Greif Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $305,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$305,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $300,000 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $342,500 | 11 | $6.1 million |
| 2023 | $300,000 | 12 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $305,000 | 12 | $0 |
How to apply
The Earl & Shirley Greif Foundation Trust 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 The Earl & Shirley Greif Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $220,000 |
| New York | 3 | $60,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holocaust Education Center of the D | Charity | $150,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Charity | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Charity | $25,000 |
| Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra | Charity | $15,000 |
| KCRW | Charity | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charity | $10,000 |
| City of Hope | Charity | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charity | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charity | $5,000 |
| Museum of Contempory Art MOCA | Charity | $5,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Charity | $5,000 |
| Hebrew University In Jerusalem | Charity | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark R Greif
Questions people ask
Does The Earl & Shirley Greif Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Earl & Shirley Greif Foundation Trust give?
$305,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Earl & Shirley Greif Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark R Greif (Trustee).
What does The Earl & Shirley Greif Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.