The Greenbaum Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Greenbaum Foundation is a private foundation in West Hollywood, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.1 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$6.1 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$55.9 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.5 million the year before.
39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.5 million | 51 | $52.5 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 57 | $55.9 million |
How to apply
The Greenbaum 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Greenbaum Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to California. It also paid $65,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $2.0 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $902,022 |
| New York | 4 | $727,425 |
| Iowa | 1 | $350,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $250,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $78,380 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Karuna Foundation | General fund | $1.1 million |
| Humane America Animal Foundation | General fund | $543,000 |
| Free to Thrive-Thrive Philanthropy | General fund | $404,225 |
| American College of Lifestyle Med | General fund | $350,000 |
| The Humane League | General fund | $300,000 |
| Physicians Association for Nutrition | General fund | $218,200 |
| Friends of the Earth | General fund | $200,000 |
| Animal Charity Evaluators | General fund | $118,000 |
| Generation Awakening | General fund | $116,700 |
| Tostan | General fund | $100,000 |
| Freedom for All Inc | General fund | $100,000 |
| New Roots Institute | General fund | $100,000 |
| Compassion in World Farming | General fund | $100,000 |
| Animal Outlook | General fund | $100,000 |
| Seed | General fund | $100,000 |
| Janeunchained News Network | General fund | $100,000 |
| Greener by Default | General fund | $100,000 |
| Balanced | General fund | $100,000 |
| The Accountability Board Inc | General fund | $100,000 |
| Meridian Institute | General fund | $100,000 |
| Game Changers Foundation Inc | General fund | $100,000 |
| Stop Animal Exploitation Now | General fund | $100,000 |
| Physicians Committee for Resp Med | General fund | $100,000 |
| Preventive Medicine Research Institute | General fund | $100,000 |
| The Better Food Foundation | General fund | $80,000 |
| Animal Freedom Inc | General fund | $75,000 |
| La Conscience | General fund | $74,000 |
| Crisis Action | General fund | $50,000 |
| Rescue Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| US Right to Know | General fund | $50,000 |
| Rethink Your Food | General fund | $50,000 |
| Allied Scholars for Animal Protection | General fund | $50,000 |
| Africa College Fund | General fund | $50,000 |
| Global Food Partners | General fund | $50,000 |
| Animals United Movement | General fund | $50,000 |
| Animal Partisan | General fund | $50,000 |
| Food Empowerment Project | General fund | $50,000 |
| Proveg | General fund | $50,000 |
| Advancing Law for Animals | General fund | $50,000 |
| Our Honor | General fund | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James R Greenbaum Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Greenbaum Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Greenbaum Foundation give?
$6.1 million in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Greenbaum Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James R Greenbaum Jr (Trustee).
What does The Greenbaum Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and food and hunger.