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The Greenelight Foundation

Preselected recipients only Burbank, California · EIN 331015211

The Greenelight Foundation is a private foundation in Burbank, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $45,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $21,000 the year before.

60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$21,0003$596,004
2024$45,0005$670,330

How to apply

The Greenelight 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 Greenelight Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$35,000
New Jersey1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission
North Hills, CA
To aid in charitable activities$15,000
Kodawest Camp
Burbank, CA
To aid in charitable activities$10,000
Jensen Schmidt Tennis Academy
Sewell, NJ
To aid in charitable activities$10,000
Variety Boys and Girls Club
Los Angeles, CA
To aid in charitable activities$5,000
Mag Foundation
San Diego, CA
To aid in charitable activities$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Greenelight Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Greenelight Foundation give?

$45,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Greenelight Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists William J Greene (Director).

What does The Greenelight Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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