Green Fund
Preselected recipients only
Green Fund is a private foundation in Westminster, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $702,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$702,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$11.6 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $450,000 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 | $450,000 | 28 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $450,000 | 28 | $10.6 million |
| 2025 | $702,000 | 37 | $11.6 million |
How to apply
Green Fund 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 Green Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 15 | $285,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $135,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $70,000 |
| New York | 3 | $55,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Power Education Fund | General Support | $75,000 |
| Kinship | General Support | $75,000 |
| University Maryland College Park Fn | General Support | $65,000 |
| University Maryland Baltimore Fnd | General Support | $50,000 |
| Columbia University | General Support | $40,000 |
| Public Media Fund | General Support | $40,000 |
| Drylands Agroecology Research | General Support | $35,000 |
| Community Food Share | General Support | $30,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General Support | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Rocky Mtns | General Support | $25,000 |
| Center for Respon and Ethics Wash | General Support | $20,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $20,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | General Support | $20,000 |
| Colorado Plateau Foundation | General Support | $15,000 |
| Olney Theatre | General Support | $15,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $15,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $8,000 |
| Second State Press | General Support | $6,000 |
| Boulder Community Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| City Dance Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $5,000 |
| dZi Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| EarthShare | General Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $5,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund | General Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Maryland | General Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $5,000 |
| Urgent Action Fund | General Support | $5,000 |
| Weld County Foodbank | General Support | $5,000 |
| Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project | General Support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann C Wylie
- Kathryn Porter
- Maggie Fox
Questions people ask
Does Green Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Green Fund give?
$702,000 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Green Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann C Wylie (President), Kathryn Porter (Director) and Maggie Fox (Vice President).
What does Green Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.