The GreerSolien Fund
Preselected recipients only
The GreerSolien Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $251,500 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 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$251,500
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$800,750
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $245,500 the year before.
50% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $245,500 | 34 | $871,565 |
| 2024 | $251,500 | 30 | $800,750 |
How to apply
The GreerSolien 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 The GreerSolien Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 25 | $230,500 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Western Washington University and A | Endowment to create communications internship for the Salish sea institute | $150,000 |
| Friends of the Olga Store Building | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| Aapc Foundation | Lake/Divall fellowship scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Productions Inc | The Hearth support fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of the San Juans | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fuse Innovation Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Oceans Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Orcas Family Connections | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | SeaDoc Society fund | $5,000 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation Incorporated | Endowed Fred Harris congressional internship program scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Washington Conservation Action Education Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Town Hall Association | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Climate Solutions | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Hopelink | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Opal Community Land Trust | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Orcas Island Community Foundation | Community Cornerstone program | $2,500 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Backpack Brigade | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Healing Arts Center | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kruger Sailing Creative | Team Juvenile Delinquents, R2AK 2024 fund | $1,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | general operations of CERD Project | $1,000 |
| Orcas Island Community Foundation | LYFT fund | $1,000 |
| Orcas Island Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Queen Anne Helpline Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Saving Great Animals | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sightline Institute | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Classical 98 1 | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Orcas Animal Protection Society | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank Greer
- Stephanie Solien
Questions people ask
Does The GreerSolien Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The GreerSolien Fund give?
$251,500 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The GreerSolien Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Frank Greer (Dir, VP) and Stephanie Solien (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does The GreerSolien Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.