Benjamin Benedict Greenfield Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Benjamin Benedict Greenfield Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tinley Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $123,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$123,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $125,960 the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 | $120,000 | 23 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $125,960 | 22 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $123,500 | 25 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Benjamin Benedict Greenfield Foundation Inc 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 Benjamin Benedict Greenfield Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 23 | $110,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $8,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| By the Hand Club for Kids | Support of the academic enrichment program in the engelwood neighborhood | $15,000 |
| Individual | Help feed the homeless | $10,000 |
| Safe Families for Children | Social services | $8,000 |
| The Boulevard | Help the homeless | $7,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Chicago | Coat drive | $7,000 |
| Roseland Christian Ministries | Holiday food program | $7,000 |
| Individual | $7,000 | |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries | Help urban impoverished youth | $7,000 |
| National Kidney Fdn | Sponsor children at summer camp. | $6,000 |
| Individual | Parents as teachers organization | $5,000 |
| Individual | Help the homeless | $5,000 |
| Skyart | Programs for at-risk youth | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support the arts | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| The People's Music School | Support the arts | $3,000 |
| Individual | $3,000 | |
| Individual | Social emotional learning curiclulum | $3,000 |
| Care for Real | Food pantry | $2,500 |
| Elim Christian Services | HOPE packs program | $2,500 |
| Individual | Support food pantry | $2,000 |
| Individual | Food distribution to immigrants | $2,000 |
| Individual | Food pantry | $2,000 |
| New Life Centers of Chicagoland | Food distribution to immigrants | $2,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Emergency relief | $1,000 |
| Individual | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tammy Groennedal
- Kathy Groenendal
- Christine Parker
- Sheldon Rachman
- Matthew Rachman
Questions people ask
Does Benjamin Benedict Greenfield Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Benjamin Benedict Greenfield Foundation Inc give?
$123,500 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Benjamin Benedict Greenfield Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Tammy Groennedal (Treasurer), Kathy Groenendal (Pres/BoardChair), Christine Parker (Secretary) and Sheldon Rachman (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Benjamin Benedict Greenfield Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.