The Green Fern Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Green Fern Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.3 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5.3 million and the largest $5.3 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$5.3 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$5.3 million
- Largest grant$5.3 million
- Assets$126 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.6 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.6 million | 1 | $123 million |
| 2024 | $5.3 million | 1 | $126 million |
How to apply
The Green Fern 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $5.3 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | General operations | $5.3 million |
Officers and trustees
- Sonny Miller
Questions people ask
Does The Green Fern Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Green Fern Foundation give?
$5.3 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5.3 million.
Who runs The Green Fern Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sonny Miller (Pres/Treas/Secretary/Director).