Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $28.8 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $10.0 million. 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$28.8 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$10.0 million
- Assets$258 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $57.1 million the year before.
18% 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 | $17.4 million | 32 | $283 million |
| 2024 | $57.1 million | 49 | $258 million |
| 2025 | $28.8 million | 38 | $258 million |
How to apply
Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester 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 Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 4 | $11.0 million |
| New York | 12 | $9.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Puerto Rico | 9 | $2.0 million |
| California | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $850,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $810,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $300,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $185,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University Temple Wing | Charitable | $10.0 million |
| Facing History and Ourselves | Charitable | $2.5 million |
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc | Charitable | $2.3 million |
| Weill Cornell - Neuroimmunology | Charitable | $2.0 million |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | Charitable | $1.3 million |
| Loyola Marymount University Endowment | Charitable | $1.2 million |
| Institute of International Education | Charitable | $1.0 million |
| The Posse Foundation | Charitable | $1.0 million |
| Warrior Scholar Project | Charitable | $700,000 |
| Yale Cozza Field | Charitable | $600,000 |
| Erase PTSD Now | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Lawyers for Children Inc | Charitable | $500,000 |
| The Jane Stern Dorado Community Library Inc | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Visible Hands | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Spark Wave LLC | Charitable | $380,000 |
| American Transparency | Charitable | $350,000 |
| Codeorg | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Instituto Nueva Escuela | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Yale Football | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Kinesis Foundation | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy Foundation | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Center for A New Economy | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Hellen Keller International | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Dorado Cares Inc | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Ursuline Academy of Cincinnati | Charitable | $185,000 |
| Hogar Mis Premiros Pasos | Charitable | $175,000 |
| Crece(center for Research on Equity & Collaborative Evaluation) | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Active Minds | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Squash Haven | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Jackie Robinson Foundation | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Hogar Cuna de San Cristobal Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| New Umbrella Inc | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Seeing Eye Inc | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Puerto Rico Icon Institute | Charitable | $30,015 |
| Cato Institute | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Manhattan Insitute | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Glenn H Greenberg
- Linda J Vester
- Spencer Greenberg
- Gregory Greenberg
Questions people ask
Does Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester Foundation Inc give?
$28.8 million in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Glenn H Greenberg (Secy/Treas/Dir), Linda J Vester (Pres/Dir), Spencer Greenberg (Dir) and Gregory Greenberg (Dir).
What does Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.