Jerome L Greene Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jerome L Greene Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $36.6 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $500,000 and the largest $3.4 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$36.6 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$500,000
- Largest grant$3.4 million
- Assets$794 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $32.0 million the year before.
14% 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 | $32.0 million | 53 | $737 million |
| 2024 | $36.6 million | 43 | $794 million |
How to apply
Jerome L Greene 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jerome L Greene Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $28.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $5.5 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $2.0 million |
| California | 1 | $500,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Star Fund Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $3.4 million |
| Howard University | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $3.0 million |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $2.5 million |
| The New York Community Trust | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $2.1 million |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $2.0 million |
| Echoing Green Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $2.0 million |
| Johns Hopkins University | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $2.0 million |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $2.0 million |
| Juilliard School | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $1.7 million |
| Pierpont Morgan Library | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $1.5 million |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York - Columbia Law Scho | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $1.5 million |
| An Claidheamh Soluis Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $1.1 million |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $1.0 million |
| New York Public Radio | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $1.0 million |
| William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $1.0 million |
| All Voting Is Local | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $750,000 |
| Center for Popular Democracy | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $750,000 |
| West Side Center for Community Life Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $750,000 |
| Windward Fund | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $750,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Pro Publica Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| The Voter Participation Center | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Wnet | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| Center for Law and Human Values Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Ballet Hispanico of New York | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Elaine Kaufman Cultural Center-Lucy Moses School for Music and Dance | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| The City University of New York School of Law Foundation Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Friends of Anim | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Naumburg Orchestral Concerts | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Irish Georgian Society Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Migration Policy Institute | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christina McInerney
- Robert Weissenstein
- Hildy Simmons
- Karen Brooks Hopkins
- Brad S Karp
- Dr Jane Salmon
Questions people ask
Does Jerome L Greene Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerome L Greene Foundation give?
$36.6 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $500,000.
Who runs Jerome L Greene Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christina McInerney (President and Ceo), Robert Weissenstein (Chief Investment Officer), Hildy Simmons (Chair) and Karen Brooks Hopkins (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Jerome L Greene Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.