Private foundation · EIN 13-7196982 · Norwalk, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rita and Leo Greenland Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $144K total, median $2,250. 8% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$144K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in CT
8%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Democracy ForwardWashington, DCUnrestricted$25K
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted$25K
Public CitizenWashington, DCUnrestricted$25K
ADLNew York, NYUnrestricted$10K
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NYUnrestricted$10K
Environmental Defense FundNew York, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Coral Reef AllianceOakland, CAUnrestricted$5,000
Ocean ConservancyWashington, DCUnrestricted$5,000
Georgetown Lombardi Cancer CenterWashington, DCUnrestricted$5,000
Yivo Institute for Jewish ResearchNew York, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Rainforest TrustWarrenton, VAUnrestricted$5,000
Tergar InternationalMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted$2,500
Tergar SchoolsBrattleboro, VTUnrestricted$2,500
Scranton Area Community FoundationScranton, PAUnrestricted$2,000
EastersealsChicago, ILUnrestricted$1,750
Familial Dysautonomia FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted$1,000
Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTUnrestricted$1,000
Norwalk Community College FoundatioNorwalk, CTUnrestricted$1,000
Mercy CorpsWashington, DCUnrestricted$1,000
LA Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted$1,000
Teens for Food JusticeNew York, NYUnrestricted$1,000
Connecticut Food ShareWallingford, CTUnrestricted$1,000
Feeding AmericaWashington, DCUnrestricted$1,000
From the Heart ProductionsOxnard, CAUnrestricted$1,000
Lpga FoundationDaytona Beach, FLUnrestricted$1,000
National Links TrustWashington, DCUnrestricted$226

By state: District of Columbia 7 · New York 7 · California 3 · Virginia 1 · Vermont 2 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Rita and Leo Greenland Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Norwalk, Connecticut, administered in care of Leo Greenland, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Rita and Leo Greenland Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Rita and Leo Greenland Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $144K across 26 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Rita and Leo Greenland Family Foundation give?

District of Columbia (7 grants), New York (7 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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