Private foundation · EIN 23-7065240 · Houston, Texas

Greentree Fund

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 39 grants paid, $587K total, median $2,500. 82% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
39
$587K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in TX
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Asia Society Texas CenterHouston, TXExhibitions, performances, education$167K
Orange Show FoundationHouston, TXHelp artists transform through self expression$100K
St Martin Episcopal ChurchHouston, TXExpand ministries, build new buildings, gardens$100K
Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TXResearch pediatric medicine, community outreach$100K
Children's Museum of HoustonHouston, TXMedical research$10K
Houston BalletHouston, TXContinue producing new work, training, engaging community w/ art, outreach$10K
InprintHouston, TXSupports writers w/ workshops, new writers w/ fellowship, employment$10K
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaWashington, DCEducation, patient care$10K
Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXPreserve & sustain art$9,500
Waterloo Greenway ConservancyAustin, TXPreserve, restore, & educate natural habitat$8,833
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXEducation, research & public service$7,500
Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation FoundationHouston, TXEducate, protect and maintain cemetery's history and cultural importance$5,000
Houston Habitat for HumanityHouston, TXBuilding communities by making sure everyone has a place to call home$5,000
Houston Grand OperaHouston, TXArts funding$5,000
Houston HospiceHouston, TXProvides bereavement needs to patients & families$5,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNCancer research for children$5,000
Pathways for Little FeetHouston, TXChildhood education programs, encourage, engage parents through workshops$3,200
Covenant HouseTopeka, KSFighting youth homelessness$2,500
Salvation ArmyHouston, TXProvide food, shelter, rehabilitation programs, disaster relief, education and job training$2,500
Salvation ArmyHouston, TXProvide food, shelter, rehabilitation programs, disaster relief, education and job training$2,500
Houston Center for Contemporary CraftsHouston, TXExhibitions, artists residency programs, education$2,000
Houston Botanic GardenHouston, TXBenefiting garden & natural wildlife$1,500
Legacy Community HealthHouston, TXHealth education & preventive care for underserved populations$1,500
Alliance Bible FellowshipBoone, NCTeaching & discipleship$1,000
Brightfocus FoundationGlarksburg, MDResearch$1,000
American Leadership ForumHouston, TXBuilding strong communities by strengthening leaders$1,000
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMedical research$1,000
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GABuilding communities by making sure everyone has a place to call home$1,000
Friends of Mhmra of Harris CountyHouston, TXEducate, awareness about mental health$1,000
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TXPreserve, educate park's natural beauty & resources$1,000
Junior League of HoustonHouston, TXEducation, train women for leadership opportunities$1,000
Nick Finnegan Counseling CenterHouston, TXSurvivers of suicide loss, adhd$1,000
Special OlympicsAustin, TXSports training for children & adults w/ disabilities$1,000
Institute for Rehabilitation & Research FoundationHouston, TXNeurotrauma reseach$1,000
Father Flanagans Boys HomeBoys Town, NEAssist at risk youth w/ faith in god$600
Hope and Healing Center & InstituteHouston, TXResearch & support mental healthcare$500
RemindHouston, TXEducate mental well being$500
San Jacinto MuseumLA Porte, TXTeach, share, preserve san jacinto$500
Cal Farley's Boys RanchAmarillo, TXHousing for kids and families in need$250

By state: Texas 32 · District of Columbia 1 · Tennessee 1 · Kansas 1 · North Carolina 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Greentree Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 1971. 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 Greentree Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Greentree Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $587K across 39 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Greentree Fund give?

Texas (32 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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