Private foundation · EIN 33-0482555 · Laguna Hills, California

Massen Greene 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: 9 grants paid, $745K total, median $75K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$745K
Median grant
$75K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Environmental Nature CenterNewport Beach, CAContribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose.$140K
Laguna Canyon FoundationLaguna Beach, CAContribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose.$130K
Pacific Marine Mammal CenterLaguna Beach, CAContribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose.$115K
Algalita Marine Research & EducationLong Beach, CAContribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose.$105K
Boys and Girls Club of Laguna BeachLaguna Beach, CAContribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose.$75K
Get InspiredGarden Grove, CAContribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose.$50K
The Ecology CenterSan Juan Capistrano, CAContribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose.$50K
Project 3rSan Juan Capistrano, CAContribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose.$50K
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Dba California Botanic GardenClaremont, CAContribution in furtherance of recipient's exempt purpose.$30K

About this foundation

Massen Greene Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Laguna Hills, California, administered in care of Larry D Vince, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Massen Greene 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 Massen Greene Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $745K across 9 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Massen Greene Foundation give?

California (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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