Private foundation · EIN 83-6080990 · Alsip, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Greer 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $514K total, median $48K. 67% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$514K
Median grant
$48K
Stays in IL
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$32M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lehigh University Chicago ScholarsChicago, IL2024 Scholarships$318K
Chicago LightsChicago, IL2024 Scholarships$85K
National Philanthropic TrustJenkintown, PAUnrestricted charitable gift$75K
The Fourth Presbyterian ChurchChicago, IL2024 - Fall Grant - Replogle Center$20K
Depaul UniversityChicago, IL2024 Scholarships$15K
Columbia UniversityNew York, NYUnrestricted charitable gift$1,000

By state: Illinois 4 · Pennsylvania 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Greer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Alsip, Illinois, administered in care of Lisa Sanchez, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Greer Foundation 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 Greer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $514K across 6 grants, a median of $48K.

Where does Greer Foundation give?

Illinois (4 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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