Private foundation · EIN 92-1227089 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Claire and Joe Greenberg 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: 1 grants paid, $425K total, median $425K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$425K
Median grant
$425K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$42M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Houston Grand OperaHouston, TXTo support the exempt function of houston grand opera which is to provide services to the community including workshops, recitals, and publ…$425K

About this foundation

Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Jody Meraz, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Claire and Joe Greenberg 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 Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $425K across 1 grants, a median of $425K.

Where does Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation give?

Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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