Private foundation · EIN 95-4626056 · Montecito, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Greene 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: 22 grants paid, $199K total, median $7,000. 95% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$199K
Median grant
$7,000
Stays in CA
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lupus Research AllianceNew York, NYGeneral$25K
Storyteller Children Center IncSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$20K
Teddy Bear Cancer FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$20K
Girls Inc of Greater Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$17K
St Vincents-PathsSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$15K
Hearts Aligned IncGoleta, CAGeneral$10K
Make-A-Wish Foundation (tri-Counties)Ventura, CAGeneral$10K
Royal Pride FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$9,500
Angels Foster Care of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$7,000
Boys & Girls Club of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$7,000
CASA of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$7,000
CASA PacificaCamarillo, CAGeneral$7,000
Freedom 4 YouthSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$7,000
Santa Barbara School of SquashSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$6,000
Arts Mentorship ProgramSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$5,000
MoxiSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$5,000
Postpartum Education for ParentsSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$5,000
Santa Ynez Valley Therapeudic RidingSanta Ynez, CAGeneral$5,000
Santa Barbara Public Library FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$5,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities IncPasadena, CAGeneral$2,500
Friendship PaddleSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$2,500
Surf Happens FoundationCarpinteria, CAGeneral$1,000

By state: California 21 · New York 1

About this foundation

Greene Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Montecito, California, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Greene 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 Greene Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $199K across 22 grants, a median of $7,000.

Where does Greene Family Foundation give?

California (21 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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