GREER FOUNDATION

Alsip, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
83-6080990
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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Alsip, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
83-6080990
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The GREER FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota, having awarded a total of $513.5K to 42 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the GREER FOUNDATION can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$513.5K

2024
Grantees funded
42
Multi-year grantees
60%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

6

Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
L
Lisa Sanchez
Board Member
C
Carl C Greer
Board Member
C
Carl Greer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREER FOUNDATION?
No. GREER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREER FOUNDATION give?
GREER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GREER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREER FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GREER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GREER FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $514 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GREER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GREER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE, NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST, and Northwestern University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREER FOUNDATION?
GREER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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