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Greer Foundation is a private trust based in ALSIP, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Lisa Sanchez. It holds total assets of $32.1M. Annual income is reported at $7.3M. Total assets have grown from $2.6M in 2011 to $32.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Illinois, South Dakota, Pennsylvania. According to available records, Greer Foundation has made 63 grants totaling $5.5M, with a median grant of $70K. Annual giving has grown from $720K in 2021 to $4.8M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $358K, with an average award of $87K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$74K
Average Grant
$80K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Greer Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 63 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, PA, SD.
Greer Foundation has distributed a total of $5.5M across 63 grants. The median grant size is $70K, with an average of $87K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $358K.
Greer Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Greer Foundation is headquartered in ALSIP, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Waterlander | executive director | $70K | $10K | $80K |
| Lisa Sanchez | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $66K | $11K | $77K |
| Carl C Greer | TRUSTEE, AS REQUIRED | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$32.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$32M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
63
Total Giving
$5.5M
Average Grant
$87K
Median Grant
$70K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Illinois At Chicago2022-2023 Scholarships | Chicago, IL | $358K | 2022 |
| Loyola University Chicago Scholars2022 Scholarships | Chicago, IL | $265K | 2022 |
| Depaul University Scholars2022 Scholarships | Chicago, IL | $222K | 2022 |
| Lehigh University - Scholars2022 Scholarships | Bethlehem, PA | $218K | 2022 |
| Northwestern University Scholarships2022 Scholarships | Evanston, IL | $185K | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Scholars2022 SCHOLARSHIPS | Chicago, IL | $141K | 2022 |
| Chicago Lights Scholars2022 Scholarships | Chicago, IL | $122K | 2022 |
| Turtle Mountain Community College2022 Scholarships | Belcourt, ND | $93K | 2022 |
| Red Cloud Indian School Scholars2022 Scholarships | Pine Ridge, SD | $80K | 2022 |
| Lighthouse Church Of All Nations Scholars2022 SCHOLARSHIPS/ UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | Alsip, IL | $78K | 2022 |
| Youth Guidance Scholarships2022 Scholarships | Chicago, IL | $76K | 2022 |
| Mercy Home For Boys & GirlsUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2022 |
| Breakingthough Urban Ministries Scholars2022 Scholarships | Chicago, IL | $74K | 2022 |
| Wyman Center Inc Scholars2022 Scholarship | Eureka, MO | $61K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Chicago Scholars2022 Scholarships | Chicago, IL | $58K | 2022 |
| Curt'S CafeUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Evanston, IL | $53K | 2022 |
| Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation2022 - Spring Grant | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Anew2022 - Spring Grant | Homewood, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Mercy Home For Boys & Girls Scholars2022 Scholarships | Chicago, IL | $33K | 2022 |
| Bottom Line Scholars2022 Scholarships | Chicago, IL | $24K | 2022 |
| The Fourth Presbyterian Church2021 - Fall Grant - Replogle Center | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Alas Wings2021 Spring Grant | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Experimental Station Scholars2019-2020 New Scholarships | Chicago, IL | $12K | 2022 |
| Robert Mccormick Tribune FoundationUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |