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The Green Foundation

Pasadena, California  ·  EIN 954509163  ·  Private foundation

The Green Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $7.8M in grants paid and $137.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 4 individual grants from this funder — $30.8M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$7.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$137.8M
Total assets
4
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Green Foundation funds

The Green Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, k-12 education, higher education, community improvement.

Arts & CultureArts EducationK-12 EducationHigher EducationCommunity Improvement

Populations it has supported include children, youth pop, lgbtq people, disabled, older adults, homeless population.

childrenyouth poplgbtq peopledisabledolder adultshomeless populationveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Green Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attachment
Charitable Grants
Pasadena, CA$8.3M2024
See Attachment
Charitable Grants
Pasadena, CA$7.9M2023
See Attachment
Charitable Grants
Pasadena, CA$7.8M2020
See Attachment
Charitable Grants
Pasadena, CA$6.8M2022

The Green Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$7.8M
2022$6.8M
2023$7.9M
2024$8.3M

How to apply for funding from The Green Foundation

The Green Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at ligf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Green Foundation

Does The Green Foundation accept grant applications?
The Green Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Green Foundation fund?
The Green Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include See Attachment, See Attachment, See Attachment. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Green Foundation give in grants?
The Green Foundation reported $7.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $30.8M over 4 grants.
Where is The Green Foundation located?
The Green Foundation is based in Pasadena, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954509163.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Green Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Green Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.