The Green Foundation

The Green Foundation is a US private foundation based in Pasadena, CA.

Profile derived from the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings (TY2022) and its website, with every statement checked against those sources. Sources read on 7 October 2026.

Priority Areas

The foundation's resources are primarily focused on Community Services, Education and The Arts, with a secondary focus on Special Projects. It supports institutions providing hope and support to those least able to help themselves and the general community. Its education work includes in-school and after-school programmes in public, private and charter schools, and supports college and career pathways for youth and/or adults. In the arts, it supports institutions focused on arts outreach and education, and encourages community arts programmes and cultural and civic engagement. It is primarily focused on charitable organisations operating in five named counties, with occasional exceptions for institutions outside those areas depending on the nature of the request.

Themes

• Community Services
• Education
• The Arts
• Special Projects

Geographic Focus

Priority: Los Angeles County; Orange County; Riverside County; San Bernardino County; Ventura County.

What They Don't Fund

• Those with net assets or fund balances of less than $100,000
• Those seeking multi-year commitments
• Those seeking funds for annual meetings, conferences, and/or seminars
• Those seeking funds for religious programs
• Those seeking funds for capital campaigns
• Those seeking funds through direct mail campaigns
• ‘Conduit’ institutions, unified funds, fiscal agents, or institutions using grant funds from donors to support other institutions or individuals
• Private, Non-Operating Foundations
• Individuals
• Institutions other than public charities tax exempt under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code

Institutions complete the Eligibility Quiz and submit a Letter of Inquiry. If the LOI indicates a potential fit with the Foundation’s priorities, they are invited to submit a full proposal.

What the foundation says:

• A history of achievement, good management and a stable financial condition is a positive factor.
• Significant programmes with the promise of making a measurable impact are a positive factor.
• Programmes that are sustainable and will not necessitate continued dependence on the Foundation are a positive factor.
• During full-proposal review, the Foundation may contact the institution for further information or schedule a site visit.
• Grantees submit an end-of-year grant report.