The Earl & Shirley Greif Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 81-4732772 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holocaust Education Center of the D | Rancho Mirage, CA | Charity | $150,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Charity | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Santa Barbara, CA | Charity | $25,000 |
| Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Charity | $10,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Museum of Contempory Art MOCA | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Arlington, VA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Hebrew University In Jerusalem | New York, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($25,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $305,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $300,000 | 12 |
| 2022 | $342,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349102663
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4732772
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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