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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 23-7065240

Greentree Fund

A private foundation in Houston, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 39 grants and $586,783 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $586,783

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $5,699,473
  • Tax year 2023

    $512,000

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $4,560,087
  • Tax year 2022

    $395,187

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $4,200,591
  • Tax year 2021

    $372,966

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $4,393,975
  • Tax year 2020

    $247,284

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $4,537,413

Grants paid in 2024

39 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Asia Society Texas CenterHouston, TX

    Exhibitions, performances, education

    $166,900
  2. Orange Show FoundationHouston, TX

    Help artists transform through self expression

    $100,000
  3. St Martin Episcopal ChurchHouston, TX

    Expand ministries, build new buildings, gardens

    $100,000
  4. Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX

    Research pediatric medicine, community outreach

    $100,000
  5. Children's Museum of HoustonHouston, TX

    Medical research

    $10,000
  6. Houston BalletHouston, TX

    Continue producing new work, training, engaging community w/ art, outreach

    $10,000
  7. InprintHouston, TX

    Supports writers w/ workshops, new writers w/ fellowship, employment

    $10,000
  8. Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NY

    Education, patient care

    $10,000
  9. Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TX

    Preserve & sustain art

    $9,500
  10. Waterloo Greenway ConservancyAustin, TX

    Preserve, restore, & educate natural habitat

    $8,833
  11. University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    Education, research & public service

    $7,500
  12. Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation FoundationHouston, TX

    Educate, protect and maintain cemetery's history and cultural importance

    $5,000
  13. Houston Habitat for HumanityHouston, TX

    Building communities by making sure everyone has a place to call home

    $5,000
  14. Houston Grand OperaHouston, TX

    Arts funding

    $5,000
  15. Houston HospiceHouston, TX

    Provides bereavement needs to patients & families

    $5,000
  16. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Cancer research for children

    $5,000
  17. Pathways for Little FeetHouston, TX

    Childhood education programs, encourage, engage parents through workshops

    $3,200
  18. Covenant HouseTopeka, KS

    Fighting youth homelessness

    $2,500
  19. Salvation ArmyHouston, TX

    Provide food, shelter, rehabilitation programs, disaster relief, education and job training

    $2,500
  20. Salvation ArmyHouston, TX

    Provide food, shelter, rehabilitation programs, disaster relief, education and job training

    $2,500
  21. Houston Center for Contemporary CraftsHouston, TX

    Exhibitions, artists residency programs, education

    $2,000
  22. Houston Botanic GardenHouston, TX

    Benefiting garden & natural wildlife

    $1,500
  23. Legacy Community HealthHouston, TX

    Health education & preventive care for underserved populations

    $1,500
  24. Alliance Bible FellowshipBoone, NC

    Teaching & discipleship

    $1,000
  25. Brightfocus FoundationClarksburg, MD

    Research

    $1,000
  26. American Leadership ForumHouston, TX

    Building strong communities by strengthening leaders

    $1,000
  27. Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX

    Medical research

    $1,000
  28. Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GA

    Building communities by making sure everyone has a place to call home

    $1,000
  29. Friends of Mhmra of Harris CountyHouston, TX

    Educate, awareness about mental health

    $1,000
  30. Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TX

    Preserve, educate park's natural beauty & resources

    $1,000
  31. Junior League of HoustonHouston, TX

    Education, train women for leadership opportunities

    $1,000
  32. Nick Finnegan Counseling CenterHouston, TX

    Survivers of suicide loss, adhd

    $1,000
  33. Special OlympicsAustin, TX

    Sports training for children & adults w/ disabilities

    $1,000
  34. Institute for Rehabilitation & Research FoundationHouston, TX

    Neurotrauma reseach

    $1,000
  35. Father Flanagans Boys HomeBoys Town, NE

    Assist at risk youth w/ faith in god

    $600
  36. Hope and Healing Center & InstituteHouston, TX

    Research & support mental healthcare

    $500
  37. RemindHouston, TX

    Educate mental well being

    $500
  38. San Jacinto MuseumLa Porte, TX

    Teach, share, preserve san jacinto

    $500
  39. Cal Farley's Boys RanchAmarillo, TX

    Housing for kids and families in need

    $250

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture6 grants $301,40068% of the total
  2. Health6 grants $118,00027% of the total
  3. Community development2 grants $9,8332% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter1 grant $5,0001% of the total
  5. Human services2 grants $4,200<1% of the total
  6. Environment2 grants $2,500<1% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $1,500<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas32 grants $565,683
  2. District of Columbia1 grant $10,000
  3. Tennessee1 grant $5,000
  4. Kansas1 grant $2,500
  5. Georgia1 grant $1,000
  6. Maryland1 grant $1,000
  7. North Carolina1 grant $1,000
  8. Nebraska1 grant $600

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Nancy C AllenTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Wilson G AllenTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Edward R Allen IIITRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0

The return

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