Greystone Foundation

Open & Accessible
Private Foundation
MINNEAPOLIS, MinnesotaMediumEIN: 416027765
Financial Literacy ProgramsHuman ServicesCommunity CentersFood Insecurity NonprofitsHomeless Shelters

Official website for the Greystone Foundation (matches EIN 41-6027765 in public filings). The organization provides short-term financial assistance and financial guidance to individuals and families; the site publishes recent Form 990 PDFs, board information, and contact/apply instructions.

Source: Website · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

Organizations seeking small-to-midsize general operating support or community assistance programs, or intermediary vehicles aligned with the foundation's known partners.

Good Fit

  • Programs that match broad general‑operations support (short‑term financial assistance or community services).
  • Located in a state the funder has supported or operating nationally.
  • Track record of stable operations and ability to receive modest unrestricted grants.
  • Existing relationship or referral from an intermediary, donor-advised fund, or a trustee-connected organization.

Geography

Broad

The latest observed year funded recipients in 21 different states, indicating a multi-state footprint, although one very large grant heavily skewed dollars toward California.

Recipient Variety

Broad

The funder awarded grants to 101 distinct recipients in the latest year with 47 new grantees and 54 repeat grantees across three years, showing a broad set of independent beneficiaries despite dollar concentration.

New Applicants

Moderate

Direct evidence shows many new grantees (47 in the latest year) and the site publishes application contact info, but the foundation also states it funds only preselected recipients; these mixed signals make newcomer access plausible but not clearly open.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026