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Griffin Endowment is a private corporation based in GREENSBORO, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1990. It holds total assets of $3.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Carolina and Florida. According to available records, Griffin Endowment has made 111 grants totaling $788K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $183K and $214K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $214K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $63K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$55K
Based on 30 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Griffin Endowment is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 111 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, VA, FL.
Griffin Endowment has distributed a total of $788K across 111 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $63K.
Griffin Endowment is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (561687879) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Griffin Endowment is headquartered in GREENSBORO, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence A Griffin Iii | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey Griffin | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Haynes G Griffin | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
111
Total Giving
$788K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian ChurchPROGRAM SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $32K | 2024 |
| Royal Poinciana ChapelPROGRAM SUPPORT | Palm Beach, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| Medical Foundation Of NcPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chapel Hill, NC | $40K | 2024 |
| Greensboro Day SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $20K | 2024 |
| Preservation Foundation Of Palm BeachPROGRAM SUPPORT | Palm Beach, FL | $13K | 2024 |
| Society Of The Four ArtsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Palm Beach, FL | $10K | 2024 |
| United Way Of Greater GreensboroPROGRAM SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $10K | 2024 |
| United Way Of Palm BeachPROGRAM SUPPORT | West Palm Beach, FL | $10K | 2024 |
| Princeton UniversityPROGRAM SUPPORT | Princeton, NJ | $7K | 2024 |
| North Carolina Society Of The CincinnatiPROGRAM SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $7K | 2024 |
| The Packer Collegiate InstitutePROGRAM SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $6K | 2024 |
| Salem CollegePROGRAM SUPPORT | Winstonsalem, NC | $5K | 2024 |
| Woodberry Forest SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT | Woodberry Forest, VA | $5K | 2024 |
| Cleveland Clinic Florida Philanthrophy InstitutePROGRAM SUPPORT | Weston, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| Senior Resources Of GreensboroPROGRAM SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $3K | 2024 |
| Greensboro Science CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $2K | 2024 |
| Greensboro SymphonyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $2K | 2024 |
| Greensboro Children'S MuseumPROGRAM SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $2K | 2024 |
| Figure 8 Island Church ServicesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Wilmington, NC | $1K | 2024 |
| Women In The Window InternationalPROGRAM SUPPORT | West Palm Beach, FL | $1K | 2024 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Preservation Foundation IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Palm Beach, FL | $1K | 2024 |
| Cone Cancer CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $1K | 2024 |
| Flagler MuseumPROGRAM SUPPORT | St Augustine, FL | $1K | 2024 |
| Greensboro BeautifulPROGRAM SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $1K | 2024 |
| Junior League Of GreensboroPROGRAM SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $1K | 2024 |
| Center For Creative LeadershipPROGRAM SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $1K | 2024 |
| Society Of St AndrewsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Big Island, VA | $500 | 2024 |
| Green Hill Center For Nc ArtPROGRAM SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $500 | 2024 |
| Holmes Grove United Methodist ChurchPROGRAM SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $100 | 2024 |
| Triad StagePROGRAM SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| The Society Of The CincinnatiPROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Family Services Of GreensboroPROGRAM SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $2K | 2023 |