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Griffin Foundation is a private corporation based in TAYLORSVILLE, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have grown from $485K in 2015 to $935K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. According to available records, Griffin Foundation has made 112 grants totaling $306K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $65K in 2020 to $169K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $25K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 50 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 20 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 Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 112 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, GA, TN.
Griffin Foundation has distributed a total of $306K across 112 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $25K.
The foundation will provide funds to churches for their mission and outreach programs and to 501(c)3 corporations for social, medical, and humanitarian programs. At this time, contributions will only by made to organizations and not to individuals.
Griffin Foundation is headquartered in TAYLORSVILLE, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Catherine Griffin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Olivia Griffin-Greene | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen Ohle Reese | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Madison Griffin Jr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret Griffin March | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Olivia W Griffin | SERCRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard M Griffin Sr | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$82K
Total Assets
$935K
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$935K
Grants Paid
$72K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$26K
Distribution Amount
$59K
Total: $837K
Total Grants
112
Total Giving
$306K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
50
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist ChurchRELIGIOUS | Hickory, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| ZoePHILANTHROPIC | Raleigh, NC | $7K | 2022 |
| United Arts CouncilPHILANTHROPIC | Hickory, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Exodus HomesPHILANTHROPIC | Hickory, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Emory University School Of MedicineEDUCATIONAL | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Emory University College Of Arts And SciencesEDUCATIONAL | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Lenoir Rhyne UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Hickory, NC | $4K | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Catawba ValleyPHILANTHROPIC | Hickory, NC | $3K | 2022 |
| Umcor UmcPHILANTHROPIC | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian MinistryPHILANTHROPIC | Hickory, NC | $3K | 2022 |
| Family Care Center Of Catawba ValleyPHILANTHROPIC | Hickory, NC | $3K | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Of Greater HickoryPHILANTHROPIC | Charlotte, NC | $3K | 2022 |
| Villa RicaPHILANTHROPIC | Villa Rica, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Family Guidance CenterPHILANTHROPIC | Hickory, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Evergreen Charter School (Evergreen Fund)EDUCATIONAL | Asheville, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| First Pres Church Johnson City- The RiverRELIGIOUS | Johnson City, TN | $2K | 2022 |
| Foothills ConservancyPHILANTHROPIC | Morganton, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Hickory Soup KitchenPHILANTHROPIC | Hickory, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Monroe Camp And Retreat CenterPHILANTHROPIC | Laurel Hill, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Safe Harbor Rescue MissionPHILANTHROPIC | Hickory, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| School Of SpiritEDUCATIONAL | Arden, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| The Bridge CommunityPHILANTHROPIC | Stony Point, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Unc School Of NursingEDUCATIONAL | Chapel Hill, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkPHILANTHROPIC | Manhattan Beach, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Beloved AshevillePHILANTHROPIC | Asheville, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Doctors Wo BordersPHILANTHROPIC | Hagerstown, MD | $2K | 2022 |