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Also known as: C/O JOHN GRIFFIN TTEE
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John & Amy Griffin Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PEARL RIVER, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Blue Ridge Capital Ventures. It holds total assets of $22.7M. Annual income is reported at $13.1M. Total assets have grown from $4.2M in 2010 to $28.6M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Virginia. According to available records, John & Amy Griffin Foundation Inc. has made 148 grants totaling $9.8M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $1.7M in 2021 to $3.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5M distributed across 82 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1.3M, with an average award of $66K. The foundation has supported 73 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$24K
Average Grant
$73K
Largest Grant
$1.3M
Based on 34 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.
John & Amy Griffin Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 148 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, VA, PA.
John & Amy Griffin Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $9.8M across 148 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $66K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1.3M.
John & Amy Griffin Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John & Amy Griffin Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PEARL RIVER, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer J Smith Jr | TREASURER & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amy M Griffin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John A Griffin | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$3.2M
Total Assets
$28.6M
Fair Market Value
$29M
Net Worth
$28.6M
Grants Paid
$3.1M
Contributions
$17M
Net Investment Income
$8.9M
Distribution Amount
$725K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
148
Total Giving
$9.8M
Average Grant
$66K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
73
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ImentorGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Robin Hood FoundationCOMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS | New York, NY | $700K | 2023 |
| The Spence SchoolANNUAL FUND | New York, NY | $125K | 2023 |
| Persistence PlusGENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $121K | 2023 |
| HeterodoxGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $120K | 2023 |
| Riverdale Country SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Bronx, NY | $115K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Individual Rights And ExpressionGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $107K | 2023 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| The Boy'S Club Of New YorkGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $85K | 2023 |
| Success Academy Charter SchoolsEDUCATION | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Southampton Hospital FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Southampton, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| American Jewish CommitteeGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| One Love FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Bronxville, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| The Buckley SchoolEDUCATION | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Harlem Children'S ZoneGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Brookline, MA | $22K | 2023 |
| Lindsey Vonn FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| 19th NewsGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| New York-Presbyterian FundGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Strive InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| UvaANNUAL FUND | Boone, IA | $10K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Breast Cancer Research FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Hospital For Special SurgeryGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Baby2babyGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Degregorio Family FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Pleasantville, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Northside CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Southampton Animal ShelterGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton Bays, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Teaching MattersEDUCATION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Nyc JuniorsGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Food Bank For New York CityGENERAL SUPPORT | Hartsdale, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Virginia Athletics FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $200K | 2022 |
| Uva Betsey & John Casteen Art GroundsANNUAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $100K | 2022 |
| Thomas Jefferson FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $50K | 2022 |
| Institute Of Contemporary ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $26K | 2022 |