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Also known as: GRISWOLD FOUNDATION
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Lillian Sherwood Griswold Foundation is a private corporation based in LANDER, WY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Donalyn G Kling. It holds total assets of $14.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have grown from $104K in 2011 to $13M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Oklahoma and District of Columbia. According to available records, Lillian Sherwood Griswold Foundation has made 29 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $959K in 2020 to $34K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $600 to $375K, with an average award of $37K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Wyoming, District of Columbia, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$773
Median Grant
$65K
Average Grant
$120K
Largest Grant
$375K
Based on 8 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.
Lillian Sherwood Griswold Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, WY, DC.
Lillian Sherwood Griswold Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 29 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $37K. Individual grants have ranged from $600 to $375K.
Lillian Sherwood Griswold Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lillian Sherwood Griswold Foundation is headquartered in LANDER, WY. While based in WY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle L Escudero | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Megan Griswold | PRESIDENT / TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$128K
Total Assets
$13M
Fair Market Value
$13M
Net Worth
$13M
Grants Paid
$34K
Contributions
$973K
Net Investment Income
$307K
Distribution Amount
$610K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$37K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Goodness SakeCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $375K | 2020 |
| Families ForwardCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Irvine, CA | $200K | 2020 |
| Barnard CollegeCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $9K | 2023 |
| Apple Valley SchoolCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Lander, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| March Of DimesCHARITABLE PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Daraja Education FundCHARITABLE PURPOSE | San Rafael, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Conservation Law FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Montpelier, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Chelsea'S FundCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Lander, WY | $4K | 2023 |
| Circle Of Hope Healthcare Services IncCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $600 | 2023 |
| League Of Women Voters Of Fremont County Ed Fund-Wy 311CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Lander, WY | $10K | 2022 |
| Just The PillCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Saint Paul, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Wyoming Outdoor CouncilCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Lander, WY | $5K | 2022 |
| Wintergreen Adaptive SportsCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Charlottesville, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| Scientific Being Research FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Irvine, CA | $240K | 2020 |
| Redemption Church Of Costa MesaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Costa Mesa, CA | $100K | 2020 |
| Judicial Watch IncCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $30K | 2020 |
| DaystarCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Oklahoma City, OK | $12K | 2020 |
| Alternative Energy InstituteCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Irvine, CA | $2K | 2020 |
| For Our County - United StatesCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Irvine, CA | $773 | 2020 |