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The Griffin Charitable Organization is a private corporation based in FORT SMITH, AR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Richard B Griffin. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $120K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of arts & culture. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Arkansas. According to available records, The Griffin Charitable Organization has made 53 grants totaling $347K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $101K and $125K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $105K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arkansas, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 13 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.
The Griffin Charitable Organization primarily funds organizations in the area of arts & culture. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 53 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AR, DC, NY.
The Griffin Charitable Organization has distributed a total of $347K across 53 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $105K.
The Griffin Charitable Organization typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Griffin Charitable Organization is headquartered in FORT SMITH, AR. While based in AR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard B Griffin | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$129K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$2.4M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$121K
Contributions
$12K
Net Investment Income
$80K
Distribution Amount
$114K
Total: $813K
Total Grants
53
Total Giving
$347K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist ChurchDONATION | Fort Smith, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| Riverview Hope CampusDONATION | Fort Smith, AR | $105K | 2023 |
| 646 DowntownDONATION | Fort Smith, AR | $12K | 2023 |
| Fort Smith SymphonyDONATION | Fort Smith, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Kitties And KaninesDONATION | Fort Smith, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| Fort Smith Regional Art MuseumDONATION | Fort Smith, AR | $500 | 2023 |
| Arkansas Pbs FoundationDONATION | Conway, AR | $375 | 2023 |
| Good Samaratin ClinicDONATION | Fort Smith, AR | $250 | 2023 |
| OetaDONATION | Oklahoma City, OK | $150 | 2023 |
| Hope CampusDONATION | Fort Smith, AR | $27K | 2022 |
| Fort Smith Boys & Girls ClubDONATION | Fort Smith, AR | $5K | 2022 |
| The Gregory Kistler Treatment Center IncDONATION | Fort Smith, AR | $2K | 2022 |
| Community School Of The ArtsDONATION | Fort Smith, AR | $2K | 2022 |
| The Clayton HouseDONATION | Fort Smith, AR | $1K | 2022 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyDONATION | Rye Brook, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Community Rescue MissionDONATION | Fort Smith, AR | $500 | 2022 |
| Fort Smith Trolly MuseumDONATION | Fort Smith, AR | $500 | 2022 |
| Xi Educational Foundation Of ArkansasDONATION | Little Rock, AR | $100 | 2022 |
| United States Marshals MuseumDONATION | Fort Smith, AR | $100K | 2021 |
| Old State House MuseumDONATION | Little Rock, AR | $3K | 2021 |
| American Red CrossDONATION | Washington, DC | $1K | 2021 |
| Cancer Support FoundationDONATION | Fort Smith, AR | $500 | 2021 |
| SmithsonianDONATION | Washington, DC | $250 | 2021 |