Private foundation · EIN 13-2978937 · Wilmington, Delaware

The John C Griswold Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 76 grants paid, $657K total, median $4,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
76
$657K
Median grant
$4,500
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 76 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Millikin UniversityDecatur, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
St Helena Montessori School IncSt Helena, CAMusic Room$50K
Millikin UniversityDecatur, ILMaintenance of Griswold Center$40K
Santa Fe Farmers Market InstituteSanta Fe, NMGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
Vhs Cheer IncVenice, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
Nfl Flag Venice Donations IncVenice, FLFor the purchase of Turf Tank Paint Machine$29K
Severall FriendsCerrillos, NMGeneral & Unrestricted$26K
Cameron Parsons Foundation IncSanta Monica, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Tonks Feline FosterGarden Grove, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$22K
Vocal Arts Ensemble of CincinnatiCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Charities Aid Foundation AmericaAlexandria, VAAlder Hey Children's Hospital$15K
Lunchtime Productions IncSt Helena, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community CentMilwaukee, WIDisability Inclusion Program$14K
San Antonio Little Theatre IncSan Antonio, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$13K
Greenwich LibraryGreenwich, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$12K
St Helena Montessori School IncSt Helena, CAMusic room project$12K
Christ Episcopal ChurchGreenwich, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Prospect House IncCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Tabor AcademyMarion, MATabor Time$10K
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAUSC Baseball$10K
Vital Opera IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Archibald Project IncHorseshoe Bay, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$9,500
Downtown Womens CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$9,000
Leaving a Positive Legacy IncLighthouse Point, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$8,000
Acequia Madre Ptc IncSanta Fe, NMGeneral & Unrestricted$7,032
Millikin UniversityDecatur, ILto cover the costs of Air handler coil replacement and Lobby air handler bearings$6,000
Mid Fairfield AIDS Project IncNorwalk, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$5,500
Woodlawn Theatre IncSan Antonio, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,500
Animal Friends AllianceFort Collins, COGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Drive Savant Foundation IncSignal Hill, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Healthy Child Care ColoradoDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Inspirica IncStamford, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Pacific House IncStamford, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Saving Gracie Equine Healing Foundation IncPark City, UTGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Tabor AcademyMarion, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
The Early Childhood Council of Larimer CountyFort Collins, COGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
The Public for Animal Welfare IncDripping Springs, TXPAWS Shelter in Kyle TX$5,000
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CADaniel Burkett Memorial Scholarship fund$5,000
Buyamba IncWestlake Village, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$4,000
Down Syndrome Association of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$4,000
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$3,810
Greenwich LibraryGreenwich, CTFriends of Greenwich Library$3,600
Neighbor to Neighbor IncGreenwich, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$3,400
Stray Cat Adoptions of Texas S C a TSan Antonio, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$3,060
Danielles Animal Safe HavenAshville, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Holistic Life Foundation IncBaltimore, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Metro Detroit Share GroupTaylor, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Nature Nexus InstituteLong Beach, CAFor CLTE Research Fund$3,000
Ocean FoundationWashington, DCPro Esteros Friends of Funds$3,000
Operation Give BackBlue Ash, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Reclaimed Hope InitiativeCharlottesvle, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Conscious AllianceBroomfield, COGeneral & Unrestricted$2,505
Guidance CenterLong Beach, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Recovery Community Development IncBridgeport, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Sage MountainPark City, UTGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Young Womens Christian Association of UtahSalt Lake City, UTGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Alliance of Black Women AccountantsEtiwanda, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Christ Episcopal ChurchGreenwich, CTCuba Mission$2,000
Cibacs FoundationHuntingtn Beach, CASenior Scholarship Fund$2,000
Knock Knock AngelsFontana, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000

By state: California 23 · Illinois 3 · Florida 3 · New Mexico 3 · Connecticut 10 · Ohio 6

About this foundation

The John C Griswold Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 1979. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The John C Griswold Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The John C Griswold Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $657K across 76 grants, a median of $4,500.

Where does The John C Griswold Family Foundation give?

California (23 grants), Illinois (3 grants), Florida (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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