Private foundation · EIN 13-7436765 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Griffith 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: 11 grants paid, $355K total, median $25K. 18% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$355K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in PA
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.1M

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chesapeake Bay Foundation IncAnnapolis, MDGeneral operating$75K
ALS Association Greater New YorkNew York, NYGeneral operating purposes$55K
James a Michener Art MuseumDoylestown, PAGeneral operating$50K
St Paul's Episcopal ChurchCentreville, MDGeneral operating$25K
Nature SacredAnnapolis, MDGeneral operating$25K
Washington College - CesChestertown, MDGeneral operating$25K
The Gunston School IncCentreville, MDGeneral operating$25K
Queen Anne's Conservation AssociationCentreville, MDGeneral operating$25K
Hms SchoolPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$20K
Compass Regional HospiceCentreville, MDGeneral operating$20K
St James SchoolHagerstown, MDGeneral operating$10K

By state: Maryland 8 · Pennsylvania 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Griffith Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Bank of New York Ttee, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Griffith 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 Griffith Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $355K across 11 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Griffith Foundation give?

Maryland (8 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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