Private foundation · EIN 20-1455961 · Fort Smith, Arkansas · Arts, culture & humanities

The Griffin Charitable Organization

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $123K total, median $6,116. 89% of grants stayed in Arkansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$123K
Median grant
$6,116
Stays in AR
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST United Methodist ChurchFort Smith, ARDonation$40K
The Hope CampusFort Smith, ARDonation$30K
Fort Smith Museum of HistoryFort Smith, ARDonation$25K
Main Street Fort SmithFort Smith, ARDonation$12K
City of Fort SmithFort Smith, ARDonation$6,116
Adventurous AlternativesFort Smith, ARDonation$5,725
US Marshal's MuseumFort Smith, ARDonation$3,000
Friends of Kitties and KaninesFort Smith, ARDonation$1,000
South Gulf County Volunteer Fire Department IncPort St Joe, FLDonation$500

By state: Arkansas 8 · Florida 1

About this foundation

The Griffin Charitable Organization is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Smith, Arkansas, administered in care of Richard B Griffin, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Griffin Charitable Organization accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Griffin Charitable Organization give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $123K across 9 grants, a median of $6,116.

Where does The Griffin Charitable Organization give?

Arkansas (8 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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