Private foundation · EIN 77-6135696 · Santa Barbara, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Griswold Charitable Tr

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: 5 grants paid, $400K total, median $67K. 80% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$400K
Median grant
$67K
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pet PridePacific Palisades, CACharitable purposes$133K
National Cat Protection SocNewport Beach, CACharitable purposes$67K
Historic Beaufort FdnBeaufort, SCCharitable purposes$67K
Santa Barbara BeautifulSanta Barbara, CACharitable purposes$67K
National Health FederationMonrovia, CACharitable purposes$67K

By state: California 4 · South Carolina 1

About this foundation

Griswold Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Griswold Charitable Tr 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 Griswold Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $400K across 5 grants, a median of $67K.

Where does Griswold Charitable Tr give?

California (4 grants), South Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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