Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust
The Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust is a private foundation based in North Manchester, Indiana. It supports 501(c)(3) organizations in the geographical area covered by the foundation, for purposes related to those organizations’ exempt purposes.
Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust at a glance
In short: Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust gave $126K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $126,035
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,729
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,028,000
- -3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says applicants must use the donation request form provided by the foundation, describe their charitable function, and provide a copy of their IRS 501(c)(3) approval. Applications are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations in the foundation’s geographical area. Contact First Financial about the form and application process.
- Review Cycle
- June 30 each year. The June 30, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- June 30 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: First Financial
Mailing address: 106 North Market Street, North Manchester, IN 46962
Phone: (260) 982-3808
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Arc of Iroquois County ($15K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 112 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s filing says organizations must be within the geographical area covered by the foundation but does not specify the boundaries. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 2% to recipients in Nebraska. Listed recipients include organizations in Watseka, Martinton, Crescent City, and Kankakee, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2025) to $180K (2021). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Arc of Iroquois County Watseka, IL | Keyless Entry System | $15,000 |
| Iroquois Memorial Hospital Watseka, IL | Stryker Neptune Surgical | $10,000 |
| Martinton Food Pantry Martinton, IL | FOOD,CLEANING Supplies, Assist | $10,000 |
| Prairie States Christian Camp Watseka, IL | Remodel Bathrooms | $10,000 |
| First United Church Watseka, IL | Purchase Food at Local Stores | $10,000 |
| Living Hope Chruch Watseka, IL | Replace Carpet | $10,000 |
| Iroquois Mental Health Center Watseka, IL | Psychiatric Care | $10,000 |
| Iroquois Co Cust 9 Academic Founda Watseka, IL | IPADS | $7,500 |
| Prairie Dells Church Restoration Watseka, IL | Paint Church | $6,000 |
| Crescent Iroquois EMS Crescent City, IL | VHF Radios | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,028,000 | $103,288 | $140,632 | $126,035 | 22 | $126,035 | $47,607 | $130,665 |
| 2024 | $1,065,775 | $101,614 | $151,775 | $129,972 | 24 | $129,972 | $46,265 | $127,708 |
| 2023 | $1,115,944 | $68,525 | $175,017 | $152,601 | 21 | $152,601 | $23,286 | $130,357 |
| 2022 | $1,220,569 | $415,077 | $158,916 | $131,526 | 22 | $131,526 | $25,039 | $152,540 |
| 2021 | $967,905 | $276,859 | $216,371 | $180,458 | 23 | $180,458 | $217,283 | $133,627 |
| 2020 | $906,040 | $134,582 | $166,393 | $138,823 | 27 | — | $5,818 | $137,528 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust reported a distributable amount of $131K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as supporting 501(c)(3) organizations in its covered geographical area. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations providing services in areas such as developmental disabilities, mental health, healthcare, youth activities, food assistance, and legal services.
These examples reflect grantees’ own descriptions: The Arc of Iroquois County says it provides care and training for people with developmental disabilities; Iroquois Mental Health Center says it helps residents address life challenges, including situational, vocational, psychological, and substance-induced factors; Iroquois Memorial Hospital says it provides regional healthcare services; and Crossroads Youth Center says it operates a youth center offering activities and support for children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 22 grants totaling $126,035. Grants ranged from $910 to $15,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $15,000 to The Arc of Iroquois County for a keyless entry system; $10,000 each to Iroquois Memorial Hospital for a surgical system, Martinton Food Pantry for food, cleaning supplies, and assistance, and Iroquois Mental Health Center for psychiatric care. Crossroads Youth Center received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists First Financial and Susan Cross as co-trustees.
Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
First Financial
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
$8K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Susan Cross
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
$6K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to First Financial (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust
How much does Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust give each year?
Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust gave $126K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $130K across 24 grants.
What is Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust's typical grant size?
Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,729, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust that year got $5K on average.
Where does Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust give grants?
Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Watseka, IL (14 grants), Sheldon, IL (2 grants) and Crescent City, IL (2 grants).
Does Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust's largest grantees?
Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust's largest 2025 grantees include The Arc of Iroquois County ($15,000), Iroquois Memorial Hospital ($10,000) and Martinton Food Pantry ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust?
Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust fund?
The trust’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as supporting 501(c)(3) organizations in its covered geographical area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust?
The 2024 filing says applicants must use the donation request form provided by the foundation, describe their charitable function, and provide a copy of their IRS 501(c)(3) approval. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust's EIN?
Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7167732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust funds
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