Ginn Family Foundation
The Ginn Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Ginn Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ginn Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,402,000
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +4500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,478
- -97.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $18,959,040
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ginn Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Ftci - One Madison Ave Ste 200, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (518) 640-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ginn Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Auburn University ($380K). Together the top 10 received $895K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 50 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (38%), Alabama (27%), South Carolina (19%), and the District of Columbia (8%). New Jersey recipients received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ginn Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $951K (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | General Purpose Grant | $380,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | General Purpose Grant | $125,000 |
| Hoover Institution Washington, DC | General Purpose Grant | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Low Country Hilton Head Island, SC | General Purpose Grant | $60,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation Palm Dessert, CA | General Purpose Grant | $45,000 |
| Jasper Animal Rescue Mission Ridgeland, SC | General Purpose Grant | $40,000 |
| Tennis Association of Hilton Head Island Hilton Head, SC | General Purpose Grant | $40,000 |
| University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | General Purpose Grant | $40,000 |
| Barnes Tennis Center San Diego, CA | General Purpose Grant | $35,000 |
| The Outside Foundation Hilton Head Island, SC | General Purpose Grant | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,959,040 | $4,013,157 | $1,691,429 | $1,402,000 | 46 | $1,529,116 | $3,905,125 | $958,347 |
| 2023 | $16,639,613 | $500,511 | $1,689,438 | $1,427,000 | 1 | $1,543,057 | $359,122 | $942,184 |
| 2022 | $17,828,468 | $998,834 | $1,775,844 | $1,493,000 | 1 | $1,622,671 | $857,581 | $982,436 |
| 2021 | $18,605,684 | $2,530,149 | $1,352,162 | $1,095,000 | 1 | $1,104,500 | $2,411,209 | $1,156,699 |
| 2020 | $17,431,130 | $1,925,087 | $1,228,150 | $951,000 | 1 | — | $1,819,586 | $974,916 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ginn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $958K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a university, community foundations, an animal rescue organization, and organizations associated with medical care, tennis, and the arts. The grantees’ stated missions illustrate this range: Jasper Animal Rescue Mission says it provides shelter, care, medical and adoption services for homeless, lost, abused, and neglected animals; the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry says its mission is strengthening community by connecting people, resources, and needs; and University of the Pacific says it provides a student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $1,402,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $380,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants included $380,000 to Auburn University, $125,000 to Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation, $100,000 to the Hoover Institution, and $60,000 to the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Other grants included $45,000 to Desert Community Foundation and $40,000 each to Jasper Animal Rescue Mission, Tennis Association of Hilton Head Island, and University of the Pacific.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samuel L. Ginn as chairman and director; Samantha Boyd as director and secretary; Michael V. Ginn as executive director; Ann Ginn as director; and Matthew Ginn as director and CFO.
Ginn Family Foundation is led by Michael V. Ginn, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael V. Ginn
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $95K (2024)
Samuel L. Ginn
Chairman & Director
Chairman → Chairman & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Ginn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Ginn
Director & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Boyd
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $95K, to Michael V Ginn (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ginn Family Foundation
How much does Ginn Family Foundation give each year?
Ginn Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 1 grant.
What is Ginn Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ginn Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $30,478, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ginn Family Foundation give grants?
Ginn Family Foundation's top state is California, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (27%) and South Carolina (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bluffton, SC (6 grants), Palm Dessert, CA (4 grants), Carlsbad, CA (4 grants) and Hilton Head Island, SC (3 grants).
Does Ginn Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ginn Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ginn Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ginn Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Auburn University ($380,000), Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation ($125,000) and Hoover Institution ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ginn Family Foundation?
Ginn Family Foundation reported $19.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $958K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ginn Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a university, community foundations, an animal rescue organization, and organizations associated with medical care, tennis, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ginn Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ginn Family Foundation's EIN?
Ginn Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0636598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ginn Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ginn Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ginn-family-foundation-morg_2665b5474d0f442dae9392aed8c4980d
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