Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr
Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $719K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $45K. Net investment income was $18K.
Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr gave $45K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $45K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $45,000
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $45,000
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $718,754
- -5.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Young Americas Foundation ($45K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−19%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $58K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Americas Foundation Reston, VA | General Operating | $45,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $718,754 | $22,804 | $62,046 | $45,000 | 1 | $46,655 | $18,239 | $50,667 |
| 2025 | $757,998 | $15,695 | $47,541 | $30,000 | 1 | $33,061 | $18,471 | $47,386 |
| 2024 | $789,875 | $30,288 | $73,973 | $57,894 | 1 | $60,814 | $16,882 | $44,309 |
| 2023 | $833,563 | $13,072 | $71,533 | $55,327 | 1 | $58,279 | $13,765 | $44,408 |
| 2022 | $892,025 | $41,506 | $73,669 | $38,595 | 1 | $41,841 | $25,903 | $52,104 |
| 2021 | $924,189 | $603,605 | $45,271 | $28,110 | 2 | — | $588,352 | $38,595 |
| 2020 | $365,857 | $512,393 | $33,733 | $21,414 | 1 | — | $6,626 | $28,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$16K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2020–2025) — Corporate Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $16K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr
How much does Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr give each year?
Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr gave $45K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr?
Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr reported $719K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (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.
Where does Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr operate?
Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr has awarded grants in California, Virginia.
What is Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr's EIN?
Griffin Ordway Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6331859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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