Griffin Phoenix Foundation
Griffin Phoenix Foundation is a private foundation based in Larkspur, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants for purposes including medical research, support for people who are poor or in need, support for homeless and disabled people, and animal preservation.
Griffin Phoenix Foundation at a glance
In short: Griffin Phoenix Foundation gave $302K across 76 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state California. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $302,000
- +2416.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 76
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,974
- +1158.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $6,310,528
- +2597.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (29 of 76, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Griffin Phoenix 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: 125 East Sir Francis Drake Blvd 3, Larkspur, CA 94939
Phone: (415) 847-9667
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Griffin Phoenix Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church ($50K). Together the top 10 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
254 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 253 grants of 254 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California received 31% of grant dollars, New York 12%, Virginia 9%, the District of Columbia 7%, and Texas 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 76 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Griffin Phoenix Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 29 of 76 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 34% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1578% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 941% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $302K (2024). In 2024 it made 76 grants totaling $302K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church Novato, CA | Support for Poor and Needy | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Atlanta, GA | Support for Homeless and Disabled | $8,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical Research and Support for Children | $8,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society of Marin San Rafael, CA | Support for Poor and Needy | $8,000 |
| The Shriner's Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Medical Research and Support for Children | $8,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Medical Research | $6,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Seattle, WA | Medical Research | $4,000 |
| American Diabetes Association Alexandria, VA | Medical Research | $4,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Medical Research | $4,000 |
| American Institute of Cancer Research Washington, DC | Medical Research | $4,000 |
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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 | $6,310,528 | $6,387,004 | $308,830 | $302,000 | 76 | $307,785 | $3,726,114 | $32,704 |
| 2023 | $233,970 | $17,521 | $18,610 | $12,000 | 38 | $17,695 | $10,458 | $11,122 |
| 2022 | $224,743 | $19,093 | $18,149 | $12,000 | 36 | $17,222 | $12,740 | $11,332 |
| 2021 | $223,299 | $25,128 | $18,263 | $18,000 | 56 | $18,000 | $25,128 | $13,092 |
| 2020 | $215,734 | $24,897 | $18,183 | $18,000 | 48 | — | $18,897 | $11,281 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Griffin Phoenix Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include support for medical organizations, social-service organizations, and animal organizations. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for catastrophic pediatric diseases through research and treatment. Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue describes its work as rescuing, rehabilitating, and placing donkeys, and removing wild burros from areas where they have lost habitat.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 76 grants totaling $302,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $4,000.
The largest reported grant was $50,000 to Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church in Novato, California, for support for people who are poor and in need. Other notable grants included $8,000 each to Habitat for Humanity in Atlanta, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin in San Rafael, and Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa. The foundation also gave $4,000 each to organizations including Mara Elephant Project USA, Smile Train, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue, and the American Heart Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gus Constantin as president, Andrew Constantin as CFO, and Mary Jane Constantin as director.
Griffin Phoenix Foundation is led by Gus Constantin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gus Constantin
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jane Constantin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Constantin
CFO
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about Griffin Phoenix Foundation
How much does Griffin Phoenix Foundation give each year?
Griffin Phoenix Foundation gave $302K across 76 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 38 grants.
What is Griffin Phoenix Foundation's typical grant size?
Griffin Phoenix Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,974, across 76 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Griffin Phoenix Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Griffin Phoenix Foundation give grants?
Griffin Phoenix Foundation's top state is California, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), San Francisco, CA (5 grants) and San Rafael, CA (5 grants).
Does Griffin Phoenix Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Griffin Phoenix Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 76) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (15 grants), "Support for Poor and Needy" (11 grants) and "Support for Wilderness Preservation" (11 grants).
Who are Griffin Phoenix Foundation's largest grantees?
Griffin Phoenix Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church ($50,000), Habitat for Humanity ($8,000) and St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Griffin Phoenix Foundation?
Griffin Phoenix Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $308K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Griffin Phoenix Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include support for medical organizations, social-service organizations, and animal organizations. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Griffin Phoenix 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 Griffin Phoenix Foundation's EIN?
Griffin Phoenix Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0398515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Griffin Phoenix 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Griffin Phoenix Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/griffin-phoenix-foundation-morg_7d1b75ec970a42d0980488eed45d10bd
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