Griffin White Foundation Inc
Griffin White Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing states that it funds supportive services for elders and nonprofit organizations serving elders in Haverhill.
Griffin White Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Griffin White Foundation Inc gave $239K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Massachusetts. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $239,039
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,865
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,442
- Total assets
- $8,888,593
- +13.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 Griffin White Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing instructs applicants to contact the board of directors with a written request describing the circumstances and assistance needed. The filing says awards are restricted to the Greater Haverhill area.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists August 31 for the current calendar year. The 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists August 31 for the current calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: Board Of Directors Griffin White F
Mailing address: PO Box 6116, Haverhill, MA 01831
Phone: (978) 420-5260
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Griffin White Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bethany Community Service ($50K). Together the top 10 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 104 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing restricts awards to the Greater Haverhill area. All grant dollars in the 2025 filing went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Griffin White Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 22 grantees (5%) 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 $7K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $6K repeat.
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 $183K (2022) to $293K (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Community Service Haverhill, MA | NEEDS | $50,000 |
| Agespan Lawrence, MA | NEEDS | $25,000 |
| Sarah's Place Haverhill, MA | NEEDS | $24,100 |
| Rebuilding Together Greater Haverhi Haverhill, MA | NEEDS | $19,750 |
| Community Action Inc Haverhill, MA | NEEDS | $16,625 |
| All Saints Parish Pantry Haverhill, MA | NEEDS | $15,500 |
| St Gabriel Parish Haverhill, MA | NEEDS | $10,000 |
| Breakfast Exchange Club of Greater Haverhill, MA | NEEDS | $9,500 |
| Ruth's House Haverhill, MA | NEEDS | $8,000 |
| Haverhill YMCA Haverhill, MA | NEEDS | $7,950 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,888,593 | $297,183 | $279,321 | $239,039 | 22 | $239,039 | $269,366 |
| 2024 | $7,809,981 | $272,508 | $257,310 | $219,250 | 22 | $219,250 | $248,452 |
| 2023 | $6,882,090 | $224,443 | $337,793 | $293,000 | 20 | $293,000 | $197,392 |
| 2022 | $6,547,609 | $305,485 | $210,844 | $183,000 | 20 | $183,000 | $288,345 |
| 2021 | $7,064,963 | $198,912 | $221,057 | $184,990 | 20 | $184,990 | $176,445 |
| 2020 | $6,267,878 | $246,057 | $246,855 | $210,580 | 19 | — | $226,201 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as funding supportive services for elders and nonprofit organizations that serve elders in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose missions address a range of needs. AgeSpan says its mission is to ensure everyone’s choice to lead fulfilling lives as they age. Community Action Inc says it works to help individuals, families, and communities overcome poverty through education, training, advocacy, prevention, and services for basic needs. Ruth’s House says it recycles and reuses clothing and household goods, with the goal of supplying clothing to people in need. Penacook Place describes its mission as promoting residents’ quality of life and providing care in a safe, welcoming environment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $239,039 through 22 grants. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $50,000, with a median of $6,442. The largest awards included $50,000 to Bethany Community Service, $25,000 to AgeSpan, $24,100 to Sarah’s Place, $19,750 to Rebuilding Together Greater Haverhi, and $16,625 to Community Action Inc. The filing lists the purposes of these awards as “NEEDS.”
Other 2025 awards included $8,000 to Ruth’s House, $6,884 to Penacook Place, $6,000 to Emmaus House, and $6,000 to Opportunity Works. Opportunity Works says it enhances the quality of life of people with disabilities through integration, inclusion, and independence. Somebody Cares New England, which says it works to alleviate hunger and homelessness and advocate for children, youth, and the elderly, received $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Diane Galvin as president, Lucinda Nolet as secretary, James P Cleary III as vice preside, and Stephen Jaskelevicus as treasurer. It also lists David Shaw, Melinda Barrett, Thomas Faulkner Jr, Faith Delaney, and Brian Farmer as board members.
Griffin White Foundation Inc is led by Diane Galvin, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane Galvin
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
$6K (2025)
James P. Cleary III
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
$8K (2020) → $0 (2025)
David Shaw
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lucinda Nolet
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melinda Barrett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Faulkner Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Farmer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Faith Delaney
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Stephen Jaskelevicus
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Duncan Farmer (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Faulkner Sr. (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: William J. Klueber (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Steven Jaskelevicus (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 Diane Galvin (President).
Frequently asked questions about Griffin White Foundation Inc
How much does Griffin White Foundation Inc give each year?
Griffin White Foundation Inc gave $239K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $219K across 22 grants.
What is Griffin White Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Griffin White Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,442, and its average grant was $10,865, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Griffin White Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Griffin White Foundation Inc give grants?
Griffin White Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Haverhill, MA (18 grants) and Lawrence, MA (3 grants).
Does Griffin White Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Griffin White Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Needs" (22 grants).
Who are Griffin White Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Griffin White Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Bethany Community Service ($50,000), Agespan ($25,000) and Sarah's Place ($24,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Griffin White Foundation Inc?
Griffin White Foundation Inc reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $297K.
What does Griffin White Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as funding supportive services for elders and nonprofit organizations that serve elders in Haverhill, Massachusetts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Griffin White Foundation Inc?
The filing instructs applicants to contact the board of directors with a written request describing the circumstances and assistance needed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Griffin White Foundation Inc's EIN?
Griffin White Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2148009. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Griffin White Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/griffin-white-foundation-inc-morg_f0876b6297a04f1896aa5f2e6a23c7be
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