Griffith Family Foundation Inc
Griffith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its 2024 grants went to organizations in several fields, including health, arts and culture, athletics, and community and environmental work.
Griffith Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Griffith Family Foundation Inc gave $210K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Indiana. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,350
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,573
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,423,259
- +13.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (6 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (79% 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 Griffith Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit a letter; the filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: C Perry Griffith Jr - President
Mailing address: 499 Forest Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone: (317) 655-3110
Website: https://griffithfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Griffith Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eskenazi Health Foundation ($23K). Together the top 10 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 239 grants of 239 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 14% to Colorado, 6% to New York, 1% to Illinois, and less than 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Griffith Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 46 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $138K (2020) to $210K (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eskenazi Health Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to General Fund | $22,500 |
| Crown Hill Heritage Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to General Fund | $21,000 |
| Riley Children's Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to General Fund | $20,000 |
| First Baptist Athletics Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to General Fund | $20,000 |
| Aces Aspen, CO | Contribution to General Fund | $10,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center Snowmass Village, CO | Contribution to General Fund | $10,000 |
| Big Car Media Inc Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to General Fund | $10,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church New York, NY | Contribution to General Fund | $10,000 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass Aspen, CO | Contribution to General Fund | $8,850 |
| Ganggang Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,423,259 | $320,569 | $234,752 | $210,350 | 46 | $210,350 | $313,669 | $211,950 |
| 2023 | $3,020,863 | $140,452 | $227,604 | $201,000 | 47 | $201,000 | $134,189 | $186,523 |
| 2022 | $3,108,015 | $89,294 | $216,095 | $187,000 | 51 | $187,000 | $89,294 | $191,695 |
| 2021 | $3,234,816 | $1,180,219 | $169,260 | $150,000 | 47 | $150,000 | $298,404 | $182,222 |
| 2020 | $2,223,857 | $52,572 | $166,940 | $138,200 | 48 | — | $45,634 | $145,573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Griffith Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $212K 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 mission statement for this Indianapolis foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supported. Eskenazi Health Foundation describes its mission as promoting a vital, healthy Indianapolis community through philanthropic resources for Eskenazi Health. Anderson Ranch Arts Center says it fosters creativity and growth through visual arts, while Big Car Media describes work bringing art to people and supporting communities. Other 2024 recipients included organizations focused on historic preservation, film, lake and watershed preservation, and public spaces.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $210,350. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $22,500, with a median grant of $2,000. Among the largest were $22,500 to Eskenazi Health Foundation, $21,000 to Crown Hill Heritage Foundation, $20,000 to Riley Children’s Foundation, and $20,000 to First Baptist Athletics. Other notable awards included $10,000 each to ACES, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Big Car Media, and Second Presbyterian Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists C Perry Griffith Jr as president; N Michelle Griffith as vice president; and C Perry Griffith III, Maegan G O’Neal, and Claire H Griffith as directors.
Griffith Family Foundation Inc is led by C. Perry Griffith Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. Perry Griffith Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C. Perry Griffith III
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire H. Griffith
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maegan G. O'Neal
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
N. Michelle Griffith
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Griffith Family Foundation Inc
How much does Griffith Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Griffith Family Foundation Inc gave $210K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $201K across 47 grants.
What is Griffith Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Griffith Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,573, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Griffith Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Griffith Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Griffith Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (14%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (35 grants), Aspen, CO (2 grants) and Culver, IN (2 grants).
Does Griffith Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Griffith Family Foundation Inc'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 Griffith Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Griffith Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Eskenazi Health Foundation ($22,500), Crown Hill Heritage Foundation ($21,000) and Riley Children's Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Griffith Family Foundation Inc?
Griffith Family Foundation Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $212K (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 Griffith Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for this Indianapolis foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supported. Eskenazi Health Foundation describes its mission as promoting a vital, healthy Indianapolis community through philanthropic resources for Eskenazi Health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Griffith Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Griffith Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Griffith Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3922751. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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