Griffith Family Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Macon, GA EIN: 58-2075742 Website

The Griffith Family Foundation Inc is a private charitable foundation based in Macon, Georgia. Established in 1993-1994, the foundation has over 30 years of philanthropic support dedicated to the Middle Georgia community. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) private foundation committed to supporting efficient nonprofit organizations that enhance quality of life in the Central Georgia region.

Key facts about Griffith Family Foundation Inc

EIN: 58-2075742
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $916,386
Grants made (2024): 46
Average grant: $19,921
Median grant: $10,000
New grantees (estimate): 35% first-time grantees (16 of 46, 2024)
Total assets: $14,916,334
Primary geography: Georgia (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply: The foundation accepts grant applications during a single annual cycle. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Griffith Family Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Griffith Family Foundation Inc's 46 itemized 2024 grants were Georgia (98%). The most frequent recipient cities were Macon, GA (38 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Griffith Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

35%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 16 of 46 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $23K. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $16K repeat.

61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$14.9M

+53.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$916K

-17.8% YoY

Grant Count

-25.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+10.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Griffith Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $744K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: To inspire, encourage, and empower the citizens of Central Georgia by cultivating education and the arts, creating economic opportunity, and developing compassionate leaders.

The foundation's funding is guided by a belief in social justice, with emphasis on initiatives that promote equity and address structural injustices at individual and community levels.

Strategic Priorities:

Capacity building
Individual and community empowerment
Creating opportunity

Primary Funding Areas:

Education
Arts & Culture
Economic opportunity
Human Services
Higher education
Children and social services

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in:

Central Georgia (Macon-Bibb community)
Georgia
Maryland
District of Columbia

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $901K (98%)

Maryland $10K (1%)

District of Columbia $5K (1%)

Share of all 46 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alabama District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Kentucky Maryland North Carolina Pennsylvania Texas

Cities

MaconAtlantaDecaturMcdonoughRobertaForsythAthensAustinBarnesvilleBonairCarrolltonChapel HillChicagoFort ValleyHarverfordIrwintonJacksonvilleLandoverLizellaLondon

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $14,916,334
Total Giving: $916,386
Total Revenues: $6,328,622
Total Expenses: $1,153,034
Number of Employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$14,916,334	$9,729,720	$13,312,777
Revenue	$6,328,622	$-2,234,734	$51,833
Expenses	$1,153,034	$1,351,740	$305,637
Qualifying Distributions	$916,386	$1,108,686	$114,000
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$744,111	$615,659	$783,675

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

240 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Communities & Schools of Ctr GA ($80,000), Motivating Youth Foundation Inc ($55,000), Hope for the Heart of Georgia Inc ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
COMMUNITIES & SCHOOLS OF CTR GA Macon, GA	GENERAL FUND	$80,000
MOTIVATING YOUTH FOUNDATION INC Macon, GA	GENERAL FUND	$55,000
HOPE FOR THE HEART OF GEORGIA INC Macon, GA	GENERAL FUND	$50,000
RECOVERY UNDER THE HEALER INC Macon, GA	GENERAL FUND	$50,000
FORWARD MACON Macon, GA	GENERAL FUND	$45,000
VICTORY ACADEMY & OUTREACH Macon, GA	GENERAL FUND	$44,700
PROVERBS 4 MINISTRIES INC Macon, GA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$40,000
LIGHTHOUSE RECOVERY MINISTIRES INC Macon, GA	GENERAL FUND	$40,000
STREETLINE PERCUSSIONINC Macon, GA	GENERAL FUND	$37,500
THE LIAISON GROUP INC Macon, GA	GENERAL FUND	$37,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Benjamin W Griffith III	President/Tr	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 6304 Peake Rd, Macon, GA 31210-3960

Telephone: 478-477-1000

EIN: 58-2075742

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Griffith Family Foundation Inc fund?

**Mission:** To inspire, encourage, and empower the citizens of Central Georgia by cultivating education and the arts, creating economic opportunity, and developing compassionate leaders. The foundation's funding is guided by a belief in social justice, with emphasis on initiatives that promote equity and address structural injustices at individual and community levels. **Strategic Priorities:** • Capacity building • Individual and community empowerment • Creating opportunity **Primary Funding …

How do I apply for a grant from Griffith Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation accepts grant applications during a single annual cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Griffith Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in: • Central Georgia (Macon-Bibb community) • Georgia • Maryland • District of Columbia

What size grants does Griffith Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Griffith Family Foundation Inc awarded 46 grants totaling $916K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Griffith Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Griffith Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $744K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Griffith Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Griffith Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2075742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.