Griffith Family Foundation Inc
The Griffith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Macon, Georgia, with more than 30 years of philanthropic support for Middle Georgia. It supports efficient 501(c)(3) organizations working to enhance quality of life in the Central Georgia community, with an emphasis on education and the arts, economic opportunity, and leadership development.
Griffith Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Griffith Family Foundation Inc gave $916K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Georgia. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $916,386
- -17.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -25.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,921
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,916,334
- +53.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (15 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (98% 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
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website also provides a 2026 application form and says incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists January 15 through March 1, 2026, for submissions, with decisions by April 15, 2026. It describes this as the sole grant cycle for calendar year 2026.
- Deadline
- The website lists January 15 through March 1, 2026, for submissions, with decisions by April 15, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6304 Peake Road, Macon, GA 31210
Phone: (478) 477-1000
Website: https://thegriffithfoundation.com
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 Communities & Schools of Ctr GA ($80K). Together the top 10 received $479K.
Grant Size Distribution
240 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 224 grants of 240 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its community focus as Central Georgia and Macon-Bibb. In 2024, 98% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, with 1% each going to Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Griffith Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 46 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K 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 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 $114K (2022) to $1.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $916K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $14,916,334 | $6,328,622 | $1,153,034 | $916,386 | 46 | $916,386 | — | $744,111 |
| 2023 | $9,729,720 | $-2,234,734 | $1,351,740 | $1,115,500 | 62 | $1,108,686 | — | $615,659 |
| 2022 | $13,312,777 | $51,833 | $305,637 | $114,000 | 21 | $114,000 | — | $783,675 |
| 2021 | $13,566,582 | $5,745,089 | $1,703,477 | $1,535,900 | 65 | $1,535,900 | $1,409,364 | $783,770 |
| 2020 | $9,525,121 | $3,445,007 | $1,244,964 | $1,024,819 | 46 | — | $1,216,667 | $347,721 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to inspire, encourage, and empower the citizens of Central Georgia by cultivating education and the arts, creating economic opportunity, and developing compassionate leaders.” Its stated strategic priorities are capacity building, individual and community empowerment, and creating opportunity. The foundation says its funding is guided by social justice and emphasizes equity and addressing structural injustices.
Examples of grantees’ work include Hope for the Heart of Georgia, whose stated purpose is to conduct evangelist events supporting the Gospel of Jesus Christ; Forward Macon, which says it advances education and development in the Macon area; and Middle Georgia Access to Justice, which seeks to provide legal assistance to residents who cannot afford it. Other 2024 grantees include Otis Redding Foundation, whose stated mission involves youth programs in music, writing, and instrumentation, and Caring Solutions, which describes its work as providing medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $916,386. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $80,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest 2024 grants included $80,000 to Communities & Schools of Central Georgia, $55,000 to Motivating Youth Foundation, $50,000 each to Hope for the Heart of Georgia and Recovery Under the Healer, and $45,000 to Forward Macon.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Benjamin W. Griffith III as President/Treasurer.
Griffith Family Foundation Inc is led by Benjamin W. Griffith III, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin W. Griffith III
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Teresa M. Griffith (2020) — Secretary
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 $916K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 62 grants.
What is Griffith Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Griffith Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,921, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Griffith Family Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Griffith Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Griffith Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Macon, GA (38 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 Communities & Schools of Ctr GA ($80,000), Motivating Youth Foundation Inc ($55,000) and Hope for the Heart of Georgia Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Griffith Family Foundation Inc?
Griffith Family Foundation Inc reported $14.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $916K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $744K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Griffith Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to inspire, encourage, and empower the citizens of Central Georgia by cultivating education and the arts, creating economic opportunity, and developing compassionate leaders.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Griffith Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 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.
Does Griffith Family Foundation Inc 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.
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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