Griffith Family Foundation
Griffith Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New Hope, Pennsylvania. In filing year 2025, it reported 18 grants totaling $207,785 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Pennsylvania and several other states.
Griffith Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Griffith Family Foundation gave $208K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $207,785
- +133.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,544
- +29.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $312,694
- -34.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Griffith Family Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5 Bellinghamshire Place, New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: (215) 840-8103
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Griffith Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve ($50K). Together the top 10 received $189K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 45 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Pennsylvania (83%). Other recipient-state shares were Connecticut (8%), New Jersey (5%), New York (2%), and Texas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Griffith Family Foundation gives
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1199% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $208K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve New Hope, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Episcopal Community Services Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College School of Social Work Bryn Mawr, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Children First Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Bucks County Herald Foundation Doylestown, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Westminster School Simsbury, CT | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| World Cafe Live Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| James a Michener Art Museum Doylestown, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Artyard Frenchtown, NJ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Barnard College New York, NY | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $312,694 | $48,370 | $213,048 | $207,785 | 18 | $209,442 | $26,670 | $19,477 |
| 2024 | $477,372 | $79,242 | $100,323 | $89,000 | 10 | $90,150 | $67,993 | $25,940 |
| 2023 | $498,453 | $402,067 | $30,354 | $19,000 | 4 | $22,098 | $1,375 | $13,044 |
| 2022 | $126,740 | $1,901 | $30,395 | $16,000 | 6 | $17,050 | — | $10,010 |
| 2021 | $155,234 | $7,481 | $44,868 | $32,500 | 7 | — | — | $10,747 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Griffith Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve says it promotes knowledge and use of native plants and inspires conservation action; Episcopal Community Services says it works to reduce intergenerational poverty and support economic independence; and the Bucks County Herald Foundation says it supports local journalism in the Bucks County area. Other grantees include arts, education, social-work, and community organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $207,785. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $7,500. Listed larger grants included $50,000 to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve; $25,000 to Episcopal Community Services; $20,000 each to Bryn Mawr College School of Social Work, Children First, and Bucks County Herald Foundation; and $15,000 to Westminster School. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David E Griffith as chair, Lindsay Griffith as treasurer, and Jacqueling Griffith as secretary.
Griffith Family Foundation is led by David E. Griffith, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David E. Griffith
Chair
Trustee → President, 2024
President → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jacqueling Griffith
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lindsay Griffith
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charles E. Griffith Jr. (2021–2024) — Former President
- Former: Alan R. Griffith (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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
How much does Griffith Family Foundation give each year?
Griffith Family Foundation gave $208K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $89K across 10 grants.
What is Griffith Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Griffith Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,544, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Griffith Family Foundation give grants?
Griffith Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (5 grants), New Hope, PA (2 grants) and Doylestown, PA (2 grants).
Does Griffith Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Griffith Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Griffith Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Griffith Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve ($50,000), Episcopal Community Services ($25,000) and Bryn Mawr College School of Social Work ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Griffith Family Foundation?
Griffith Family Foundation reported $313K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $209K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Griffith Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Griffith Family Foundation?
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's EIN?
Griffith Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6335556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Griffith Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Griffith Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Griffith Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/griffith-family-foundation-morg_36103ad2739f498aa4df72d118ee8141
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