Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret
Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports other 501(c)(3) organizations through contributions and states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret at a glance
In short: Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret gave $8.7M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $348K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,712,000
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $348,480
- -27.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $159,075,520
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Whtfd Mgmt Llc 300 Park Ave 1720, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (929) 577-9889
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Environmental Defense Fund ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 46 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (49%), California (24%), Virginia (12%), Alabama (6%), and Massachusetts (5%). These figures describe recipient locations in that filing year.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret gives
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 (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 $8.1M (2020) to $8.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $8.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | General Operating | $2,000,000 |
| Stanford University Redwood City, CA | Education | $2,000,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund Albany, NY | General Operating | $1,375,260 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Operating | $1,000,000 |
| Indian Springs School Indian Springs, AL | Education | $530,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | General Operating | $500,000 |
| Harvard University MD PhD Boston, MA | Education | $231,740 |
| Harvard College Boston, MA | Education | $200,000 |
| Shining Hope For Communities Inc New York, NY | General Operating | $155,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc Cutchogue, NY | General Operating | $100,000 |
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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 | $159,075,520 | $14,671,736 | $9,564,813 | $8,712,000 | 25 | $8,727,070 | $17,165,671 | $9,175,748 |
| 2023 | $156,123,981 | $11,122,350 | $9,704,189 | $8,700,000 | 18 | $8,709,397 | $10,360,375 | $8,754,512 |
| 2022 | $153,856,390 | $10,526,018 | $9,605,552 | $8,912,500 | 1 | $8,963,313 | $9,395,110 | $8,885,479 |
| 2021 | $153,022,620 | $10,234,389 | $9,455,985 | $8,411,100 | 1 | $8,411,108 | $9,188,676 | $8,916,618 |
| 2020 | $152,102,598 | $10,825,459 | $9,188,291 | $8,091,500 | 1 | — | $7,930,760 | $8,064,869 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret reported a distributable amount of $9.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support other 501(c)(3) exempt organizations through contributions. Its 2024 grants show support for education, environmental organizations, human services, and philanthropic organizations.
Among its grantees, Environmental Defense Fund describes its work as addressing climate change, pollution, and environmental protection through scientific evidence, economic expertise, partnerships, and legal advocacy. The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Indian Springs School describes itself as a support organization for Alabama Educational Foundation. Shining Hope for Communities says it provides services, community advocacy, and education and leadership development for women and girls. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $8,712,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $2,000,000, with a median grant of $90,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $2,000,000 to Environmental Defense Fund for general operating support and $2,000,000 to Stanford University for education. Other large grants included $1,375,260 to Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund for general operating support, $1,000,000 to The Nature Conservancy for general operating support, and $530,000 to Indian Springs School for education. The foundation also gave $500,000 to Robin Hood Foundation and $155,000 to Shining Hope for Communities, both for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Silver Phsnt PTC LLC as trustee and Griffith Harsh IV as a distribution committee voting member.
Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Silver Phsnt PTC LLC
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Griffith R. Harsh IV
Dist. Committee Voting Member
Trustee → Dist. Committee Voting Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margaret C. Whitman (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 R Harsh IV And Margaret
How much does Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret give each year?
Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret gave $8.7M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.7M across 18 grants.
What is Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret's typical grant size?
Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret's median grant in 2024 was $90,000, and its average grant was $348,480, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret give grants?
Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (24%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret give general operating support?
Yes: 84% of Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret's largest grantees?
Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret's largest 2024 grantees include Environmental Defense Fund ($2,000,000), Stanford University ($2,000,000) and Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund ($1,375,260), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret?
Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret reported $159.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9.2M (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 R Harsh IV And Margaret fund?
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support other 501(c)(3) exempt organizations through contributions. Its 2024 grants show support for education, environmental organizations, human services, and philanthropic organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret's EIN?
Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8033091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret 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 October 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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