Griffiths Foundation
Griffiths Foundation was a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return and describes a merger in which Griffiths Foundation was the merging entity and Harold F. Griffiths Foundation the surviving entity; the filing says Griffiths Foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Griffiths Foundation at a glance
In short: Griffiths Foundation gave $130K across 14 grants in 2022 (avg $9K), mostly in Minnesota. 7% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $130,000
- +13.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $9,286
- +5.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (77% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Griffiths Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is reported on a final return; the foundation appears to have wound down.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2717 Niagara Ln, Minneapolis, MN 55447
Phone: (763) 557-8935
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Griffiths Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Dunwoody College of Technology ($25K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 15% to recipients in Florida, and 8% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Griffiths Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 93% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2019 to 2022 (+8%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2020) to $130K (2022). In 2022 it made 14 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN | Educational Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MN | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc Coconut Creek, FL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Mayo Foundation Rochester, MN | Cancer & Alzheimer's Disease Research | $10,000 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation St Louis Park, MN | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Twin City Public Television St. Paul, MN | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Dinomights Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2022 filing reports that, under a merger agreement effective October 5, 2022, Griffiths Foundation distributed $157,868 in cash and publicly traded securities to Harold F. Griffiths Foundation. The securities had a cost basis of $2,447,415 and a fair market value of $2,960,001.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $103,124 | $135,200 | $130,000 | 14 | $131,575 | $101,015 | $110,377 |
| 2021 | $2,621,964 | $1,265,335 | $119,341 | $115,000 | 13 | $116,417 | $100,426 | $129,195 |
| 2020 | $1,474,620 | $-63,831 | $114,503 | $110,000 | 12 | — | $80,270 | $101,321 |
| 2019 | $1,664,320 | $126,469 | $123,137 | $120,000 | 14 | — | $124,819 | $107,831 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Griffiths Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2022 — 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 Griffiths Foundation is provided. Its listed 2022 grants show support for educational scholarships, program support, human services, and cancer and Alzheimer’s disease research.
Among its grantees, Dunwoody College of Technology describes its mission as creating opportunities for successful careers, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Feed My Starving Children says it works to address child hunger worldwide. Sharing and Caring Hands says it serves people in need who do not qualify for government assistance, including through emergency assistance. Food for the Poor describes work linking churches to serve people who are materially poor and poor in spirit. Judicial Watch says it promotes integrity, transparency, and accountability in government and fidelity to the rule of law.
Grantmaking
In 2022, Griffiths Foundation reported 14 grants totaling $130,000. The grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Earlier filings report 13 grants totaling $115,000 in 2021 and 12 grants totaling $110,000 in 2020.
Among the largest listed 2022 grants were $25,000 to Dunwoody College of Technology for educational scholarships, and $10,000 each to Feed My Starving Children, Food for the Poor, Mayo Foundation for cancer and Alzheimer’s disease research, Park Nicollet Foundation, Sharing and Caring Hands, Twin City Public Television, Wounded Warrior Project, and Judicial Watch. The listed grants also include $5,000 each to Dinomights, Elevate Life, and Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Kenneth H. Griffiths as CEO and director, Keith A. Griffiths as president and director, and Arthur Hahn as secretary, treasurer, and director.
Griffiths Foundation is led by Kenneth H. Griffiths, CEO & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Kenneth H. Griffiths
CEO & Director
Secretary → CEO & Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith A. Griffiths
President & Director
Treasurer → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Hahn
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
New on the 2022 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harold F. Griffiths (2019–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Griffiths Foundation
How much does Griffiths Foundation give each year?
Griffiths Foundation gave $130K across 14 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $115K across 13 grants.
What is Griffiths Foundation's typical grant size?
Griffiths Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,286, across 14 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Griffiths Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Griffiths Foundation give grants?
Griffiths Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants) and St. Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does Griffiths Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Griffiths Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (9 grants).
Who are Griffiths Foundation's largest grantees?
Griffiths Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Dunwoody College of Technology ($25,000), Feed My Starving Children ($10,000) and Food for the Poor Inc ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Griffiths Foundation fund?
No mission statement for Griffiths Foundation is provided. Its listed 2022 grants show support for educational scholarships, program support, human services, and cancer and Alzheimer’s disease research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Griffiths Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation 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 ↑
How much is Griffiths Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Griffiths Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Griffiths Foundation's EIN?
Griffiths Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1628889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does Griffiths Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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