Grindstaff Family Foundation
Grindstaff Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Crossville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $326K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grindstaff Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Grindstaff Family Foundation gave $250K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $250K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $250,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $250,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $325,961
- +675.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Grindstaff Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Grindstaff Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $274K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc Wallkill, NY | For the general operating fund of the organization's religious purposes | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $325,961 | $535,000 | $251,051 | $250,000 | 1 | $251,051 | $3,652 |
| 2024 | $42,012 | $250,000 | $251,066 | $250,000 | 1 | $251,066 | $4,143 |
| 2023 | $43,078 | $20,000 | $15,537 | $14,516 | 1 | $15,537 | $2,157 |
| 2022 | $38,615 | $250,000 | $274,692 | $273,621 | 3 | $274,692 | $4,239 |
| 2021 | $63,307 | $50,000 | $19,740 | $18,719 | 1 | $19,740 | $3,160 |
| 2020 | $33,047 | $250,000 | $251,046 | $250,000 | 1 | — | $3,706 |
| 2019 | $34,093 | $250,000 | $253,025 | $250,000 | 1 | — | $2,799 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grindstaff Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grindstaff Family Foundation is led by D. Jared Grindstaff, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
D. Jared Grindstaff
President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Aaron J. Grindstaff
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Charlotte A. Grindstaff
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Leslie A. Rose
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nathan A. Grindstaff
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Grindstaff Family Foundation
How much does Grindstaff Family Foundation give each year?
Grindstaff Family Foundation gave $250K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $250K across 1 grant.
How large is Grindstaff Family Foundation?
Grindstaff Family Foundation reported $326K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $251K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Grindstaff Family Foundation?
Grindstaff Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Crossville, TN. It holds $326K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Grindstaff Family Foundation operate?
Grindstaff Family Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Tennessee.
What is Grindstaff Family Foundation's EIN?
Grindstaff Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5587191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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