Gryphon Assistance Fund
The purpose of Gryphon Assistance Fund (the 'fund') is to provide support for employees of gryphon advisors ii, llc ('gryphon advisors') or portfolio companies of gryphon advisors, their dependents and spouses, and others affected by disasters or emergency hardships.
Gryphon Assistance Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $21,392
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $10,123
- -43.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gryphon Assistance Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $1.1M (2020). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $560K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Ukraine Crisis Support | $190,000 |
| International Medical Corps Los Angeles, CA | Ukraine Crisis Support | $190,000 |
| Potter Electric Signal CO LLC Hazelwood, MO | For further distribution to employees affected by the ukraine conflict for food, shelter, medical expenses | $180,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Gryphon Assistance Fund?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,392 | — | $10,123 | — | — |
| 2023 | $21,392 | — | $17,950 | — | — |
| 2022 | $21,392 | $620,555 | $633,155 | $560,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | $10,837 | — | $69,589 | $50,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $188,750 | $1,233,750 | $1,153,474 | $1,095,000 | 11 |
About Gryphon Assistance Fund
Based on IRS filings
Gryphon Assistance Fund is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gryphon Assistance Fund is led by David R. Andrews, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David R. Andrews
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James R. Gillette
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas A. Orum
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Gryphon Assistance Fund
How large is Gryphon Assistance Fund?
Gryphon Assistance Fund reported $21K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Gryphon Assistance Fund?
Gryphon Assistance Fund is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $21K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Gryphon Assistance Fund operate?
Gryphon Assistance Fund has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina.
What is Gryphon Assistance Fund's EIN?
Gryphon Assistance Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0650301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Gryphon Assistance Fund funds
Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Gryphon Assistance Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Mondelez International Foundation
Chicago, IL
The Mondelēz International Foundation funds programs that promote healthy, active lifestyles for children and families, as well as disaster relief and employee programs, with community investments spanning 18 countries. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50,000 to $1,456,000, with a median of $251,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$4.5M
Grants
5
Total Given
$1.6M
S&P Global Foundation
New York, NY
The S&P Global Foundation supports resilient economies and communities, with grants for education, workforce readiness, economic development, and charitable, humanitarian, environmental, health, civic, and cultural programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $15,800 to $9.4 million, with a median of $62,500; it focuses on communities where S&P Global employees live and work, including U.S. and international locations. It awards grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$227.1M
Grants
10
Total Given
$12.7M
Norma Green Family Fdn Irr
Pittsburgh, PA
The foundation supports varied causes, including hunger relief, wildlife rehabilitation, health care, humanitarian food assistance, and women’s leadership. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $19,000, with a median of $13,000, and went to organizations in New Mexico, New York, Colorado, and Washington, D.C. The filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; application details are not provided.
Assets
$792K
Grants
10
Total Given
$117K
Simple Paradox Union
Wilmington, DE
Simple Paradox Union’s grants support varied organizations, including arts groups, food banks, national parks, emergency medical services, consumer advocacy, and libraries; most 2025 grant dollars went to Ohio recipients. Grants ranged from $100 to $117,000, with a median of $1,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$2.8M
Grants
17
Total Given
$144K
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix
Scottsdale, AZ
It supports Jewish life and Jewish-serving organizations, synagogues, and schools in Greater Phoenix, including community services, education, and institutional needs; Israel and overseas programs are funded by invitation only. Its 2025 grants ranged from about $119,000 to $2.6 million, with a median of about $302,000, and it also accepts small-grant requests up to $3,000 on a rolling basis. Organizations serving Greater Phoenix may apply through its published grant opportunities.
Assets
$105.5M
Grants
19
Total Given
$10.4M
Gannett Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.
Assets
—
Grants
32
Total Given
$65K
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Gryphon Assistance Fund's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Gryphon Assistance Fund down — hundreds of funders to go?