Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund
Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $215K. Net investment income was $108K.
Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund at a glance
In short: Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund gave $215K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $31K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $215,305
- +11.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $30,758
- -4.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $4,098,835
- -3.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Webster Cantrell Hall ($104K). Together the top 6 received $212K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 33 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2021) to $234K (2023). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Webster Cantrell Hall Decatur, IL | General Operating | $103,607 |
| Decatur Family YMCA Decatur, IL | General Operating | $51,849 |
| Salvation Army of Decatur Decatur, IL | General Operating | $51,849 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Lakeland Community College Kirtland, OH | Scholarships | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,098,835 | $147,518 | $272,064 | $215,305 | 7 | $225,821 | $107,846 | $233,042 |
| 2025 | $4,223,456 | $588,895 | $247,544 | $193,891 | 6 | $203,999 | $550,573 | $216,131 |
| 2024 | $3,882,434 | $250,818 | $240,591 | $195,513 | 6 | $204,888 | $215,471 | $203,265 |
| 2023 | $3,871,858 | $30,635 | $283,266 | $234,060 | 7 | $243,444 | $55,084 | $204,897 |
| 2022 | $4,128,396 | $418,246 | $270,555 | $216,392 | 7 | $227,693 | $367,670 | $245,361 |
| 2021 | $3,982,010 | $117,365 | $210,906 | $160,932 | 7 | — | $80,435 | $226,417 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund reported a distributable amount of $233K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund's only listed officer is Regions Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Regions Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$45K (2021) → $48K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $48K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund
How much does Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund give each year?
Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund gave $215K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $194K across 6 grants.
What is Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund's typical grant size?
Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $30,758, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund give grants?
Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, IL (3 grants).
Does Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund's largest grantees?
Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund's largest 2026 grantees include Webster Cantrell Hall ($103,607), Decatur Family YMCA ($51,849) and Salvation Army of Decatur ($51,849), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund?
Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $226K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $233K (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 is Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund's EIN?
Harry E Griswold Scholarships Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6182916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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