John & Amy Griffin Foundation
The John & Amy Griffin Foundation is a private foundation based in Pearl River, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including education, arts and cultural, and community organizations.
John & Amy Griffin Foundation at a glance
In short: John & Amy Griffin Foundation gave $9.5M across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $203K), mostly in New York. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,529,584
- +16.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $202,757
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $25,166,079
- +10.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (22 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John & Amy Griffin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Blue Hill Pz PO Box 1576, Pearl River, NY 10965
Phone: (212) 446-3327
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John & Amy Griffin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Imentor ($5.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 200 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 6% to Virginia, and 2% to Pennsylvania. The filing also reports 0% for Florida and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John & Amy Griffin Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 22 of 47 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $355K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 278% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 776% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2021) to $9.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $9.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Imentor New York, NY | General Support | $5,000,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Support | $1,255,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | Community-Based Programs | $730,000 |
| National Black Theatre Workshop New York, NY | General Support | $550,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $456,250 |
| The Boy's Club of New York New York, NY | General Support | $333,334 |
| Foundation for Invidividual Right Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $200,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Annual Fund | $150,000 |
| Riverdale Country School Bronx, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,166,079 | $20,862,924 | $9,683,800 | $9,529,584 | 47 | $9,538,800 | $10,566,574 | $1,229,608 |
| 2024 | $22,722,403 | $7,297,114 | $8,225,990 | $8,170,000 | 46 | $8,185,990 | $2,432,072 | $1,237,709 |
| 2023 | $28,630,400 | $25,920,875 | $3,194,368 | $3,054,703 | 33 | $3,074,368 | $8,909,063 | $724,524 |
| 2022 | $14,358,616 | $3,480,299 | $2,564,929 | $2,518,250 | 41 | $2,531,930 | $2,223,901 | $735,412 |
| 2021 | $14,815,823 | $782,659 | $1,702,572 | $1,675,500 | 33 | — | $175,294 | $977,407 |
| 2020 | $17,413,597 | $16,303,582 | $2,808,108 | $2,487,217 | 34 | — | $9,340,409 | $74,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Amy Griffin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including iMentor, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Robin Hood Foundation, National Black Theatre Workshop, and Virginia Athletics Foundation.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. iMentor says it partners with public high schools in low-income communities and connects mentors with students, many of whom will be first-generation college graduates. The Boys’ Club of New York says it provides programs and a supportive community to empower boys and young men. The Tory Burch Foundation says it works to empower women entrepreneurs through access to capital, education, and community. Riverdale Country School describes itself as a pre-K through grade 12 independent school.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $9,529,584. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $5,000,000, with a median of $25,000. Other recent giving was $8,170,000 across 46 grants in 2024 and $3,054,703 across 33 grants in 2023.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $5,000,000 to iMentor for general support; $1,255,000 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for general support; $730,000 to Robin Hood Foundation for community-based programs; $550,000 to National Black Theatre Workshop for general support; and $456,250 to Virginia Athletics Foundation for general support. Other reported grants included $333,334 to the Boys’ Club of New York and $200,000 to the Foundation for Individual Right, both for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John A. Griffin as Director and President, Amy M. Griffin as Director, and Homer J. Smith Jr. as Treasurer and Secretary.
John & Amy Griffin Foundation is led by John A. Griffin, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John A. Griffin
Director & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy M. Griffin
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Homer J. Smith Jr.
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 John & Amy Griffin Foundation
How much does John & Amy Griffin Foundation give each year?
John & Amy Griffin Foundation gave $9.5M across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8.2M across 46 grants.
What is John & Amy Griffin Foundation's typical grant size?
John & Amy Griffin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $202,757, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John & Amy Griffin Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does John & Amy Griffin Foundation give grants?
John & Amy Griffin Foundation gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (29 grants) and Charlottesville, VA (2 grants).
Does John & Amy Griffin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of John & Amy Griffin Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
Who are John & Amy Griffin Foundation's largest grantees?
John & Amy Griffin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Imentor ($5,000,000), The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($1,255,000) and Robin Hood Foundation ($730,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John & Amy Griffin Foundation?
John & Amy Griffin Foundation reported $25.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John & Amy Griffin Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including iMentor, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Robin Hood Foundation, National Black Theatre Workshop, and Virginia Athletics Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John & Amy Griffin Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 John & Amy Griffin Foundation's EIN?
John & Amy Griffin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0562020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John & Amy Griffin Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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