Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891
Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891 is a private foundation based in Brattleboro, Vermont. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable, religious, and educational recipients.
Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891 at a glance
In short: Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891 gave $10K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $890.727), mostly in Vermont. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $9,798
- +8.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $891
- +8.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $701
- Total assets
- $164,105
- -1.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (79% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 1280, Brattleboro, VT 05302
Phone: (802) 231-2768
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was SL Griffith Memorial Library ($2K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont (79%), Pennsylvania (10%), Massachusetts (7%), and New York (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891 open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 50% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2025) to $19K (2023). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SL Griffith Memorial Library Danby, VT | Charitable | $2,332 |
| Town of Danby Danby, VT | Charitable | $1,749 |
| Young Womens Christian Association Essex Junction, VT | Religious | $1,166 |
| First Congregational Church Danby, VT | Religious | $1,166 |
| Northfield Mount Hermon Mount Hermon, MA | Education | $701 |
| The Friends of Valley Forge Park King of Prussia, PA | Charitable | $701 |
| Town of Mount Taber Mt Tabor, VT | Charitable | $583 |
| Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | Charitable | $466 |
| Danby Mount Tabor Fire District #1 Danby, VT | Charitable | $466 |
| Silas L Griffith Trust uw co Trust Company of Vermont Rutland, VT | Charitable | $234 |
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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 | $164,105 | $9,078 | $11,955 | $9,798 | 11 | $10,498 | $7,621 | $10,556 |
| 2025 | $166,984 | $7,153 | $11,333 | $9,001 | 11 | $9,701 | $5,521 | $9,883 |
| 2024 | $171,197 | $7,167 | $12,136 | $10,000 | 11 | $10,700 | $5,731 | $9,127 |
| 2023 | $176,149 | $1,597 | $21,793 | $19,499 | 11 | $20,199 | $1,875 | $8,868 |
| 2022 | $195,861 | $16,584 | $3,416 | — | — | $850 | $14,018 | $10,935 |
| 2021 | $182,736 | $12,701 | $14,816 | $10,114 | 11 | — | $8,054 | $9,962 |
| 2020 | $184,848 | $10,803 | $24,748 | $19,312 | 11 | — | $5,515 | $9,594 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891 reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2026 — 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 the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for a library, towns and local organizations, religious organizations, and an educational institution. One recipient, American Bible Society, describes its mission as making the Bible available in a language and format each person can understand and afford.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $9,798. Grant amounts ranged from $234 to $2,332, with a median of $701.
Among the 2026 grants were $2,332 to SL Griffith Memorial Library; $1,749 to the Town of Danby; $1,166 each to Young Womens Christian Association and First Congregational Church; $701 each to Northfield Mount Hermon and The Friends of Valley Forge Park; and $583 to the Town of Mount Taber. Other recipients included Salvation Army ($466), Danby Mount Tabor Fire District #1 ($466), Silas L Griffith Trust uw ($234), and American Bible Society ($234).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trust Company of Vermont is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891's only listed officer is Trust Company of Vermont, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Trust Company of Vermont
Trustee
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: TD Bank NA (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $1K, to Trust Company of Vermont (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891
How much does Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891 give each year?
Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891 gave $10K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $9K across 11 grants.
What is Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891's typical grant size?
Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891's median grant in 2026 was $701, and its average grant was $891, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891 give grants?
Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891 gives mostly in Vermont: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (10%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Danby, VT (4 grants).
Does Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891 give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants) and "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891's largest grantees?
Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891's largest 2026 grantees include SL Griffith Memorial Library ($2,332), Town of Danby ($1,749) and Young Womens Christian Association ($1,166), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891?
Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891 reported $164K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (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 does Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for a library, towns and local organizations, religious organizations, and an educational institution. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
What is Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891's EIN?
Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-6004364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Katherine T Griffith Tr 5891 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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