Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund
The Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2026 filing reports grants totaling $129,350, with every listed grant designated for scholarships.
Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund gave $129K across 18 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $129,350
- +5.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,186
- -0.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $685,145
- +2.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (86% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Timothy Quinn as the contact and directs applicants to “SEE ATTACHED” for the form and materials. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Timothy Quinn
Mailing address: 110 N Wacker, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 828-2055
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Wisconsin - Platteville ($19K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($69,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 78 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grants went primarily to Wisconsin recipients: 86% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin, 9% to Iowa, 2% to Mississippi, and 1% each to Missouri and Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund gives
- 73% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+5%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 339% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $70K (2021) to $129K (2026). In 2026 it made 18 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $69,800 |
| University of Wisconsin - Platteville Plattefille, WI | Scholarships | $18,500 |
| University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Iowa State University Ames, IA | Scholarships | $9,700 |
| University of Wisconsin - Madison Madison, WI | Scholarships | $6,300 |
| University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosk, WI | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| St Norbert College De Pere, WI | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| University of Mississippi Oxford, MS | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Winona State University Winona, MO | Scholarships | $1,800 |
| University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | Scholarships | $1,700 |
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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 | $685,145 | $136,048 | $147,278 | $129,350 | 18 | $135,659 | $50,338 | $40,001 |
| 2025 | $669,489 | $129,995 | $138,434 | $122,250 | 17 | $128,282 | $53,907 | $37,619 |
| 2024 | $682,124 | $86,580 | $133,038 | $117,500 | 16 | $123,352 | $8,277 | $39,125 |
| 2023 | $720,373 | $55,157 | $145,205 | $123,500 | 15 | $129,333 | $6,098 | $36,299 |
| 2022 | $810,332 | $230,838 | $131,950 | $112,000 | 12 | $119,404 | $162,265 | $44,940 |
| 2021 | $793,623 | $103,033 | $88,771 | $70,250 | 1 | — | $38,880 | $43,149 |
| 2020 | $683,446 | $93,343 | $95,897 | $79,700 | 1 | — | $41,816 | $38,701 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 are reported as scholarships to educational institutions and related organizations. For example, an individual recipient Technical College describes its own purpose as providing scholarships and assistance to students and faculty for the college’s benefit. The University of Wisconsin–an individual recipient Alumni and Friends Foundation says its mission is to build lifelong relationships and raise private support to advance the university’s mission. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave $129,350 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $31,550, with a median of $3,250. Its largest reported grants included:
The 2025 filing lists Timothy Quinn as the contact, says to see attached materials for the application form and materials, and lists no restrictions on awards. It also states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America, N.A. and a Lawrence University office as co-trustees.
Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank of America N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $11K (2026)
Lawrence University Office of the
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $3K (2026)
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 $11K, to Bank of America N A (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund
How much does Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund give each year?
Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund gave $129K across 18 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $122K across 17 grants.
What is Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2026 was $3,250, and its average grant was $7,186, across 18 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund give grants?
Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Wisconsin: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (9%).
Does Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (18 grants).
Who are Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund's largest 2026 grantees include University of Wisconsin - Platteville ($18,500), University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ($10,000) and Iowa State University ($9,700), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($69,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund?
Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund reported $685K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants are reported as scholarships to educational institutions and related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund?
The 2025 filing lists Timothy Quinn as the contact and directs applicants to “SEE ATTACHED” for the form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7169704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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