Parker Griffith Family Foundation
The Parker Griffith Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Huntsville, Alabama. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations serving religious, educational, and charitable purposes, primarily in Alabama.
Parker Griffith Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Parker Griffith Family Foundation gave $126K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Alabama. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $126,045
- -19.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,074
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $8,271
- -88.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (15 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Parker Griffith Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that applications may be submitted in any format and must explain the specific use of funds, who will control the funds, and the community benefit of the program. Classroom grants are limited to $250 each, and community grants are limited to $1,000 each.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists March 16 through April 20 for classroom grant applications; that application period is past. The community-grant deadline is incomplete in the filing.
- Deadline
- The filing lists March 16 through April 20 for classroom grant applications; that application period is past.
- Contact
Application contact: Parker Griffith Family Foundation
Mailing address: 101 Lowe Avenue 3A, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256) 468-6535
Website: https://parkergriffithfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Parker Griffith Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Church of the Nativity ($15K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
255 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 254 grants of 255 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama. The remaining shares went to Louisiana (4%), Texas (3%), Maryland (1%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Parker Griffith Family Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 41 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2019) to $305K (2022). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Nativity Huntsville, AL | Religious | $15,000 |
| Grissom High School Huntsville, AL | Educational | $10,000 |
| The Vine Huntsville, AL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wellstone Inc Huntsville, AL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Delta Theta Lambda Normal, AL | Educational | $7,000 |
| Historic Huntsville Foundation Huntsville, AL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Arts Huntsville Huntsville, AL | Educational | $5,000 |
| LSU Medical Alumni New Orleans, LA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Huntsville Rotary Club Huntsville, AL | Charitable | $4,445 |
| Artistic Minds Huntsville, AL | Educational | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,271 | $60,190 | $126,045 | $126,045 | 41 | $126,045 | $190 | $2,026 |
| 2023 | $74,126 | $50,388 | $158,180 | $156,750 | 49 | $156,750 | $388 | $6,299 |
| 2022 | $181,918 | $100,792 | $306,668 | $305,310 | 59 | $305,310 | $792 | $14,025 |
| 2021 | $387,794 | $126,072 | $116,365 | $114,921 | 53 | $114,921 | $1,072 | $18,848 |
| 2020 | $378,087 | $2,398 | $113,675 | $113,675 | 53 | — | $2,398 | $21,331 |
| 2019 | $489,364 | $247,402 | $99,796 | $98,706 | 63 | — | $8,788 | $26,095 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Parker Griffith Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants include support for education, religious organizations, and charitable organizations. Among the grantees, Therapy Partners Inc. describes its mission as providing animal-assisted therapy to healthcare, assisted living, and education facilities. Yes in My Back Yard describes its mission as ending the housing shortage and achieving affordable, sustainable, and equitable housing for all.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $126,045. Awards ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $1,800. Notable grants included $15,000 to Church of the Nativity, $10,000 each to Grissom High School, The Vine, and Wellstone Inc., and $6,000 to Historic Huntsville Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura Aylward as president; Virginia Griffith and Annette Tecza as vice presidents; Amy Garrison as secretary-treasurer; and Thomas Griffith and Parker Griffith as directors.
Parker Griffith Family Foundation is led by Laura Aylward, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Aylward
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Parker Griffith
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas Griffith
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Amy Garrison
Sec-Treasure
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Annette Tecza
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Virginia Griffith
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Parker Griffith Family Foundation
How much does Parker Griffith Family Foundation give each year?
Parker Griffith Family Foundation gave $126K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $157K across 49 grants.
What is Parker Griffith Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Parker Griffith Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $3,074, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Parker Griffith Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Parker Griffith Family Foundation give grants?
Parker Griffith Family Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Huntsville, AL (25 grants), Normal, AL (2 grants) and Moulton, AL (2 grants).
Does Parker Griffith Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Parker Griffith Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants) and "Educational" (14 grants).
Who are Parker Griffith Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Parker Griffith Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Church of the Nativity ($15,000), Grissom High School ($10,000) and The Vine ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Parker Griffith Family Foundation?
Parker Griffith Family Foundation reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Parker Griffith Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants include support for education, religious organizations, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Parker Griffith Family Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Parker Griffith Family Foundation's EIN?
Parker Griffith Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1665998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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