Robert Griffith Charitable Trust
Robert Griffith Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Estherville, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $513K. Net investment income was $281K.
Robert Griffith Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Robert Griffith Charitable Trust gave $513K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $85K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $512,970
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $85,495
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $51,297
- Total assets
- $9,920,863
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Robert Griffith Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Robert Griffith Charitable Trust ($256K). Together the top 6 received $513K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 16 grants of 30 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert Griffith Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 73% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $419K (2022) to $589K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $513K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Griffith Charitable Trust Estherville, IA | Scholarships for Students | $256,485 |
| Emmet County Historical Society Estherville, IA | General Support | $51,297 |
| United Methodist Church Estherville, IA | General Support | $51,297 |
| Emmet County Handicap Opportunity Estherville, IA | General Support | $51,297 |
| Avera Holy Family Hospital Foundati Estherville, IA | General Support | $51,297 |
| Estherville Lincoln Central School Estherville, IA | General Support | $51,297 |
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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 | $9,920,863 | $366,467 | $602,898 | $512,970 | 6 | $512,970 | $281,371 | $700,639 |
| 2024 | $10,157,294 | $411,347 | $606,315 | $520,149 | 6 | $520,149 | $330,342 | $512,969 |
| 2023 | $10,352,262 | $395,523 | $607,707 | $522,718 | 6 | $522,718 | $313,202 | $520,148 |
| 2022 | $10,564,446 | $339,189 | $505,080 | $419,353 | 6 | $419,353 | $258,844 | $522,715 |
| 2021 | $10,713,314 | $278,950 | $672,858 | $589,432 | 6 | $589,432 | $212,194 | $505,364 |
| 2020 | $10,268,880 | $239,806 | $69,697 | — | — | — | $170,109 | $503,421 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Griffith Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $701K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert Griffith Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Northstar Bank, Officer on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Northstar Bank
Officer
On filings since 2020
2 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 Robert Griffith Charitable Trust
How much does Robert Griffith Charitable Trust give each year?
Robert Griffith Charitable Trust gave $513K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $520K across 6 grants.
What is Robert Griffith Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Robert Griffith Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $51,297, and its average grant was $85,495, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert Griffith Charitable Trust give grants?
Robert Griffith Charitable Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Estherville, IA (6 grants).
Does Robert Griffith Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Robert Griffith Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert Griffith Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Robert Griffith Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Robert Griffith Charitable Trust ($256,485), Emmet County Historical Society ($51,297) and United Methodist Church ($51,297), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Griffith Charitable Trust?
Robert Griffith Charitable Trust reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $513K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $701K (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 Robert Griffith Charitable Trust's EIN?
Robert Griffith Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6135921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Robert Griffith Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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