The Faith Foundation of Griffin
The Faith Foundation of Griffin is a private foundation, based in Griffin, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $162K.
The Faith Foundation of Griffin at a glance
In short: The Faith Foundation of Griffin gave $125K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -31.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,224,649
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Faith Foundation of Griffin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Midway Recovery ($40K). Together the top 5 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Faith Foundation of Griffin gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $146K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midway Recovery Griffin, GA | Residential alcohol and drug treatment for males age 21 and older | $40,000 |
| Saint George's Episcopal School Milner, GA | To help with the educational needs of an episcopalian school | $40,000 |
| Five Loaves Two Fish Food Pantry Griffin, GA | To help feed the hungry in the griffin, ga area | $20,000 |
| Stepping Stones Educational Center Griffin, GA | To help with the educational needs of students with disabilities | $12,500 |
| The Salvation Army Griffin, GA | To help provide for the needy in the griffin, ga area | $12,500 |
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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 | $2,224,649 | $162,465 | $126,075 | $125,000 | 5 | $125,000 | $162,465 | $110,615 |
| 2023 | $2,188,259 | $64,208 | $147,885 | $146,000 | 4 | $146,000 | $64,208 | $104,235 |
| 2022 | $2,301,936 | $43,628 | $73,575 | $70,000 | 2 | $70,000 | $43,602 | $111,184 |
| 2021 | $2,331,883 | $372,433 | $139,032 | $120,000 | 3 | $120,000 | $372,433 | $93,424 |
| 2020 | $2,100,929 | $2,071,506 | $17,464 | $15,000 | 1 | — | $22,216 | $16,379 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Faith Foundation of Griffin reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Faith Foundation of Griffin is led by Walter E. Jones Jr., President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Walter E. Jones Jr.
President
Vice President & Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia J. Poole
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret J. Cobb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ralph M. Jones II
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: G. Alan Dodson (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Walter E. Jones Sr. (2020–2023) — President & Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Faith Foundation of Griffin
How much does The Faith Foundation of Griffin give each year?
The Faith Foundation of Griffin gave $125K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $146K across 4 grants.
What is The Faith Foundation of Griffin's typical grant size?
The Faith Foundation of Griffin's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Faith Foundation of Griffin give grants?
The Faith Foundation of Griffin gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Griffin, GA (4 grants).
Does The Faith Foundation of Griffin give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Faith Foundation of Griffin's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Faith Foundation of Griffin's largest grantees?
The Faith Foundation of Griffin's largest 2024 grantees include Midway Recovery ($40,000), Saint George's Episcopal School ($40,000) and Five Loaves Two Fish Food Pantry ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Faith Foundation of Griffin?
The Faith Foundation of Griffin reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Faith Foundation of Griffin's EIN?
The Faith Foundation of Griffin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7496401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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