The Gifford Family Foundation
The Gifford Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Saratoga Springs, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $699K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $59K.
The Gifford Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gifford Family Foundation gave $65K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- -50.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,125
- -56.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $699,129
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (23% 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 Gifford Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Childhelp ($10K). Together the top 8 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 30 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gifford Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% 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 $65K (2024) to $465K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childhelp Scottsdale, AZ | General Charitable Needs | $10,000 |
| Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Wellington T Mara Arlington, VA | General Charitable Needs | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General Charitable Needs | $10,000 |
| Association to Benefit Children New York, NY | Charitable Needs | $10,000 |
| Aquarium of the Bay San Francisco, CA | General Chartiable Needs | $10,000 |
| Americans for Oxford - Kellogg Creative Writing New York, NY | General Charitable Needs | $5,000 |
| Nathan Norris Kreidenweis Foundation Winchester, TN | General Charitable Needs | $5,000 |
| USC - Cinematic Arts Los Angeles, CA | General Chartiable Needs | $5,000 |
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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 | $699,129 | $68,660 | $74,781 | $65,000 | 8 | $65,000 | $58,695 | $56,667 |
| 2023 | $705,250 | $24,565 | $139,312 | $131,000 | 7 | $131,000 | $16,242 | $50,807 |
| 2022 | $819,997 | $63,187 | $98,663 | $88,000 | 7 | $88,000 | $52,959 | $55,432 |
| 2021 | $855,473 | $188,239 | $144,599 | $125,672 | 4 | $125,672 | $177,602 | $60,393 |
| 2020 | $812,411 | $302,320 | $476,730 | $465,250 | 4 | — | $290,745 | $67,419 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gifford Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gifford Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cassidy Gifford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cody Gifford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathie Lee Gifford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Gifford Family Foundation
How much does The Gifford Family Foundation give each year?
The Gifford Family Foundation gave $65K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $131K across 7 grants.
What is The Gifford Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gifford Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,125, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gifford Family Foundation give grants?
The Gifford Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (23%) and Arizona (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Gifford Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Gifford Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gifford Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gifford Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Childhelp ($10,000), Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Wellington T Mara ($10,000) and Samaritans Purse ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gifford Family Foundation?
The Gifford Family Foundation reported $699K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Gifford Family Foundation?
The Gifford Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Saratoga Springs, NY. It holds $699K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Gifford Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gifford Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6992402. 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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