The Gridiron Club and Foundation
Establishment of a forum for washington journalists to promote friendly relations and the exchange of ideas among its members and educate the public about the field of washington journalism in general.
The Gridiron Club and Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gridiron Club and Foundation gave $60K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +81.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,183,223
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Gridiron Club and Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Maryland Phillip Merrill College of Journalism ($30K). Together the top 3 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Phillip Merrill College of Journalism Northfield, VT | Student Scholarships & Internship Opportunities | $30,000 |
| Howard University Cathy Hughes School of Communications Washington, DC | Student Tuition Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Student Press Law Center Washington, DC | Educational Program and Resources for Educators | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,183,223 | $174,857 | $145,616 | $60,000 | 3 | $72,732 |
| 2023 | $1,117,248 | $268,700 | $149,266 | $55,000 | 5 | $69,407 |
| 2022 | $997,814 | $215,639 | $149,613 | $30,000 | 3 | $31,142 |
About The Gridiron Club and Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Gridiron Club and Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $73K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gridiron Club and Foundation is led by Dan Balz, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dan Balz
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Lauter
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George E. Condon Jr.
Historian
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Tumulty
Executive Committee Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Feldmann
Secretary
Executive Committee Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Holland
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Gillman
Secretary
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Calmes
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Woodruff
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Burr
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bret Baier (2022–2023) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Tom Defrank (2022–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Craig R. Gilbert (2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Thomas Burr (2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Gridiron Club and Foundation
How much does The Gridiron Club and Foundation give each year?
The Gridiron Club and Foundation gave $60K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $55K across 5 grants.
What is The Gridiron Club and Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gridiron Club and Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Gridiron Club and Foundation give grants?
The Gridiron Club and Foundation gives mostly in Vermont: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (50%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Gridiron Club and Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Gridiron Club and Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Gridiron Club and Foundation?
The Gridiron Club and Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $175K.
What is The Gridiron Club and Foundation?
The Gridiron Club and Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Gridiron Club and Foundation's EIN?
The Gridiron Club and Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4643320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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