The Gridiron Club and Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker WASHINGTON, DC EIN: 36-4643320

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.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2M

+5.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$60K

+9.1% YoY

Grant Count

-40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+81.8% YoY

About The Gridiron Club and Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Gridiron Club and Foundation is a nonprofit organization 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

Education

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $90K (62%)

Vermont $30K (21%)

Maryland $25K (17%)

States

District of Columbia Maryland Vermont

Cities

COLLEGE PARKNORTHFIELDWASHIINGTONWASHINGTON

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,183,223	$1,117,248	$997,814
Revenue	$174,857	$268,700	$215,639
Expenses	$145,616	$149,266	$149,613
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$72,732	$69,407	$31,142
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Maryland ($30,000), Howard University ($15,000), Student Press Law Center ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND NORTHFIELD, VT	STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES	$30,000
HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC	STUDENT TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS	$15,000
STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER WASHINGTON, DC	EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAN BALZ	PRESIDENT	2	—
DAVID LAUTER	TREASURER	3	—
GEORGE E CONDON JR	HISTORIAN	0.5	—
TODD GILLMAN	SECRETARY	6	—
LINDA FELDMANN	SECRETARY	6	—
KAREN TUMULTY	EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER	2	—
JACKIE CALMES	EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER	2	—
TOMMY BURR	EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER	2	—
STEVE HOLLAND	IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT	2	—
JUDY WOODRUFF	VICE PRESIDENT	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gridiron Club and Foundation?

The Gridiron Club and Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Gridiron Club and Foundation?

As of 2024, The Gridiron Club and Foundation holds $1.2M in total assets with $175K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $60K in 2024.

Where does The Gridiron Club and Foundation operate?

The Gridiron Club and Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, Vermont.

What size grants does The Gridiron Club and Foundation award?

In 2024, The Gridiron Club and Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $60K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.