The Griffin Achievement Trust
The Griffin Achievement Trust is a private foundation, based in New Smyrna Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $100K.
The Griffin Achievement Trust at a glance
In short: The Griffin Achievement Trust gave $100K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- +233.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,333
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,473,009
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (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 The Griffin Achievement Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Full Sail University ($25K).
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($75,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Griffin Achievement Trust gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 137% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $100K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $75,000 |
| Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | To provide funds for vocational students based on financial need determined by college financial aid department and college's foundation | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,473,009 | $82,913 | $175,505 | $100,000 | 3 | $100,000 | — | $72,866 |
| 2024 | $1,508,669 | $271,672 | $58,671 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $243,001 | $68,079 |
| 2023 | $1,347,260 | $56,516 | $86,519 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $19,997 | $64,184 |
| 2022 | $1,300,130 | $13,436 | $94,445 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | — | $71,521 |
| 2021 | $1,628,570 | $165,424 | $67,286 | $30,000 | 1 | — | — | $74,342 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Griffin Achievement Trust reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Griffin Achievement Trust is led by Joseph P Dudley, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph P Dudley
President
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $47K (2025)
Bradley F Douglas
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Carla Gonzales
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $47K, to Joseph P Dudley (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Griffin Achievement Trust
How much does The Griffin Achievement Trust give each year?
The Griffin Achievement Trust gave $100K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
What is The Griffin Achievement Trust's typical grant size?
The Griffin Achievement Trust's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Griffin Achievement Trust give grants?
The Griffin Achievement Trust gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Griffin Achievement Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Griffin Achievement Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Griffin Achievement Trust?
The Griffin Achievement Trust reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Griffin Achievement Trust's EIN?
The Griffin Achievement Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3136355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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