The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc
The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rome, New York. It supports local organizations working to enhance quality of life in Rome and surrounding communities, with stated interests in health, education, wellness, and improving residents’ daily lives.
The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in New York. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,398,030
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,208
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $29,791,624
- +64.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (18 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Begin with the initial contact form on the foundation’s grant-opportunities page. The formal application is provided after an introductory call and an initial review of mission and service-area alignment.
- Contact
Application contact: Dyann Nashton
Mailing address: 512 West Court Street PO Box 551, Rome, NY 13440
Phone: (315) 336-4400
Email: nashton@griffincf.org
Website: https://griffincf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc
Who The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rome Health Foundation ($850K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 93 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its primary geographic focus is Rome, throughout Oneida County, and surrounding areas. All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in New York State. Its 2024 grants included organizations in Rome, Oneida, Utica, New Hartford, Lee Center, and other New York communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 29 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $64K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 141% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $580K (2021) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rome Health Foundation Rome, NY | Funding for cardiovascular center at rome health (a 501(c)(3) organization in nys). | $850,000 |
| Oneida Health Foundation Oneida, NY | Provide financial support for operations and projects of 501(c)(3) organization. | $100,000 |
| Hospice & Palliative Care Inc (HPCI) New Hartford, NY | Provide financial support for operations and research projects of 501(c)(3) organizations. | $51,000 |
| Rescue Mission Utica Utica, NY | Provide financial support for operations and research projects of 501(c)(3) organizations. | $50,000 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church Rome, NY | Provide Financial Support for Welfare Program at Church. | $40,000 |
| Project Fibonacci Foundation Inc Rome, NY | Provide financial support for operations and projects of 501(c)(3) organization. | $30,000 |
| Rome Community Foundation Rome, NY | Provide financial support for operations and projects of 501(c)(3) organization. | $25,000 |
| Cure Sanfilippo Foundation Columbia, NY | Provide financial support for research projects of 501(c)(3) organizations. | $20,000 |
| Rome Rescue Mission Rome, NY | Provide financial support for operations and research projects of 501(c)(3) organizations. | $20,000 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church Lee Center, NY | Provide Financial Support for Welfare Program at Church. | $20,000 |
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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 | $29,791,624 | $15,301,129 | $1,592,930 | $1,398,030 | 29 | $1,398,030 | $1,815,283 | $1,942,070 |
| 2023 | $18,154,023 | $1,069,021 | $1,393,951 | $1,254,700 | 30 | $1,254,700 | $946,396 | $1,248,964 |
| 2022 | $17,743,185 | $2,364,264 | $1,157,611 | $982,000 | 20 | $982,000 | $256,609 | $1,187,017 |
| 2021 | $16,524,178 | $4,753,915 | $679,923 | $579,571 | 14 | $579,571 | $548,521 | $977,733 |
| 2020 | $12,442,092 | $12,368,753 | $415 | — | — | — | $16,151 | $575,001 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to enhance quality of life in Rome and surrounding communities by contributing to and strengthening local organizations. Its stated areas of interest include health and education, alongside community health, wellness, and daily life.
Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and projects. For example, Project Fibonacci Foundation, which received $30,000, describes its mission as introducing youth to interdisciplinary STEAM learning and developing creative, independent leaders. Rome Rescue Mission, which received $20,000, describes its work as providing shelter to people experiencing homelessness, feeding people in need, and promoting a personal relationship with God. The Root Farm, which received $5,000, focuses on learning and healing through equine, agricultural, and recreational experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $1,398,030. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $850,000, with a median grant of $17,500. The largest award was $850,000 to Rome Health Foundation for its cardiovascular center. Other large awards included $100,000 to Oneida Health Foundation for operations and projects, $51,000 to Hospice & Palliative Care Inc. for operations and research projects, and $50,000 to Rescue Mission Utica for operations and research projects.
The foundation’s website describes a two-step application process: submit an initial contact form, then have an introductory call with the community liaison. If the foundation determines that the organization and project align with its mission and service areas, it will provide a formal application. The application requests a project description and service area, budget, requested amount, sustainability plan, goals and measurement approach, and information about board members and their participation and financial contributions. Required documents include a board-member list, the program’s mission statement, a detailed project budget, and IRS tax-status verification. The foundation states that applications are presented to its board for a vote. Its filing lists Dyann Nashton as the contact, identifies a grant application form, and states there are no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel J. Burgdorf as president; James E. Mackin as vice president; Gary Bartell and Margaret A. O’Shea as directors; and Dyann Nashton as director of community engagement.
The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Daniel J. Burgdorf, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel J. Burgdorf
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Gary Bartell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Margaret A. O'Shea
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Dyann Nashton
Director of Community Engagement
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James E. Mackin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles J. Schoff (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $500, to Daniel J Burgdorf (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 30 grants.
What is The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $48,208, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $64K on average.
Where does The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rome, NY (10 grants), Utica, NY (5 grants), New Hartford, NY (2 grants) and Syracuse, NY (2 grants).
Does The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Financial Support for Welfare Program at Church." (7 grants).
Who are The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Rome Health Foundation ($850,000), Oneida Health Foundation ($100,000) and Hospice & Palliative Care Inc (HPCI) ($51,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc reported $29.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to enhance quality of life in Rome and surrounding communities by contributing to and strengthening local organizations. Its stated areas of interest include health and education, alongside community health, wellness, and daily life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc?
Begin with the initial contact form on the foundation’s grant-opportunities page. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Griffin Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3999885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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