The Griffin Family Charitable Foundation Inc
The Griffin Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Highland, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $1.
The Griffin Family Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Griffin Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $4K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $3,900
- -99.3% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $1,950
- -98.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $1,950
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Griffin Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was St Paul's School ($2K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $520K (2019). In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's School Brooklandville, MD | Funding for Participation of Inner City School Children | $1,950 |
| House of Ruth Maryland Baltimore, MD | Funding for programs to end violence against women and children | $1,950 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $1 | $8,330 | $3,900 | 2 | $1 | $221 |
| 2019 | $8,329 | $97,979 | $526,922 | $520,000 | 4 | $96,322 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Griffin Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $221 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Griffin Family Charitable Foundation Inc's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Carron Degrass
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall M. Griffin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Griffin Family Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Griffin Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Griffin Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $4K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $520K across 4 grants.
Where does The Griffin Family Charitable Foundation Inc operate?
The Griffin Family Charitable Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, Maryland.
How much is The Griffin Family Charitable Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Griffin Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $221 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Griffin Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Griffin Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8777020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
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 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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