The Griffin Foundation Inc
The Griffin Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $330K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
The Griffin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Griffin Foundation Inc gave $330K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), top state Puerto Rico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $330,000
- +371.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,000
- +88.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $3,137,319
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Puerto Rico (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Griffin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fundacion Huntington of Puerto Rico ($95K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $330K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 33 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Griffin Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 275% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2023) to $1.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HD Reach Cary, NC | Patient Care | $90,000 |
| Factor H Los Angeles, CA | Education/Research | $75,000 |
| Fundacion Huntington of Puerto Rico San Juan, PR | Fund Operating Costs | $70,000 |
| Hdyo of America Rochester, NY | Education/Research | $70,000 |
| Fundacion Huntington of Puerto Rico San Juan, PR | Fund Operating Costs | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,137,319 | $308,963 | $340,146 | $330,000 | 5 | $335,073 | $1,112,521 | $121,844 |
| 2023 | $3,168,506 | $1,007,469 | $82,318 | $70,000 | 2 | $76,153 | $107,759 | $112,032 |
| 2022 | $2,243,357 | $57,061 | $540,015 | $532,645 | 7 | $535,801 | $52,847 | $115,490 |
| 2021 | $2,727,378 | $97,889 | $762,889 | $757,125 | 5 | $760,414 | $95,415 | $164,453 |
| 2020 | $3,392,378 | $407,566 | $1,477,869 | $1,461,675 | 14 | — | $62,526 | $186,031 |
| 2019 | $4,400,021 | $1,116,481 | $804,501 | $799,995 | 13 | — | $919,735 | $172,669 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Griffin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $122K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Griffin Foundation Inc is led by John F. Griffin, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John F. Griffin
President & Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Ann Griffin Adler
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin P. Griffin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy M. Griffin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean P. Griffin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Clay Lovett
Secretary & Ass't Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary & Ass't Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen McDonough
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Griffin Foundation Inc
How much does The Griffin Foundation Inc give each year?
The Griffin Foundation Inc gave $330K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 2 grants.
What is The Griffin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Griffin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $70,000, and its average grant was $66,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Griffin Foundation Inc give grants?
The Griffin Foundation Inc's top state is Puerto Rico, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (27%) and California (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Juan, PR (2 grants).
Does The Griffin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of The Griffin Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Griffin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Griffin Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fundacion Huntington of Puerto Rico ($95,000 across 2 grants), HD Reach ($90,000) and Factor H ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Griffin Foundation Inc?
The Griffin Foundation Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $335K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Griffin Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Griffin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1730661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 24, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work The Griffin Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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