The Griffith Foods Foundation
The Griffith Foods Foundation is a private foundation based in Alsip, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 30 grants totaling $431,536 to charitable organizations, including food, community, education, youth, and other organizations.
The Griffith Foods Foundation at a glance
In short: The Griffith Foods Foundation gave $432K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Illinois. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $431,536
- +42.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,385
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $103,044
- +22.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (14 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Griffith Foods Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing lists Joseph Sinclair as the contact for applications and says to submit a letter with the materials described above.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing lists July 1.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing lists July 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph Sinclair
Mailing address: 1 Griffith Center, Alsip, IL 60803-3495
Phone: (708) 371-0900
Website: https://griffithfoods.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Griffith Foods Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Feeding New York State ($75K). Together the top 10 received $367K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 135 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 19% to New York, 12% to Florida, 3% to Wisconsin, and 2% to Kentucky. The listed awards also included a grant to Children of Restaurant Employees in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Griffith Foods Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 30 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2021) to $447K (2020). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $432K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding New York State Ithaca, NY | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $75,000 |
| RMHC Chicago, IL | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $57,500 |
| United Way of Central Florida Lakeland, FL | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Common Threads Chicago, IL | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $45,000 |
| Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance Chicago, IL | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| Worth Township Foundation Alsip, IL | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $29,000 |
| Fork Farms Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,940 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Kids Around the World Rockford, IL | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $103,044 | $450,328 | $431,536 | $431,536 | 30 | $431,536 | $328 | $5,411 |
| 2024 | $84,252 | $107,834 | $303,315 | $303,315 | 25 | $303,315 | $7,834 | $8,210 |
| 2023 | $279,733 | $10,927 | $294,820 | $294,820 | 28 | $294,820 | $10,927 | $22,332 |
| 2022 | $563,626 | $391,081 | $380,350 | $380,350 | 26 | $380,350 | $1,147 | $19,739 |
| 2021 | $552,895 | $168,440 | $165,524 | $165,520 | 26 | — | $84 | $26,653 |
| 2020 | $549,979 | $350,364 | $446,865 | $446,850 | 33 | — | $4,014 | $28,037 |
| 2019 | $646,480 | $363,562 | $411,326 | $411,326 | 39 | — | $10,667 | $33,646 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Griffith Foods Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations working in a range of areas. For example, the Greater Chicago Food Depository describes its mission as ending hunger through partnerships with community organizations and individuals. Children of Restaurant Employees says it provides grants to help foodservice families facing qualifying crises, while the College of DuPage Foundation says it expands educational and cultural opportunities for the college community.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in nature education and community engagement (Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance), children’s programs (Kids Around the World), and sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities (Special Olympics Kentucky). These are the grantees’ descriptions of their work, not stated foundation priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $431,536. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported awards included Feeding New York State ($75,000), RMHC in Chicago ($57,500), United Way of Central Florida ($50,000), Greater Chicago Food Depository ($50,000), and Common Threads ($45,000). The stated purpose for these grants was “organization’s exempt purpose.”
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists an application process requiring a letter with attachments describing the organization, its work, and any specific projects for which contributions might be used. The listed award restrictions are none other than those imposed by law or statute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian Griffith as President; Joseph R Maslick Jr as Executive VP; David Kim as Secretary; Joseph Sinclair as Treasurer; William Cahill and Richard Weicher as Assistant Secretaries; and Lois Jo Griffith as Director.
The Griffith Foods Foundation is led by Brian Griffith, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Griffith
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lois Jo Griffith
Director
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
David Kim
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joseph R. Maslick Jr.
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President → Vice President & Assistant Secretary, 2021
Vice President & Assistant Secretary → Executive Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joseph Sinclair
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
William Cahill
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Richard Weicher
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: William C. Frost (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: James S. Legg (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Nancy E. Rossmiller (2019–2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Griffith Foods Foundation
How much does The Griffith Foods Foundation give each year?
The Griffith Foods Foundation gave $432K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $303K across 25 grants.
What is The Griffith Foods Foundation's typical grant size?
The Griffith Foods Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,385, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Griffith Foods Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Griffith Foods Foundation give grants?
The Griffith Foods Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants).
Who are The Griffith Foods Foundation's largest grantees?
The Griffith Foods Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Feeding New York State ($75,000), RMHC ($57,500) and United Way of Central Florida ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Griffith Foods Foundation?
The Griffith Foods Foundation reported $103K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $432K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Griffith Foods Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations working in a range of areas. For example, the Greater Chicago Food Depository describes its mission as ending hunger through partnerships with community organizations and individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Griffith Foods Foundation?
The 2023 filing lists Joseph Sinclair as the contact for applications and says to submit a letter with the materials described above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Griffith Foods Foundation's EIN?
The Griffith Foods Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0195285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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