The Griggs Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Dry Ridge, KY EIN: 61-1381525

The Griggs Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Dry Ridge, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $675K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $29K.

The Griggs Family Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: The Griggs Family Foundation Inc gave $52K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$51,550
-5.5% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
6
-25.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$8,592
+26.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$7,500
Total assets
$674,668
-5.2% vs 2023
Primary geography
Michigan (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Griggs Family Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Hillsdale College: $25KHillsdale College$25KWilliamstown Christian Church: $10KWilliamstown Christian Church$10KMatthew 25 Ministries: $10KMatthew 25 Ministries$10KNew Hope Pregnancy Center: $5KNew Hope Pregnancy Center$5KStar 933: $2KStar 933$2KLiving Gospel Church: $50Living Gospel Church$50

The largest 2024 recipient was Hillsdale College ($25K). Together the top 6 received $52K.

Grant Size Distribution

63 grants across all recorded years

63<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

15states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

CincinnatiCrestview HillsHillsdaleSan AntonioAlbert LeaBooneGulf ShoreNappaneeUnionCharlotteChicagoJacksonvilleTupeloWashingtonBirminghamBlue AshBurlingtonCovingtonDallasDurham

How The Griggs Family Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 139% 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

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K14 grants2020 23 grants2021 12 grants2022 8 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2024) to $79K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $52K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MIGeneral Contribution$25,000
Williamstown Christian Church Williamstown, KYGeneral Contribution$10,000
Matthew 25 Ministries Blue Ash, OHGeneral Contribution$10,000
New Hope Pregnancy Center Crestview Hills, KYGeneral Contribution$5,000
Star 933 Cincinnati, OHGeneral Contribution$1,500
Living Gospel Church Nappanee, INGeneral Contribution$50
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$674,668$43,333$80,567$51,5506$76,571$29,337$55,036
2023$711,902$14,787$85,814$54,5478$80,098$9,071$54,824
2022$782,929$-46,029$70,430$65,45012$65,465$8,694$59,991
2021$899,388$-20,379$96,673$79,17523$84,040—$72,370
2020$1,016,440$13,844$74,627$65,50014—$5,314$72,741

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Griggs Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Griggs Family Foundation Inc is led by Roger Griggs, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Roger Griggs

    President & Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Jacob Griggs

    Sec'y & Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Katherine Griggs

    Vice President, Treasurer & Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

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.

Frequently asked questions about The Griggs Family Foundation Inc

How much does The Griggs Family Foundation Inc give each year?

The Griggs Family Foundation Inc gave $52K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 8 grants.

What is The Griggs Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Griggs Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,592, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Griggs Family Foundation Inc give grants?

The Griggs Family Foundation Inc's top state is Michigan, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (29%) and Ohio (22%).

Does The Griggs Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Griggs Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Griggs Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Griggs Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hillsdale College ($25,000), Williamstown Christian Church ($10,000) and Matthew 25 Ministries ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Griggs Family Foundation Inc?

The Griggs Family Foundation Inc reported $675K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The Griggs Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Griggs Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1381525. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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