The James Patrick Griffith Foundation
The James Patrick Griffith Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. It reported 14 grants totaling $30,950 in filing year 2025, supporting organizations in Colorado and several other states.
The James Patrick Griffith Foundation at a glance
In short: The James Patrick Griffith Foundation gave $31K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,950
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,211
- -21.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $586,124
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (73% 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 James Patrick Griffith Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not anticipate a formal application or approval process. Prospective donees are identified and evaluated through direct interactions with the board and/or the board’s existing knowledge and experience with them. Any restrictions or limitations are at the board’s discretion.
- Contact
Application contact: William Griffith
Mailing address: 160 Franklin St, Denver, CO 80206
Phone: (303) 910-5881
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James Patrick Griffith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado Fourteeners Initiative ($5K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Colorado, California, Utah, Texas, and Mississippi. Colorado accounted for 73% of grant dollars, California and Utah 10% each, Texas 6%, and Mississippi 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The James Patrick Griffith Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $590; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of 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 $14K (2019) to $31K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Fourteeners Initiative Golden, CO | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Anchor Center for Blind Children Denver, CO | General Contribution | $3,500 |
| Angel Flight Santa Monica, CA | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Camp Courage Denver, CO | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| First Descents Denver, CO | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Pachyonychia Congenita Holladay, UT | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Wish for Wheels Denver, CO | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Mile High Early Learning Denver, CO | General Contribution | $2,500 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | General Contribution | $2,000 |
| World at Hand Denver, CO | General Contribution | $2,000 |
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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 | $586,124 | $27,159 | $33,179 | $30,950 | 14 | $30,950 | $27,159 | $28,809 |
| 2024 | $592,144 | $28,538 | $33,036 | $31,090 | 11 | $31,090 | $28,538 | $28,877 |
| 2023 | $596,642 | $124,152 | $31,763 | $29,000 | 9 | $29,000 | $23,902 | $25,001 |
| 2022 | $504,253 | $102,496 | $29,842 | $27,176 | 9 | $27,176 | $1,896 | $22,069 |
| 2021 | $431,599 | $102,239 | $25,964 | $23,000 | 10 | $23,000 | $1,299 | $19,224 |
| 2020 | $355,324 | $107,573 | $21,451 | $20,000 | 7 | — | $2,323 | $15,184 |
| 2019 | $269,202 | $101,369 | $15,624 | $14,100 | 6 | — | $1,310 | $10,335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James Patrick Griffith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K 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 grantees include organizations whose work spans outdoor stewardship, youth programs, health, and services for people with disabilities. For example, Colorado Fourteeners Initiative says its mission is to protect and preserve Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks through stewardship and public education. First Descents says it provides outdoor adventures to young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions, while Wish for Wheels says it gives bicycles to children in low-income areas.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $30,950. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $2,750. Notable grants included $5,000 to Colorado Fourteeners Initiative; $3,500 to Anchor Center for Blind Children; $3,000 each to Angel Flight, Camp Courage, First Descents, Pachyonychia Congenita, and Wish for Wheels; and $2,500 to Mile High Early Learning. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Griffith as president and Emma Griffith as secretary and treasurer.
The James Patrick Griffith Foundation is led by William Griffith, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Griffith
President
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma Griffith
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 James Patrick Griffith Foundation
How much does The James Patrick Griffith Foundation give each year?
The James Patrick Griffith Foundation gave $31K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 11 grants.
What is The James Patrick Griffith Foundation's typical grant size?
The James Patrick Griffith Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $2,211, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James Patrick Griffith Foundation that year got $590 on average.
Where does The James Patrick Griffith Foundation give grants?
The James Patrick Griffith Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and Utah (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (9 grants).
Does The James Patrick Griffith Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James Patrick Griffith Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The James Patrick Griffith Foundation's largest grantees?
The James Patrick Griffith Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Colorado Fourteeners Initiative ($5,000), Anchor Center for Blind Children ($3,500) and Angel Flight ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James Patrick Griffith Foundation?
The James Patrick Griffith Foundation reported $586K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The James Patrick Griffith Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose work spans outdoor stewardship, youth programs, health, and services for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James Patrick Griffith Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not anticipate a formal application or approval process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The James Patrick Griffith Foundation's EIN?
The James Patrick Griffith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2671573. 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 March 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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