Vernon & Rowena Griffith Foundation
The Vernon & Rowena Griffith Foundation is a private non-operating foundation based in Sheridan, Wyoming. The foundation was established to support charitable, educational, and community-focused initiatives, with a particular emphasis on scholarships and grants to individuals and organizations serving the local community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.1M
+0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$715K
-19.4% YoY
Grant Count
14
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
-30.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's activities include:
- Gifts or grants to individuals (other than scholarships)
- Scholarships and other school-related activities
- Educational support and initiatives
- Foster care and family support services
- Community development and charitable giving
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $886,580 in total giving according to the most recent 990 filing (2023). Recent grants documented include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and individuals in Sheridan, Wyoming and the surrounding region, including Johnson County.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (as of most recent filings):
- Total assets: $15,088,894
- Total giving: $886,580
- Form 990 revenue amount: $1,104,755
- Income: $9,581,888
Tax Status:
- EIN: 237135835
- Ruling date: September 1971
- Status: Unconditional Exemption
- Organization type: Private non-operating foundation, Corporation
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,128,716 | $15,088,894 | $15,375,554 |
| Revenue | $860,863 | $714,326 | $542,711 |
| Expenses | $824,759 | $996,181 | $974,665 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $734,009 | $888,164 | $890,758 |
| Net Investment Income | $780,714 | $635,634 | $463,138 |
| Distributable Amount | $855,260 | $778,710 | $791,920 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN C HARKER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $7,200 |
| KAREN GREEN | TREASURER | 1 | $7,200 |
| RONALD J DESTEFANO | SECRETARY | 1 | $7,200 |
| ANTHONY TARVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $7,200 |
| MARK DEMPLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $7,200 |
Contact Information
Address: 2 N Main St Ste 401, Sheridan, WY 82801-6324
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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