W Earl and Barbara Griffin
W Earl and Barbara Griffin is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Grasonville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $280K. Net investment income was $101K.
W Earl and Barbara Griffin at a glance
In short: W Earl and Barbara Griffin gave $280K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $280,118
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,686
- -37.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $4,700,149
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% 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 W Earl and Barbara Griffin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chesterwye Center Inc ($125K). Together the top 6 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How W Earl and Barbara Griffin gives
- In 2024 it paid out 126% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $299K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterwye Center Inc Grasonville, MD | Charitable Contribution | $125,000 |
| Little Sisters of Jesus & Mary Salisbury, MD | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| The Children's Inn at NIH Bethesda, MD | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| League of Dreams Inc Baltimore, MD | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Veteran & Military Support Alliance Stevensville, MD | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Queen Anne's County Centreville, MD | Veterans Memorial | $5,118 |
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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 | $4,700,149 | $158,166 | $334,177 | $280,118 | 6 | $280,118 | $100,898 | $223,075 |
| 2023 | $4,415,677 | $120,930 | $351,778 | $299,482 | 4 | $299,482 | $87,944 | $216,876 |
| 2022 | $4,436,450 | $4,533,442 | $44,408 | $40,000 | 1 | $40,000 | $2,905 | $36,889 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W Earl and Barbara Griffin reported a distributable amount of $223K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
W Earl and Barbara Griffin's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol S. Mullen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James C. Simpson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Foster
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 W Earl and Barbara Griffin
How much does W Earl and Barbara Griffin give each year?
W Earl and Barbara Griffin gave $280K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $299K across 4 grants.
What is W Earl and Barbara Griffin's typical grant size?
W Earl and Barbara Griffin's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $46,686, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does W Earl and Barbara Griffin give grants?
W Earl and Barbara Griffin gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Who are W Earl and Barbara Griffin's largest grantees?
W Earl and Barbara Griffin's largest 2024 grantees include Chesterwye Center Inc ($125,000), Little Sisters of Jesus & Mary ($50,000) and The Children's Inn at NIH ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is W Earl and Barbara Griffin?
W Earl and Barbara Griffin reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $280K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $223K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is W Earl and Barbara Griffin?
W Earl and Barbara Griffin is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Grasonville, MD. It holds $4.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is W Earl and Barbara Griffin's EIN?
W Earl and Barbara Griffin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2579016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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