W Earl and Barbara Griffin

Private foundation · Grantmaker Grasonville, MD EIN: 88-2579016

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.

Key facts about W Earl and Barbara Griffin

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.

EIN
88-2579016
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$280,118
Grants made (2024)
6
Average grant
$46,686
Median grant
$37,500
Total assets
$4,700,149
Primary geography
Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.7M

+6.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$280K

-6.5% YoY

Grant Count

6

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$47K

-37.6% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

States

Cities

BaltimoreBethesdaCentrevilleSalisburyGrasonvilleQueenstownStevensville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K1 grant2022 4 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $299K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $280K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Chesterwye Center Inc: $125KChesterwye Center Inc$125KLittle Sisters of Jesus & Mary: $50KLittle Sisters of Jesus & Mary$50KThe Children's Inn at NIH: $50KThe Children's Inn at NIH$50KLeague of Dreams Inc: $25KLeague of Dreams Inc$25KVeteran & Military Support Alliance: $25KVeteran & Military SupportAlliance$25KQueen Anne's County: $5KQueen Anne's County$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Chesterwye Center Inc ($125K). Together the top 6 received $280K.

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K4$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 11 (45%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chesterwye Center Inc Grasonville, MDCharitable Contribution$125,000
Little Sisters of Jesus & Mary Salisbury, MDCharitable Contribution$50,000
The Children's Inn at NIH Bethesda, MDCharitable Contribution$50,000
League of Dreams Inc Baltimore, MDCharitable Contribution$25,000
Veteran & Military Support Alliance Stevensville, MDCharitable Contribution$25,000
Queen Anne's County Centreville, MDVeterans Memorial$5,118

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,700,149$4,415,677$4,436,450
Revenue$158,166$120,930$4,533,442
Expenses$334,177$351,778$44,408
Qualifying Distributions$280,118$299,482$40,000
Net Investment Income$100,898$87,944$2,905
Distributable Amount$223,075$216,876$36,889

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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.

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