William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation
William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $197K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $22K.
William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation at a glance
In short: William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation gave $30K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- +140.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +140.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $197,211
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Liberty Baptist Church ($20K). Together the top 2 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 223% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $3.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Liberty Baptist Church Mineral Bluff, GA | Fund Programs | $20,000 |
| Georgia Mountain Hospice Inc Jasper, GA | Fund Programs | $10,000 |
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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 | $197,211 | $25,937 | $33,868 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | $22,114 | $13,426 |
| 2024 | $205,142 | $7,160 | $16,492 | $12,500 | 2 | $12,500 | $3,238 | $13,889 |
| 2023 | $214,474 | $23,783 | $16,024 | — | — | — | $4,520 | $12,072 |
| 2022 | $206,715 | $860,907 | $3,015,432 | $3,000,000 | 1 | $3,000,000 | $846,126 | $37,320 |
| 2021 | $2,361,240 | $68,293 | $88,728 | $66,500 | 5 | $66,500 | $46,815 | $157,570 |
| 2020 | $2,381,675 | $1,036,284 | $149,534 | $145,500 | 3 | — | $53,981 | $95,036 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation is led by Evelyn H. Griffin, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Evelyn H. Griffin
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carolyn Hice
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Griffin III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
G. Eyvonne Hairell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation
How much does William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation give each year?
William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation gave $30K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 2 grants.
How large is William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation?
William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation reported $197K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation operate?
William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Georgia, Texas, Utah.
What is William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation's EIN?
William and Evelyn Griffin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0538855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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