William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation
The William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Rancho Mirage, California. Its 2023 filing is marked as the foundation’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation gave $11K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in California. 30% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $11,300
- +41.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,130
- +55.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (85% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Temple Ct, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-3155
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Eisenhower Hospital ($8K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, recipients in California received 85% of grant dollars. Recipients in Washington, DC, received 5%; New York and Illinois each received 4%; and Minnesota received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $367; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $11K (2023). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Hospital Rancho Mirage, CA | Medical Research | $8,000 |
| Fine Food Bank Indio, CA | Food for Needy | $500 |
| Paralyzed Vets Washington, DC | Assistance for War Vets | $500 |
| Doctors wo Borders New York, NY | Medical Assistance | $500 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assn Chicago, IL | Disease Research | $500 |
| Volunteers in Asia Palo Alto, CA | Education | $500 |
| Boys Girls Club Cathedral City, CA | Childrens Activities | $500 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum Palm Springs, CA | Arts | $100 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Medical Research | $100 |
| Smithsonian Institute Washington, DC | Education History | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,458 | $21,824 | $11,300 | 10 | $21,300 | $3,458 | — |
| 2022 | $22,989 | $321 | $12,555 | $7,990 | 11 | $7,990 | $321 | — |
| 2021 | $30,456 | $30,399 | $11,567 | $8,507 | 11 | $20,017 | — | — |
| 2020 | $9,166 | $387 | $5,179 | $2,179 | 10 | — | — | $178 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including medical research and assistance, food support, veterans’ assistance, education, children’s activities, disease research, and the arts.
Among the recipients, Volunteers in Asia describes its mission as equipping emerging social impact leaders through experiential learning and cross-cultural connection. Palm Springs Art Museum says it creates transformative experiences through its collection, exhibitions, and education programs. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as contributing to health and well-being through patient care, education, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $11,300. Grants ranged from $100 to $8,000, with a median grant of $500. The largest grant was $8,000 to Eisenhower Hospital in Rancho Mirage for medical research. Other listed grants included $500 each to an individual recipient for food for people in need, Paralyzed Vets for assistance for war veterans, Doctors Without Borders for medical assistance, Muscular Dystrophy Association for disease research, Volunteers in Asia for education, and Boys & Girls Club for children’s activities. Palm Springs Art Museum, Mayo Clinic, and Smithsonian Institution each received $100 for arts, medical research, and education history, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists William J Griffin as president, Catherine C Griffin as treasurer, and Christopher C Griffin as secretary.
William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation is led by William J Griffin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
William J Griffin
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Christopher C Griffin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Catherine C Griffin
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Catherine C. Griffi N. (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $4K, to William J Griffin (President).
Frequently asked questions about William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation
How much does William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation give each year?
William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation gave $11K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $8K across 11 grants.
What is William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $500, and its average grant was $1,130, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation that year got $367 on average.
Where does William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation give grants?
William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Eisenhower Hospital ($8,000), Fine Food Bank ($500) and Paralyzed Vets ($500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including medical research and assistance, food support, veterans’ assistance, education, children’s activities, disease research, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation's EIN?
William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1607310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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