William R Grigsby Foundation
William R Grigsby Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tustin, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $147K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $6K.
William R Grigsby Foundation at a glance
In short: William R Grigsby Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $147,497
- -23.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (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 R Grigsby Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Swim with Mike Foundation ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How William R Grigsby Foundation gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 642% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $65K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Swim with Mike Foundation Pasadena, CA | Athletic Program | $50,000 |
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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 | $147,497 | $6,430 | $50,976 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,025 | $5,585 | $7,786 |
| 2024 | $192,043 | $8,516 | $880 | — | — | $25 | $7,661 | $9,299 |
| 2023 | $184,407 | $330 | $5,880 | $5,000 | 2 | $5,025 | — | $9,600 |
| 2022 | $189,957 | $255 | $65,795 | $65,000 | 2 | $65,100 | — | $12,240 |
| 2021 | $255,497 | $260,002 | $10,680 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,680 | $2 | $801 |
| 2020 | $6,175 | $2 | $615 | — | — | — | $2 | $324 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William R Grigsby Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William R Grigsby Foundation is led by Paula M Grigsby, President & Secretary since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paula M Grigsby
President & Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Devin E Grigsby
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Janet Parks
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Geoffrey J Grigsby
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James Fisgus (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: William R Grigsby (2020–2021) — President
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 R Grigsby Foundation
How much does William R Grigsby Foundation give each year?
William R Grigsby Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is William R Grigsby Foundation?
William R Grigsby Foundation reported $147K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does William R Grigsby Foundation operate?
William R Grigsby Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is William R Grigsby Foundation's EIN?
William R Grigsby Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0858438. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
Live grants for the work William R Grigsby Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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