Griot Arts Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.8M
Foundation funders
23
Grants recorded
47
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Griot Arts Inc?
Griot Arts Inc is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Walton Family Foundation Inc ($847K), Impactassetsinc ($250K), Plummer Fdn-Cash ($215K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Griot Arts Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | $847,100 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Impactassetsinc | $250,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Plummer Fdn-Cash | $215,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of East Central Illinois | $81,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Phil Hardin Foundation | $75,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| South Arts Inc | $65,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | $51,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation | $43,500 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi | $36,502 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Partnership for a Healthier America Inc | $30,000 | 2 | 2025 |
| Center for Expanding Leadership and Opportunity Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Lewis Prize Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Hussman Family Foundation | $12,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Maddox Foundation | $12,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Agape North Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Island Foundation | $5,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Woods Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Merrill Family Charitable Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Flowers Foundation | $2,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Pinkerton Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Younger Foundation | $750 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $561K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $153K.
What grants has Griot Arts Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | South Arts Inc | FY25 NEA ArtsHERE | $65,000 |
| 2025 | Center for Expanding Leadership and Opportunity Inc | SUPPORT COLLEGE SERVICE INITIATIVES | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of East Central Illinois | ARTS AND CULTURE | $18,000 |
| 2025 | Partnership for a Healthier America Inc | Grant Award - To provide Asphalt Art Mural Project around Js Grocery | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Partnership for a Healthier America Inc | Grant Award - School Cafeteria Murals Project | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Hussman Family Foundation | Charitable | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Island Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Flowers Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To expand Griot Arts' afterschool arts programs. | $266,400 |
| 2024 | Plummer Fdn-Cash | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $215,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of East Central Illinois | ARTS AND CULTURE | $16,000 |
| 2024 | Local Initiatives Support Corporation | SEE PART IV | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Hussman Family Foundation | Charitable | $6,000 |
| 2024 | The Woods Foundation | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc | PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN ARTISTIC PASSION AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, PROVIDING TOOLS, TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES TO THRIVE IN THE CREATIVE ECONOMY. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Merrill Family Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Island Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Flowers Foundation | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2023 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To support after school and career readiness programming that includes the Griot Youth Program and Meraki Coffee Shop, designed to assist youth in developing relevant workforce skills. | $223,000 |
| 2023 | Local Initiatives Support Corporation | SEE PART IV | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of East Central Illinois | ARTS AND CULTURE | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To support after school and career readiness programming that includes the Griot Youth Program and Meraki Coffee Shop, designed to assist youth in developing relevant workforce skills. | $223,000 |
| 2022 | Phil Hardin Foundation | PARAMOUNT THEATER AND EDUCATIONAL BUILIDNG PROJECT | $60,000 |
| 2022 | The Lewis Prize Foundation Inc | FUND MUSIC EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of East Central Illinois | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 47 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Griot Arts Inc?
Griot Arts Inc is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Walton Family Foundation Inc ($847K), Impactassetsinc ($250K), Plummer Fdn-Cash ($215K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Griot Arts Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is Griot Arts Inc's largest funder?
Walton Family Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Griot Arts Inc, with $847K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Griot Arts Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Griot Arts Inc across 47 grants from 23 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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