Joe Lee Griffin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joe Lee Griffin Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $238,500 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $45,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$238,500
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $225,500 the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $250,000 | 39 | $4.7 million |
| 2023 | $225,500 | 32 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $238,500 | 33 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
Joe Lee Griffin Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Joe Lee Griffin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 29 | $222,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Highlands | General fund | $45,000 |
| Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church | General fund | $30,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Joe lee griffin hope lodge renovations | $25,000 |
| United States Israel Association | General fund | $25,000 |
| Uab O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Gladney Fund | General fund | $7,500 |
| Alabama Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries | General fund | $5,000 |
| Children's Harbor | General fund | $5,000 |
| Embrace Alabama Kids | General fund | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of East Alabama | Beat bama food drive | $5,000 |
| Forgotten Childrens Ministries | General fund | $5,000 |
| Miracle Academy Private Christian School | Miracle mullen downs foundation | $5,000 |
| NAMI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Nashville Coaching Coalition | General fund | $5,000 |
| Onward | General fund | $5,000 |
| Robert E Reed Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Lovelady Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Unless U | General fund | $5,000 |
| Banks Acadeny | General fund | $3,500 |
| The Overseas Iniative | General fund | $3,500 |
| Birmingham Metro Baptist Association | Discovery clubs donation | $3,000 |
| Bundles of Hope | General fund | $3,000 |
| First Priority | Campus ministry | $3,000 |
| Jimmie Hale Mission | General fund | $3,000 |
| Cornerstone Schools of Alabama | General fund | $2,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | North central alabama fca | $2,500 |
| Firehouse Ministries | General fund | $2,500 |
| Samford University | Brock school of business | $2,500 |
| Holcombe Ministries | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Foundry Ministries | General fund | $2,000 |
| Mortimer Jordan High School | General fund | $1,500 |
| Casting for Recovery | General fund | $1,000 |
| Sibyl Temple Foundation Inc | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ginger Griffin Burkett
- Gari Griffin
- Gana Griffin Barrentine
Questions people ask
Does Joe Lee Griffin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joe Lee Griffin Foundation give?
$238,500 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Joe Lee Griffin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ginger Griffin Burkett (President/Director), Gari Griffin (Vice President/Director) and Gana Griffin Barrentine (Secretary/Director).
What does Joe Lee Griffin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.