Griffin Phoenix Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Griffin Phoenix Foundation is a private foundation in Larkspur, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $302,000 in 76 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$302,000
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12,000 the year before.
68% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,000 | 38 | $248,026 |
| 2024 | $302,000 | 76 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Griffin Phoenix 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 Griffin Phoenix Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $93,000 |
| New York | 9 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 10 | $28,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $22,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $14,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $14,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $12,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $12,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church | Support for poor and needy | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Support for homeless and disabled | $8,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Medical research and support for children | $8,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society of Marin | Support for poor and needy | $8,000 |
| The Shriner's Hospital for Children | Medical research and support for children | $8,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Medical research | $6,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Medical research | $4,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Medical research | $4,000 |
| American Heart Association | Medical research | $4,000 |
| American Institute of Cancer Research | Medical research | $4,000 |
| American Lung Association | Medical research | $4,000 |
| ASPCA Founder's Society | Support for animal preservation | $4,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Support for animal care | $4,000 |
| Bideawee Inc | Support for animal care | $4,000 |
| Cal Farley's Boys Ranch | Support for children | $4,000 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | Medical research and support for children | $4,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Support for poor and needy | $4,000 |
| Covenant House | Support for homeless and disabled | $4,000 |
| Defenders of Animal Rights Inc | Support for animal abuse | $4,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Support for wilderness preservation | $4,000 |
| Feed the Children | Support for poor and needy | $4,000 |
| Feed the Hungry Inc | Support for poor and needy | $4,000 |
| Glide Foundation | Support for poor and needy | $4,000 |
| Greenpeace | Support for wilderness preservation | $4,000 |
| International Orthodox Christian Charities | Support for poor and needy | $4,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education & Conservation | Support for wilderness preservation | $4,000 |
| Little Longears Miniature Donkey Rescue | Support for wilderness preservation | $4,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project USA Inc | Support for wilderness preservation | $4,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Medical research | $4,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association National Officer | Medical research | $4,000 |
| Muttville | Support for animal abuse | $4,000 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Research | Medical research | $4,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Medical research | $4,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Medical research | $4,000 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | Support for wilderness preservation | $4,000 |
| Peta | Support for animal abuse | $4,000 |
| Project Open Hand | Support for elders | $4,000 |
| Smile Train | Medical research and support for children | $4,000 |
| The Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Medical research | $4,000 |
| The National Audubon Society | Support for wilderness preservation | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gus Constantin
- Andrew Constantin
- Mary Jane Constantin
Questions people ask
Does Griffin Phoenix Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Griffin Phoenix Foundation give?
$302,000 in tax year 2024, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Griffin Phoenix Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gus Constantin (President), Andrew Constantin (Cfo) and Mary Jane Constantin (Director).
What does Griffin Phoenix Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, science and research and health.