Well Told Grants

Foundations / California

William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Rancho Mirage, California · EIN 311607310

William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Mirage, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $11,300 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

William J and Catherine C Griffin Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California5$9,600
District of Columbia2$600
Illinois1$500
New York1$500
Minnesota1$100

Grants paid in 2023

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
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

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation give?

$11,300 in tax year 2023, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists William J Griffin (President), Catherine C Griffin (Treasurer) and Christopher C Griffin (Secretary).

What does William J and Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.

Similar foundations in California