The John C Griswold Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The John C Griswold Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $656,960 in 76 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 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$656,960
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$19.5 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $533,734 the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $454,779 | 71 | $15.2 million |
| 2023 | $533,734 | 68 | $18.1 million |
| 2024 | $656,960 | 76 | $19.5 million |
How to apply
The John C Griswold 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.
What The John C Griswold Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $180,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $96,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $76,810 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $72,810 |
| Connecticut | 10 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 6 | $41,000 |
| Texas | 9 | $39,310 |
| Virginia | 3 | $19,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $17,505 |
| New York | 3 | $15,620 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Millikin University | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| St Helena Montessori School Inc | Music Room | $50,000 |
| Millikin University | Maintenance of Griswold Center | $40,000 |
| Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| VHS Cheer Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| NFL Flag Venice Donations Inc | For the purchase of Turf Tank Paint Machine | $28,810 |
| Severall Friends | General & Unrestricted | $25,778 |
| Cameron Parsons Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Tonks Feline Foster | General & Unrestricted | $22,000 |
| Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Alder Hey Children's Hospital | $15,000 |
| Lunchtime Productions Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Cent | Disability Inclusion Program | $14,405 |
| San Antonio Little Theatre Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Greenwich Library | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| St Helena Montessori School Inc | Music room project | $12,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Prospect House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tabor Academy | Tabor Time | $10,000 |
| University of Southern California | USC Baseball | $10,000 |
| Vital Opera Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Archibald Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $9,500 |
| Downtown Womens Center | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Leaving A Positive Legacy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Acequia Madre PTC Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,032 |
| Millikin University | to cover the costs of Air handler coil replacement and Lobby air handler bearings | $6,000 |
| Mid Fairfield AIDS Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Woodlawn Theatre Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Animal Friends Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Drive Savant Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Healthy Child Care Colorado | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Inspirica Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pacific House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Saving Gracie Equine Healing Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tabor Academy | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Early Childhood Council of Larimer County | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Public for Animal Welfare Inc | PAWS Shelter in Kyle TX | $5,000 |
| University of San Diego | Daniel Burkett Memorial Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Buyamba Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dana Brinkmeyer
- Allyson Griswold Dayak
- Jacqueline Dubois Earls
- Jeffrey W Earls
- John V Earls
- Kit Earls
- Michael G Earls
- Nathaniel Earls
- Brett VH Griswold
- Natalie Griswold
- Whitney Griswold Larson
- Emily Dayak
- Victoria Strain
Questions people ask
Does The John C Griswold Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The John C Griswold Family Foundation give?
$656,960 in tax year 2024, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs The John C Griswold Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dana Brinkmeyer (Trustee), Allyson Griswold Dayak (Trustee), Jacqueline Dubois Earls (Trustee) and Jeffrey W Earls (Treas) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The John C Griswold Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and animals.