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Polly Williamson Griffin Charitabletrust

Preselected recipients only Rockford, Illinois · EIN 367372998

Polly Williamson Griffin Charitabletrust is a private foundation in Rockford, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $11,667. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $31,342 the year before.

25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$30,6583$654,884
2024$31,3423$691,919
2025$35,0004$737,423

How to apply

Polly Williamson Griffin Charitabletrust 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 Polly Williamson Griffin Charitabletrust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois4$35,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Milestone Inc
Rockford, IL
Health$11,667
Rosecrance
Rockford, IL
Health$11,667
Keith Country Day School
Rockford, IL
Educational$5,833
Boylan Catholic School
Rockford, IL
Educational$5,833

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Polly Williamson Griffin Charitabletrust accept grant applications?

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

How much does Polly Williamson Griffin Charitabletrust give?

$35,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.

Who runs Polly Williamson Griffin Charitabletrust?

Its 2025 filing lists John C Griffin (Trustee) and Cherry J Beto (Trustee).

What does Polly Williamson Griffin Charitabletrust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and education.

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