Griffiths G H & O J Char Fdn
Accepts applications
Griffiths G H & O J Char Fdn is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $305,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$305,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $278,000 the year before.
22% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $235,000 | 14 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $278,000 | 19 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $305,000 | 18 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stephanie Eubanks 1486 East Valley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 884-8638 |
| What to submit | Letter of inquire |
| Deadlines | October 1st |
| Restrictions | Awards are restricted to santa barbara county |
What Griffiths G H & O J Char Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $295,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Santa Barbara F | General operating | $40,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | General operating | $25,000 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Opera Santa Barbara | General operating | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | General operating | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | General operating | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | General operating | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Assn | General operating | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Historical Museum | General operating | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Tr for Historic Preservati | General operating | $20,000 |
| Community Arts Music Association | General operating | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Ctr for the Performing Art | General operating | $15,000 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | General operating | $10,000 |
| Performing Arts Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Santa Barbara Choral Society | General operating | $5,000 |
| State Street Ballet | General operating | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Chamber Players | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Berryhill
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Griffiths G H & O J Char Fdn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 1st.
How much does Griffiths G H & O J Char Fdn give?
$305,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Griffiths G H & O J Char Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists John A Berryhill (Co-Trustee) and US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Griffiths G H & O J Char Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.