Harold F Griffiths Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harold F Griffiths Foundation is a private foundation in Plymouth, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $678,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $80,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$678,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$15.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $665,750 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $509,000 | 18 | $13.3 million |
| 2024 | $665,750 | 20 | $14.3 million |
| 2025 | $678,000 | 20 | $15.5 million |
How to apply
Harold F Griffiths 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 Harold F Griffiths Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 11 | $405,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $70,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Staples Motley Scholarship- Dollars for Scholars | Healthcare educational scholarships | $80,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands Inc | Program support | $70,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Educational scholarships | $50,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Program support | $50,000 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Foundation Inc | Program support - manufacturing area | $40,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Program support | $40,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Cancer & alzheimer's disease research | $40,000 |
| Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans | Program support | $30,000 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation | Program support | $30,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Program support | $30,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Program support | $30,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Program support | $30,000 |
| Elevate Life | Human service | $25,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Program support | $25,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Program support | $15,000 |
| Dinomights | Program support | $15,000 |
| Risen Christ School | Education - general program support | $15,000 |
| Christian Motorsports International | Program support | $13,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth H Griffiths
- Keith A Griffiths
- Arthur Hahn
Questions people ask
Does Harold F Griffiths Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harold F Griffiths Foundation give?
$678,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Harold F Griffiths Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth H Griffiths (Chief Executive Officer), Keith A Griffiths (President) and Arthur Hahn (Secretary & Treasurer (Until 6/25)).
What does Harold F Griffiths Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.