Griffith Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Griffith Family Foundation is a private foundation in Englewood, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,200 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$52,200
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47,000 the year before.
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $49,000 | 9 | $992,821 |
| 2023 | $46,000 | 8 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $47,000 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $52,200 | 9 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Griffith 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 Griffith Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 2 | $16,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $16,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $7,200 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meharry Medical College | Student scholarship | $8,000 |
| Howard University | Student scholarship | $8,000 |
| Meharry College | Student scholarship | $8,000 |
| Morehouse College | Student scholarship | $8,000 |
| Spelman College | Student scholarship | $8,000 |
| Pathways to College | Student scholarship | $5,000 |
| Hampton University | Student scholarship | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Choir Education | Student scholarship | $1,200 |
| Kean College | Student scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert R Griffith
- Kesha Ali
- Joanna Griffith
Questions people ask
Does Griffith Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Griffith Family Foundation give?
$52,200 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Griffith Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Albert R Griffith (Ceo), Kesha Ali (Treasurer) and Joanna Griffith (Vice President).
What does Griffith Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.