Meta A & William S Griffith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Meta A & William S Griffith Foundation is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $109,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$109,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $117,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $121,000 | 14 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $117,000 | 12 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $109,500 | 10 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Meta A & William S Griffith 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 Meta A & William S Griffith Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 10 | $109,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Audiences Arts for Learning | Children's services | $45,000 |
| The Diamond Club - Montgomery Baseball | Children's services | $20,000 |
| The Children's Home Society of New Jersey | Children's services | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County | Children's services | $10,000 |
| Center for Modern Aging Princeton | Senior services | $3,000 |
| Homefront | Children's services | $3,000 |
| Dress for Success | Family services | $2,500 |
| Old Barracks Museum | Historical preservation | $2,500 |
| Trenton Area Soup Kitchen | Family services | $2,500 |
| Younity | Family services | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shawn M Neufeld Esq
- Stacy Mattia
Questions people ask
Does Meta A & William S Griffith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Meta A & William S Griffith Foundation give?
$109,500 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Meta A & William S Griffith Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Shawn M Neufeld Esq (Trustee) and Stacy Mattia (Trustee).
What does Meta A & William S Griffith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and human services.