John & Amy Griffin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John & Amy Griffin Foundation is a private foundation in Pearl River, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.5 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $5.0 million. 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$9.5 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$29.6 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8.2 million the year before.
57% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.1 million | 33 | $29.0 million |
| 2023 | $8.2 million | 46 | $27.1 million |
| 2024 | $9.5 million | 47 | $29.6 million |
How to apply
John & Amy Griffin 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 John & Amy Griffin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 34 | $8.6 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $616,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $200,000 |
| California | 2 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $35,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $30,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Imentor | General support | $5.0 million |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $1.3 million |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Community-based programs | $730,000 |
| National Black Theatre Workshop | General support | $550,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | General support | $456,250 |
| The Boy's Club of New York | General support | $333,334 |
| Foundation for Invidividual Right | General support | $200,000 |
| University of Virginia | Annual fund | $150,000 |
| Riverdale Country School | General support | $75,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| Tory Burch Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| Good Plus Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| The Buckley School | Education | $50,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | General support | $35,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools | Education | $30,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $25,000 |
| Lindsey Vonn Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | General support | $25,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General support | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General support | $25,000 |
| Beyond Type 1 | General support | $25,000 |
| Brown University | Education | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Musee Des Arts Decoratifs | General support | $25,000 |
| Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | General support | $25,000 |
| The Sesame Workshop | General support | $25,000 |
| The New 42nd Street | General support | $25,000 |
| Mount Sinai Dubin Breast Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Strive International | General support | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| Casa-Nyc | General support | $10,000 |
| Clutchkits Fiscal Sponsorship Allies Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| The Olana Partnership | General support | $10,000 |
| Sag-Aftra Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| East Hampton Village Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Kardias Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the High Line | General support | $10,000 |
| The Gordon Parks Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| The Paley Center for Media | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Griffin
- Amy M Griffin
- Homer J Smith Jr
Questions people ask
Does John & Amy Griffin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John & Amy Griffin Foundation give?
$9.5 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs John & Amy Griffin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John A Griffin (Director, President), Amy M Griffin (Director) and Homer J Smith Jr (Treasurer & Secretary).
What does John & Amy Griffin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.