The Griffin Endowment
Accepts applications
The Griffin Endowment is a private foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $176,743 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$176,743
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $191,092 the year before.
20% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $213,936 | 32 | $3.7 million |
| 2023 | $191,092 | 29 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $176,743 | 25 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Haynes G Griffin 814 W Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (336) 272-4157 |
| What to submit | By letter |
What The Griffin Endowment funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 13 | $126,468 |
| Florida | 8 | $37,775 |
| New York | 1 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $5,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Heatlth Foundation | Program support | $40,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Program support | $22,000 |
| Greensboro Science Center | Program support | $21,518 |
| Greensboro Day School | Program support | $20,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach | Program support | $10,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Program support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Greensboro | Program support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Packer Collegiate Institute | Program support | $6,000 |
| The Society of the Cincinnati | Program support | $6,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Florida Philanthrophy Institute | Program support | $5,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Program support | $5,000 |
| Greensboro Symphony | Program support | $2,000 |
| Salem College | Program support | $2,000 |
| Center for Creative Leadership | Program support | $1,000 |
| Flagler Museum | Program support | $1,000 |
| Greensboro Beautiful | Program support | $1,000 |
| Princeton University | Program support | $1,000 |
| Women in the Window International | Program support | $1,000 |
| Green Hill Center for NC Art | Program support | $750 |
| Society of St Andrews | Program support | $500 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Preservation Foundation Inc | Program support | $425 |
| The Everglades Club | Program support | $350 |
| First Cary UMC | Program support | $100 |
| Millbrook United Methodist Church | Program support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Clarence A Griffin III
- Jeffrey Griffin
- Haynes G Griffin
Questions people ask
Does The Griffin Endowment accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Griffin Endowment give?
$176,743 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Griffin Endowment?
Its 2024 filing lists Clarence A Griffin III (President), Jeffrey Griffin (Vice President) and Haynes G Griffin (Vice President).
What does The Griffin Endowment fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.