Rosa May Griffin Foundation
Accepts applications
Rosa May Griffin Foundation is a private foundation in Kilgore, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $331,530 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$331,530
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $347,000 the year before.
31% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $302,450 | 41 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $347,000 | 44 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $331,530 | 44 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Rosa May Griffin Foundation PO Box 3794, Kilgore, TX 75663 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (903) 985-8177 |
| What to submit | Letter explaining purpose or use of the requesting organization's grant request, dollar amount requested, and copy of IRS exempt status letter. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time |
| Restrictions | GRANTS MADE ONLY TO QUALIFYING SEC. 501(c)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS CHARTERED AND OPERATING IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. |
What Rosa May Griffin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 41 | $316,530 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church-Longview | Fire panel, music/singers | $25,000 |
| Individual | $25,000 | |
| Longview Museum of Fine Arts | Grant - operations | $24,000 |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| Hwy 80 Rescue Mission | New Buildings | $20,000 |
| East Texas Pipe Organ Festival | 2025 festival | $19,000 |
| Texas Tech University Press | Operations | $18,000 |
| Longview Symphony Orchestra | Sponsorship 25-26 | $16,500 |
| Rahabs Retreat and Ranch Inc | Grant - operations | $16,000 |
| Gregg County Historical Museum | Matching grant for operating costs. | $15,000 |
| Reel East Texas Film Festival | General - operations | $12,500 |
| Theatre Longview | Arts | $10,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Diabetes Research | $10,000 |
| Longview ISD Foundation | Academic funding | $7,000 |
| Individual | Matching grant | $5,750 |
| Helping Hands of Kilgore | General - operations | $5,100 |
| East Texas Baptist University | Business building | $5,000 |
| Individual | Bridge project | $5,000 |
| Longview Child Development Center | General fuds | $5,000 |
| Longview Community Ministries | Sponsrship | $5,000 |
| Meals On Wheels Ministry Inc | General - operations | $5,000 |
| Letourneau University | Travel Expenses | $5,000 |
| Kilgore Rotary Club | The flag project | $5,000 |
| Kingdom Christian Center | AC/Heat Unit Update | $5,000 |
| House of Hope | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| Individual | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Children's Homes and S | Grant - operations | $3,000 |
| Individual | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Support Scouting Operations | $2,500 |
| Southwestern Diabetic Foundation | Camp sweeney sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Individual | General - operations | $2,500 |
| Martin House Children's Advocacy Ce | Grant-capital campaign | $2,500 |
| American Kidney Fund | Services to those facing cancer | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | American Cancer Society Research | $2,500 |
| Newgate Mission | General - operations | $2,400 |
| Trinity School of Texas | Virtual spring galathon | $1,500 |
| Arts View Children's Theatre | Youth enrichment | $1,500 |
| Presbyterian Camps at Gilmont Inc | Public welfare | $1,500 |
| Studio Arts Alliance | Operations | $1,180 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dan Phillips
- Helena T Mobley
- Francye W Phillips
Questions people ask
Does Rosa May Griffin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
How much does Rosa May Griffin Foundation give?
$331,530 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Rosa May Griffin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dan Phillips (President), Helena T Mobley (V. President) and Francye W Phillips (Secretary).
What does Rosa May Griffin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.