Vernon & Rowena Griffith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vernon & Rowena Griffith Foundation is a private foundation in Sheridan, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $688,580 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$688,580
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$19.5 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $714,580 the year before.
18% 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 | $886,580 | 12 | $16.6 million |
| 2024 | $714,580 | 14 | $17.6 million |
| 2025 | $688,580 | 11 | $19.5 million |
How to apply
Vernon & Rowena 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 Vernon & Rowena Griffith Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 11 | $688,580 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital | Support hospital functions | $250,000 |
| Sheridan County Senior Center | Support community senior center | $175,000 |
| Sheridan Community Land Trust | Support public lands and trails | $75,000 |
| Sheridan College | Support for school functions | $71,580 |
| Wyo Theater Inc | To support theater | $55,000 |
| St Peters Episcopal Church | Support church activites | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts | Support girl scout program | $12,000 |
| Youth Inc | Support youth camping | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Support area youth | $5,000 |
| The Food Group | Support for food group | $5,000 |
| Sheridan County Soccer Assoc | To support youth soccer | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven C Harker
- Karen Green
- Ronald J Destefano
- Anthony Tarver
- Mark Demple
Questions people ask
Does Vernon & Rowena Griffith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vernon & Rowena Griffith Foundation give?
$688,580 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Vernon & Rowena Griffith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven C Harker (President), Karen Green (Treasurer), Ronald J Destefano (Secretary) and Anthony Tarver (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Vernon & Rowena Griffith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.