Private foundation · Taylorsville, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Griffin Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $5,000
- Typical grant
- $2,500
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County, Sullivan County · plus 29 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $132,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132K | $5,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $130K | $3,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $72K | $2,000 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Richard m griffin · taylorsville · 8284957987
- What to send
- Grant application
- Limits
- The foundation will provide funds to churches for their mission and outreach programs and to 501(c)3 corporations for social, medical, and humanitarian programs. At this time, contributions will only by made to organizations and not to individuals.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Mary Catherine GriffinDirector
- Sarah Olivia Griffin-GreeneDirector
- Karen Ohle ReeseDirector
- Richard Madison Griffin JrDirector
- Margaret Griffin MarchDirector
- Mary Olivia W GriffinSercretary/treasurer
- Richard M Griffin SrPresident
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Religious
- Philanthropic
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Pres Church Johnson City- the River | Johnson City, Washington County | Religious | $2,500 |
| 2nd Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Philanthropic | $2,500 |