Private foundation · Cordova
Neil and Elizabeth Griffin Charitable Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $120,000
- Typical grant
- $10,000 to $100,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $130,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130K | $120K | 3 |
| 2023 | $0 | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Lary r bray or james carlisle dale · Memphis · 9013725033
- What to send
- Letter stating charitable purpose.
- Limits
- The foundation is to support conservative, religious charitable organizations that provide graduate theological training for effective service in church-related and missions vocations that attempt to guide students into a thorough understanding of the bible and its relevance for today, preparing those who have been called of god to preach and teach the word of god.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
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- David W McadamsTrust advisor committee
- Larry BrayCo-trustee
- James Carlisle DaleCo-trustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Support religious and theological activities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary | Cordova, Shelby County | Support religious and theological activities | $100K |
| Love Worth Finding Ministries | Memphis, Shelby County | Support religious and theological activities | $10K |
| Faith Baptist Church | Bartlett, Shelby County | Support religious and theological activities | $10K |