George H Griffiths and Olive J Griffiths Charitable Fdn
Historical FunderEagan, Minnesota · EIN 30-6265990 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STEPHANIE EUBANKS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1486 EAST VALLEY ROAD, SANTA BARBARA CA 93108 |
| Phone | 8058848638 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF INQUIRE |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 1ST |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE RESTRICTED TO SANTA BARBARA COUNTY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Santa Barbara F | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Opera Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Assn | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Historical Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Tr for Historic Preservati | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Community Arts Music Association | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Ctr for the Performing Art | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Performing Arts Center | Spring Valley, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Santa Barbara Choral Society | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| State Street Ballet | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Chamber Players | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $305,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $278,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $235,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349101716
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6265990
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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