Griffin Phoenix Foundation
Invitation OnlyLarkspur, California · EIN 68-0398515 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$302K
Organizations funded76
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
78% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church | Novato, CA | Support for poor and needy | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | Support for homeless and disabled | $8,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Medical research and support for children | $8,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society of Marin | San Rafael, CA | Support for poor and needy | $8,000 |
| The Shriner's Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | Medical research and support for children | $8,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Medical research | $6,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Seattle, WA | Medical research | $4,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Alexandria, VA | Medical research | $4,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Medical research | $4,000 |
| American Institute of Cancer Research | Washington, DC | Medical research | $4,000 |
| American Lung Association | Philadelphia, PA | Medical research | $4,000 |
| Aspca Founder's Society | Washington, DC | Support for animal preservation | $4,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Support for animal care | $4,000 |
| Bideawee Inc | Wantagh, NY | Support for animal care | $4,000 |
| Cal Farley's Boys Ranch | Amarillo, TX | Support for children | $4,000 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | Minneapolis, MN | Medical research and support for children | $4,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Lexington, KY | Support for poor and needy | $4,000 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | Support for homeless and disabled | $4,000 |
| Defenders of Animal Rights Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Support for animal abuse | $4,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Support for wilderness preservation | $4,000 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | Support for poor and needy | $4,000 |
| Feed the Hungry Inc | Arlington, VA | Support for poor and needy | $4,000 |
| Glide Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support for poor and needy | $4,000 |
| Greenpeace | Washington, DC | Support for wilderness preservation | $4,000 |
| International Orthodox Christian Charities | Baltimore, MD | Support for poor and needy | $4,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education & Conservation | Washington, DC | Support for wilderness preservation | $4,000 |
| Little Longears Miniature Donkey Rescue | New Oxford, PA | Support for wilderness preservation | $4,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project USA Inc | Carmel, IN | Support for wilderness preservation | $4,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Medical research | $4,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association National Officer | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $4,000 |
| Muttville | San Francisco, CA | Support for animal abuse | $4,000 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Research | Rockville, MD | Medical research | $4,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | Medical research | $4,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Albert Lea, MN | Medical research | $4,000 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | San Angelo, TX | Support for wilderness preservation | $4,000 |
| Peta | Norfolk, VA | Support for animal abuse | $4,000 |
| Project Open Hand | San Francisco, CA | Support for elders | $4,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Medical research and support for children | $4,000 |
| The Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | Medical research | $4,000 |
| The National Audubon Society | New York, NY | Support for wilderness preservation | $4,000 |
| The National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | Support for animal preservation | $4,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Support for animal preservation | $4,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Support for wilderness preservation | $3,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Veterans related | $3,000 |
| Als Association (Lou Gehrig's Disease) | Arlington, VA | Medical research | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Calamity support | $2,000 |
| Bay Area Rescue Mission | Richmond, CA | Support for homeless and disabled | $2,000 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | Support for children | $2,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Calamity support | $2,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | Calamity support | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | Support for wilderness preservation | $2,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | Veterans related | $2,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc | San Rafael, CA | Support for homeless and disabled | $2,000 |
| Hanna Center | Sonoma, CA | Support for poor and needy | $2,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Chicago, IL | Support for poor and needy | $2,000 |
| Lifehouse | San Rafael, CA | Support for homeless and disabled | $2,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | Sarasota, FL | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Make-A-Wish - America | Phoenix, AZ | Medical research and support for children | $2,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | Support for children | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 76 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $302,000 | 76 |
| 2023 | $12,000 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202500919349100900
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0398515
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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