Griffith Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 26-3922751 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$210K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | C PERRY GRIFFITH JR - PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 499 FOREST BLVD, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46240 |
| Phone | 3176553110 |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
15% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eskenazi Health Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $22,500 |
| Crown Hill Heritage Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $21,000 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $20,000 |
| First Baptist Athletics | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $20,000 |
| Aces | Aspen, CO | Contribution to general fund | $10,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | Snowmass Village, CO | Contribution to general fund | $10,000 |
| Big Car Media Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $10,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | New York, NY | Contribution to general fund | $10,000 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass | Aspen, CO | Contribution to general fund | $8,850 |
| Ganggang | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $5,000 |
| Indianapolis Museum of Art | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $5,000 |
| Keep Indianapolis Beautiful | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $5,000 |
| Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund | Culver, IN | Contribution to general fund | $5,000 |
| Indianapolis Film Project | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $5,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $4,000 |
| Aclu of Indiana Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $3,000 |
| Cabaret | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $3,000 |
| Village of Merici | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $2,500 |
| The Garden Conservancy | Garrison, NY | Contribution to general fund | $2,500 |
| Center for Leadership Development | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $2,500 |
| Hoosier Art Salon - New Harmony Gallery | New Harmony, IN | Contribution to general fund | $2,500 |
| Brooke's Place | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $2,000 |
| Lake Maxinkuckee Association | Culver, IN | Contribution to general fund | $2,000 |
| Radical Generosity Chicago | Wilmette, IL | Contribution to general fund | $2,000 |
| Eiteljorg Museum | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,500 |
| Pattern Inc | Carmel, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,500 |
| Brebeuf | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Central Indiana Land Trust | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Children's Museum of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Hoosier Environmental Council | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Indiana Humanities Council | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Indiana State Museum | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Indianapolis Public Library Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Overdose-Lifeline | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Park Tudor School | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| St Vincent Hospital Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Wfyi | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Wheeler Mission Ministries | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Washington Township School Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Christamore House | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,350 | 46 |
| 2023 | $201,000 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349103092
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3922751
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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