Griffith Laboratories Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAlsip, Illinois · EIN 51-0195285 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,940.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOSEPH SINCLAIR |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 GRIFFITH CENTER, ALSIP IL 608033495 |
| Phone | 7083710900 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN LETTER FORM WITH ATTACHMENTS OUTLINING: 1) THE NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION; 2) THE NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK; AND 3) ANY SPECIFIC PROJECTS THAT CONTRIBUTIONS MIGHT BE USED. |
| Deadlines | JULY 1 |
| Restrictions | NONE OTHER THAN BY LAW OR STATUTE |
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
60% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Florida | Lakeland, FL | Organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance | Chicago, IL | Organization's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Worth Township Foundation | Alsip, IL | Organization's exempt purpose | $29,000 |
| Fork Farms Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Organization's exempt purpose | $10,940 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | Organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| College of Dupage Foundation | Glen Ellyn, IL | Organization's exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Back Door Ministries St Malachi Par | Chicago, IL | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Feeding Medina County | Medina, OH | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund | Brooklyn, NY | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Ed Keating Center | Lakewood, OH | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| National Ms Society | Washington, DC | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Umps Care Charities | Edgewater, MD | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Welcome Network | Hammond, IN | Organization's exempt purpose | $250 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | Organization's exempt purpose | $250 |
| Salvation Army | Indianapolis, IN | Organization's exempt purpose | $250 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($268,846). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $431,536 | 30 |
| 2023 | $303,315 | 25 |
| 2022 | $294,820 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630349349100713
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0195285
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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