Jacob B Griffith Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 99-0573097 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,642 and $85,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-America Theological Seminary | Cordova, TN | General support for charitable organization | $120,000 |
| Evangelical Christian School of Mem | Cordova, TN | General support for charitable organization | $110,000 |
| Memphis Union Mission | Memphis, TN | General support for charitable organization | $85,000 |
| Love Worth Finding Ministries Inc | Memphis, TN | General supoprt for charitable organization | $33,000 |
| The Common Thread Community | Homewood, AL | General support for charitable organization | $27,000 |
| Memphis Athletic Ministries Inc | Memphis, TN | General support for charitable organization | $24,000 |
| Memphis Area Youth Association | Memphis, TN | General support for charitable organization | $20,000 |
| Chirst Church Memphis | Memphis, TN | Scholarship for child day school | $15,642 |
| Campus Crusade Foundation | Orlando, FL | General support for charitable organization | $15,000 |
| Eureka True Vine Baptist Church | Memphis, TN | General support for charitable organization | $9,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($35,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $493,642 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533229349100418
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-0573097
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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