Joe Lee Griffin Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 63-0995615 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$238K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
12% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of the Highlands | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $45,000 |
| Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church | Vestavia Hills, AL | General fund | $30,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Birmingham, AL | Joe lee griffin hope lodge renovations | $25,000 |
| United States Israel Association | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $25,000 |
| Uab O'neal Comprehensive Cancer Center | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Gladney Fund | Ft Worth, TX | General fund | $7,500 |
| Alabama Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Children's Harbor | Alexander City, AL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Embrace Alabama Kids | Montgomery, AL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of East Alabama | Auburn, AL | Beat bama food drive | $5,000 |
| Forgotten Childrens Ministries | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Miracle Academy Private Christian School | Birmingham, AL | Miracle mullen downs foundation | $5,000 |
| Nami | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Nashville Coaching Coalition | Nashville, TN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Onward | Auburn, AL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Robert E Reed Foundation | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Lovelady Center | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Unless U | Vestavia Hills, AL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Banks Acadeny | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $3,500 |
| The Overseas Iniative | Vestavia Hills, AL | General fund | $3,500 |
| Birmingham Metro Baptist Association | Birmingham, AL | Discovery clubs donation | $3,000 |
| Bundles of Hope | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $3,000 |
| First Priority | Birmingham, AL | Campus ministry | $3,000 |
| Jimmie Hale Mission | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $3,000 |
| Cornerstone Schools of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $2,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | North central alabama fca | $2,500 |
| Firehouse Ministries | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $2,500 |
| Samford University | Homewood, AL | Brock school of business | $2,500 |
| Holcombe Ministries | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Foundry Ministries | Bessemer, AL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Mortimer Jordan High School | Kimberly, AL | General fund | $1,500 |
| Casting for Recovery | Bozeman, MT | General fund | $1,000 |
| Sibyl Temple Foundation Inc | Vestavia Hills, AL | General fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $238,500 | 33 |
| 2023 | $225,500 | 32 |
| 2022 | $250,000 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640379349100519
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-0995615
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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