Neil and Elizabeth Griffin Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderCordova, Tennessee · EIN 93-2923303 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LARY R BRAY OR JAMES CARLISLE DALE |
|---|---|
| Address | 8001 CENTERVIEW PARKWAY SUITE 103, MEMPHIS TN 38018 |
| Phone | 9013725033 |
| Form and materials | LETTER STATING CHARITABLE PURPOSE. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATIVE, RELIGIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE GRADUATE THEOLOGICAL TRAINING FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE IN CHURCH-RELATED AND MISSIONS VOCATIONS THAT ATTEMPT TO GUIDE STUDENTS INTO A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLE AND ITS RELEVANCE FOR TODAY, PREPARING THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN CALLED OF GOD TO PREACH AND TEACH THE WORD OF GOD. |
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
25% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary | Cordova, TN | Support religious and theological activities | $135,000 |
| Faith Baptist Church | Bartlett, TN | Support religious and theological activities | $10,000 |
| Love Worth Finding Ministries | Memphis, TN | Support religious and theological activities | $10,000 |
| Sandy Creek Foundation | Dallas, TX | Support religious and theological activities | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622679349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-2923303
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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