Rosa May Griffin Foundation
Historical FunderKilgore, Texas · EIN 75-6011866 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,400 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE ROSA MAY GRIFFIN FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3794, KILGORE TX 75663 |
| Phone | 9039858177 |
| Form and materials | LETTER EXPLAINING PURPOSE OR USE OF THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION'S GRANT REQUEST, DOLLAR AMOUNT REQUESTED, AND COPY OF IRS EXEMPT STATUS LETTER. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME |
| Restrictions | GRANTS MADE ONLY TO QUALIFYING SEC. 501(c)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS CHARTERED AND OPERATING IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. |
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
10% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church-Longview | Longview, TX | Fire panel, music/singers | $25,000 |
| Longview Museum of Fine Arts | Longview, TX | Grant - operations | $24,000 |
| Hwy 80 Rescue Mission | Longview, TX | New Buildings | $20,000 |
| Texas Tech University Press | Lubbock, TX | Operations | $18,000 |
| Longview Symphony Orchestra | Longview, TX | Sponsorship 25-26 | $16,500 |
| Rahabs Retreat and Ranch Inc | Kilgore, TX | Grant - operations | $16,000 |
| Gregg County Historical Museum | Longview, TX | Matching grant for operating costs. | $15,000 |
| Theatre Longview | Longview, TX | Arts | $10,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Arlington, VA | Diabetes Research | $10,000 |
| Longview ISD Foundation | Longview, TX | Academic funding | $7,000 |
| East Texas Baptist University | Marshall, TX | Business building | $5,000 |
| Longview Child Development Center | Longview, TX | General fuds | $5,000 |
| Longview Community Ministries | Longview, TX | Sponsrship | $5,000 |
| Meals On Wheels Ministry Inc | Tyler, TX | General - operations | $5,000 |
| Letourneau University | Longview, TX | Travel Expenses | $5,000 |
| Kilgore Rotary Club | Kilgore, TX | The flag project | $5,000 |
| Kingdom Christian Center | Jacksonville, TX | AC/Heat Unit Update | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Tyler, TX | Support Scouting Operations | $2,500 |
| Southwestern Diabetic Foundation | Gainesville, TX | Camp sweeney sponsorship | $2,500 |
| American Kidney Fund | Rockville, MD | Services to those facing cancer | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | American Cancer Society Research | $2,500 |
| Newgate Mission | Longview, TX | General - operations | $2,400 |
| Trinity School of Texas | Longview, TX | Virtual spring galathon | $1,500 |
| Arts View Children's Theatre | Lonview, TX | Youth enrichment | $1,500 |
| Presbyterian Camps at Gilmont Inc | Gilmer, TX | Public welfare | $1,500 |
| Studio Arts Alliance | Kilgore, TX | Operations | $1,180 |
| Sabinal Alumni | Sabinal, TX | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church-Kilgore | Kilgore, TX | Flag | $600 |
| Christian Community Action | Lewisville, TX | Public Welfare. Food Pantry. | $500 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($114,850). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $331,530 | 44 |
| 2024 | $347,000 | 44 |
| 2023 | $302,450 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349103573
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6011866
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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