The Griffin Charitable Organization
Invitation OnlyFort Smith, Arkansas · EIN 20-1455961 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$123K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$6,116
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
11% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church | Fort Smith, AR | Donation | $40,000 |
| The Hope Campus | Fort Smith, AR | Donation | $30,000 |
| Fort Smith Museum of History | Fort Smith, AR | Donation | $25,000 |
| Main Street Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | Donation | $12,000 |
| City of Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | Donation | $6,116 |
| Adventurous Alternatives | Fort Smith, AR | Donation | $5,725 |
| US Marshal's Museum | Fort Smith, AR | Donation | $3,000 |
| Friends of Kitties and Kanines | Fort Smith, AR | Donation | $1,000 |
| South Gulf County Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Port St Joe, FL | Donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $123,341 | 9 |
| 2024 | $56,550 | 11 |
| 2023 | $121,275 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349101841
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1455961
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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