The Griffin Endowment
Historical FunderGreensboro, North Carolina · EIN 56-1687879 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HAYNES G GRIFFIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 814 W MARKET STREET, GREENSBORO NC 27401 |
| Phone | 3362724157 |
| Form and materials | BY LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
48% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unc Heatlth Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | Program support | $40,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Greensboro, NC | Program support | $22,000 |
| Greensboro Science Center | Greensboro, NC | Program support | $21,518 |
| Greensboro Day School | Greensboro, NC | Program support | $20,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach | Palm Beach, FL | Program support | $10,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Palm Beach, FL | Program support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | Program support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach | Palm Beach, FL | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Packer Collegiate Institute | Brooklyn, NY | Program support | $6,000 |
| The Society of the Cincinnati | Raleigh, NC | Program support | $6,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Florida Philanthrophy Institute | Weston, FL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Woodberry Forest, VA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Greensboro Symphony | Greensboro, NC | Program support | $2,000 |
| Salem College | Winstonsalem, NC | Program support | $2,000 |
| Center for Creative Leadership | Greensboro, NC | Program support | $1,000 |
| Flagler Museum | Palm Beach, FL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Greensboro Beautiful | Greensboro, NC | Program support | $1,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Program support | $1,000 |
| Women in the Window International | West Palm Beach, FL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Green Hill Center for Nc Art | Greensboro, NC | Program support | $750 |
| Society of St Andrews | Big Island, VA | Program support | $500 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Preservation Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | Program support | $425 |
| The Everglades Club | Palm Beach, FL | Program support | $350 |
| First Cary UMC | Cary, NC | Program support | $100 |
| Millbrook United Methodist Church | Raleigh, NC | Program support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176,743 | 25 |
| 2023 | $191,092 | 29 |
| 2022 | $213,936 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503099349101805
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1687879
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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