The Griffith Family Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6162494 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE GRIFFITH FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 GRIFFITH CENTER, ALSIP IL 608033495 |
| Phone | 7083710900 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 1 |
| Restrictions | NONE OTHER THAN BY LAW OR STATUTE |
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
76% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| American Conservation Coalition | Washington, DC | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Project Drawdown | St Paul, MN | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Geneva Area Foundation Horticultura | Lake Geneva, WI | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Geneva Lake Association | Lake Geneva, WI | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy Inc | Fontana, WI | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of Kishwauketoe | Williams Bay, WI | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Dark Sky International | Tucson, AZ | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Yerkes Future Foundation | Williams Bay, WI | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Lake Geneva Country Club Foundation | Lake Geneva, WI | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Inspiration Ministries | Walworth, WI | Exempt purpose | $1,538 |
| Northwestern University Alumni | Evanston, IL | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($146,050). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $326,088 | 21 |
| 2024 | $275,006 | 20 |
| 2023 | $310,029 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642449349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6162494
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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