The Gryphon Fund
Historical FunderWest Simsbury, Connecticut · EIN 22-3199039 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $445,771.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | HELEN B KAPLAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 DRUMLIN RD, WEST SIMSBURY CT 060922906 |
| Phone | 8606585433 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT HAVE AN APPLICATION FORM BUT REQUIRES DETAILS OF THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT AND VERIFICATION OF THE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF DONEES. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS SUCH AS BY GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS, CHARITABLE FIELDS, KINDS OF INSTITUTIONS OR OTHER FACTORS. |
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
66% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | Hartford, CT | General support for various organizations | $445,771 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| Npr | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $447,771 | 3 |
| 2024 | $367,733 | 2 |
| 2023 | $375,796 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349101847
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3199039
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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