The James Patrick Griffith Foundation
Historical FunderDenver, Colorado · EIN 82-2671573 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM GRIFFITH |
|---|---|
| Address | 160 FRANKLIN ST, DENVER CO 80206 |
| Phone | 3039105881 |
| GRIFF160@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE SELECTION PROCESS IS LIMITED SOLELY BY THE DISCRETION OF THE TRUSTEES, AND CURRENTLY THE TRUSTEES DO NOT ANTICIPATE A FORMAL APPLICATION OR APPROVAL PROCESS FOR PROSPECTIVE DONEES. PROSPECTIVE DONEES WILL BE IDENTIFIED AND EVALUATED SOLELY BASED ON DIRECT INTERACTIONS WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND/OR BASED UPON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXISTING KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES WITH A PROSPECTIVE DONEE. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | ANY RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS WILL BE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
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
28% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Fourteeners Initiative | Golden, CO | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Anchor Center for Blind Children | Denver, CO | General contribution | $3,500 |
| Angel Flight | Santa Monica, CA | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Camp Courage | Denver, CO | General contribution | $3,000 |
| First Descents | Denver, CO | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Pachyonychia Congenita | Holladay, UT | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Wish for Wheels | Denver, CO | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Mile High Early Learning | Denver, CO | General contribution | $2,500 |
| The University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | General contribution | $2,000 |
| World at Hand | Denver, CO | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Invest in Kids | Denver, CO | General contribution | $300 |
| United Msd | Biloxi, MS | General contribution | $300 |
| Colorado Uplift | Denver, CO | General contribution | $250 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | Denver, CO | General contribution | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,950 | 14 |
| 2024 | $31,090 | 11 |
| 2023 | $29,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630769349100218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2671573
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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