The Philip D Griffith Family Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderCarson City, Nevada · EIN 48-1076347 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $17,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GRIFFITH FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 N 8TH ST, NEODESHA KS 66757 |
| Phone | 7755151371 |
| Form and materials | 1. GRIFFITH FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION ORGANIZATION OR PERSON SEEKING GRANT ______________________________________________ ADDRESS ____________________________________________________ PHONE ________________ DATE OF APPLICATION _________________________________ 20 ______. 1.GIVE BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT, ITS' OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED OUTCOME (WHAT-WHO-WHERE-WHEN-COST): 2.HOW WILL THE PROPOSED PROJECT BENEFIT NEODESHA? 3.WHAT OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS WILL CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE PROPOSED PROJECT? 4.WHAT AMOUNT OF MONEY IS BEING REQESTED FROM GRIFFITH FOUNDATION, INCLUDING DATE BY WHICH COMMITMENT NEEDED FROM THE FOUNDATION AND DATE FUNDS WOULD ACTUALLY NEED TO BE DISBURSED? 5.WHAT FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND/OR METHODS WILL BE USED TO ENSURE THAT ANY GRANT PROCEEDS AWARDED WILL GO TOWARDS THEIR INTENDED USE? ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------- RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: GRIFFITH FOUNDATION 1000 N 8TH ST., NEODESHA, KS 6675 |
| Deadlines | DEADLINE ESTABLISHED ANNUALLY |
| Restrictions | A. STUDENT MUST ACTUALLY GRADUATE FROM NEODESHA HIGH SCHOOL. IN ADDITION, THE STUDENT MUST ALSO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF ONE OF THE PARAGRAPHS, B OR C, BELOW; B. IF STUDENT AND ONE PARENT OR COURT APPOINTED GUARDIAN ARE RESIDENTS OF USD 461, RESIDENCY MUST BE MAINTAINED AND STUDENT ATTEND NEODESHA HIGH SCHOOL AT LEAST HIS/HER FULL SENIOR YEAR, OR C. IF STUDENT DOES NOT LIVE IN USD 461 AS SET OUT ABOVE, STUDENT MUST HAVE ATTENDED NEODESHA HIGH SCHOOL GRADES NINE THROUGH TWELVE. THE PROGRAM ABOVE WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE LAST OF THE STUDENTS GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL IN THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR HAVE COMPLETED THEIR COLLEGE EDUCATION. BEGINNING WITH THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR, THE GRIFFITH FOUNDATION IMPLEMENTED THE GRIFFITH FOUNDATION JUMPSTART SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS OF UP TO 6,000 PER STUDENT TO ELIGIBLE NEODESHA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR DUAL-CREDIT COURSES, COLLEGE PROGRAMS, AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS, BEGINNING PRIOR TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. AWARDS |
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 Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Scholarships Educational Scholarships | Neodesha, KS | Educational scholarships | $63,574 |
| Keep Memory Alive Keep Memory Alive | Las Vegas, NV | Research & development | $17,000 |
| Wa Rankin Memorial Library Wa Rankin Memorial Library | Neodesha, KS | Roof replacement | $10,000 |
| Nevada Policy Nevada Policy | Las Vegas, NV | Advocating for transparency | $2,500 |
| Neodesha Arts Association Neodesha Arts Association | Neodesha, KS | Grant | $1,500 |
| Usd 461 - Neodesha Usd 461 - Neodesha | Neodesha, KS | Educational projects | $920 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,494 | 6 |
| 2024 | $66,587 | 5 |
| 2023 | $86,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632179349100818
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-1076347
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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