Vernon S and Rowena W Griffith Foundation
Invitation OnlySheridan, Wyoming · EIN 23-7135835 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$689K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$19.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Wyoming.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital | Sheridan, WY | Support hospital functions | $250,000 |
| Sheridan County Senior Center | Sheridan, WY | Support community senior center | $175,000 |
| Sheridan Community Land Trust | Sheridan, WY | Support public lands and trails | $75,000 |
| Sheridan College | Sheridan, WY | Support for school functions | $71,580 |
| Wyo Theater Inc | Sheridan, WY | To support theater | $55,000 |
| St Peters Episcopal Church | Sheridan, WY | Support church activites | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts | Sheridan, WY | Support girl scout program | $12,000 |
| Youth Inc | Story, WY | Support youth camping | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Sheridan, WY | Support area youth | $5,000 |
| The Food Group | Sheridan, WY | Support for food group | $5,000 |
| Sheridan County Soccer Assoc | Sheridan, WY | To support youth soccer | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $688,580 | 11 |
| 2024 | $714,580 | 14 |
| 2023 | $886,580 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631749349100318
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7135835
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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