The Griffin Charitable Organization

EIN 20-1455961 · AR · NTEE A84

Invitation only Typical grant ~$6.1K Funds in AR, FL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, The Griffin Charitable Organization based in AR paid 9 grants totaling $123.3K to 9 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $40K, with a median of $6.1K. Its largest recipients included FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, THE HOPE CAMPUS, and FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,447,251
Giving (latest yr)
$123,341
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$6.1K
Recipients
9
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • First United Methodist Church$40,000
  • The Hope Campus$30,000
  • Fort Smith Museum of History$25,000
  • Main Street Fort Smith$12,000
  • City of Fort Smith$6,116

Where grants went

  • Arkansas$122,841 · 8 grants
  • Florida$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (9)

First United Methodist Church
Fort Smith, AR
Donation
$40,000
The Hope Campus
Fort Smith, AR
Donation
$30,000
Fort Smith Museum of History
Fort Smith, AR
Donation
$25,000
Main Street Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
Donation
$12,000
City of Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
Donation
$6,116
Adventurous Alternatives
Fort Smith, AR
Donation
$5,725
US Marshal's Museum
Fort Smith, AR
Donation
$3,000
Friends of Kitties and Kanines
Fort Smith, AR
Donation
$1,000
South Gulf County Volunteer Fire Department Inc
Port St Joe, FL
Donation
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. The Griffin Charitable Organization does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

The Griffin Charitable Organization is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, The Griffin Charitable Organization reported 9 itemized grants totaling $123.3K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $40K (median $6.1K).

Recent recipients include FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, THE HOPE CAMPUS, FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY, among 9 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The Griffin Charitable Organization is a private foundation based in Arkansas, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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