Funder directory Illinois THE GRIFFITH FOODS FOUNDATION

Private foundation · ALSIP, IL · EIN 510195285

THE GRIFFITH FOODS FOUNDATION

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$236–$50,000

median $5,000

Giving (latest FY)

$431,536

30 grants · FY2025

Assets

$103,044

gives nationally

Philanthropy · 34%Food & agriculture · 31%Environment · 13%Youth development · 7%Recreation & sports · 4%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN LETTER FORM WITH ATTACHMENTS OUTLINING: 1) THE NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION; 2) THE NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK; AND 3) ANY SPECIFIC PROJECTS THAT CONTRIBUTIONS MIGHT BE USED.

Deadlines: JULY 1

Restrictions: NONE OTHER THAN BY LAW OR STATUTE

Contact: JOSEPH SINCLAIR · 1 GRIFFITH CENTER, ALSIP, IL, 608033495 · 7083710900

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
FEEDING NEW YORK STATE · ITHACA, NY ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE $75,000
RMHC · CHICAGO, IL ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE $57,500
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA · LAKELAND, FL ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE $50,000
GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY · CHICAGO, IL ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE $50,000
COMMON THREADS · CHICAGO, IL ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE $45,000
GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY ALLIANCE · CHICAGO, IL ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE $30,000
WORTH TOWNSHIP FOUNDATION · ALSIP, IL ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE $29,000
PAWS CHICAGO · CHICAGO, IL ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE $100
SALVATION ARMY · INDIANAPOLIS, IN ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE $250
UMPS CARE CHARITIES · EDGEWATER, MD ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE $1,000

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.