Vernon S And Rowena W Griffith Foundation is located in Sheridan, WY. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vernon S And Rowena W Griffith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Vernon S And Rowena W Griffith Foundation generated $714.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $996.2k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Vernon S And Rowena W Griffith Foundation has awarded 92 individual grants totaling $7,184,940. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SHERIDAN SENIOR CENTER, SHERIDAN WYOMING SUPPORT FOR GENERAL CENTER OPERATIONS
ST PETERS EPISCOPAL CHURCH - PROVIDE FUNDS FOR GENERAL FUNCTIONS
SHERIDAN COLLEGE, SHERIDAN, WYOMING - SUPPORT FOR GENERAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL FUNCTIONS
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SHERIDAN COUNTY, SHERIDAN, WYOMING - SUPPORT FOR GENERAL HOSPITAL/MEDICAL FUNCTIONS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steven C Harker President | 0 | $7,200 | |
Karen Green Treasurer | 0 | $7,200 | |
Ronald J Destefano Secretary | 0 | $7,200 | |
Anthony Tarver Director | 0 | $7,200 | |
Mark Demple Director | 0 | $7,200 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Interest on Savings | $2,297 |
| Dividends & Interest | $406,419 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $305,610 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $305,610 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $714,326 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $36,000 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $20,895 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $473 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $109,601 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $886,580 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $996,181 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$6 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $426,683 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,541 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $87,378 |
| Total assets | $15,088,894 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Vernon S And Rowena W Griffith Foundation has awarded $886,580 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GIRL SCOUTS PURPOSE: SUPPORT GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM | $5,000 |
ST PETERS EPISCOPAL CHURCH PURPOSE: SUPPORT CHURCH ACTIVITES | $25,000 |
YOUTH INC PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH CAMPING | $10,000 |
SHERIDAN COLLEGE PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL FUNCTIONS | $321,580 |
SHERIDAN COUNTY SENIOR CENTER PURPOSE: SUPPORT COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER | $125,000 |
THE FOOD GROUP PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR FOOD GROUP | $5,000 |