Griot Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 91-1934775
Foundation Overview
Based in Tacoma, WA, Griot Family Foundation has awarded 146 grants totaling $286,782 to organizations in Washington, Massachusetts and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $12,500, with a median award of $1,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
12 of 26 recipients (46%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
67% of grants are awarded in Washington, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Eastsound (79%), Seattle (9%), Friday Harbor (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 44% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Griot Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airhawks Flying Club | $400 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Development Programs | 2023 |
| American Institute For Economic Research Inc | $5,200 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Science And Education | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College The Office Of Institutional Advancement | $2,100 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Kaleidoscope Orcas Daycare Association | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2023 |
| Ludvig Von Mises Institute | $5,200 | Auburn, AL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Orcas Aviation Association Mercy Flight Fund | $800 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Orcas Center | $500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Cultural Education | 2023 |
| Orcas Choral Society | $1,500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Orcas Garden Club | $1,500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Orcas Island Historical Museum | $1,500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Sail Orcas - A Sailing Education Foundation | $500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2023 |
| Seadoc Society | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Science And Education | 2023 |
| Ymca Camp Orkila | $2,100 | Seattle, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2023 |
| Airhawks Flying Club | $400 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Development Programs | 2023 |
| American Institute For Economic Research Inc | $5,200 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Science And Education | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College The Office Of Institutional Advancement | $2,100 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Kaleidoscope Orcas Daycare Association | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2023 |
| Ludvig Von Mises Institute | $5,200 | Auburn, AL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Orcas Aviation Association Mercy Flight Fund | $800 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Orcas Center | $500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Cultural Education | 2023 |
| Orcas Choral Society | $1,500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Orcas Garden Club | $1,500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Orcas Island Historical Museum | $1,500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Sail Orcas - A Sailing Education Foundation | $500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2023 |
| Seadoc Society | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Science And Education | 2023 |
| Ymca Camp Orkila | $2,100 | Seattle, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2023 |
| Airhawks Flying Club | $500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Development Programs | 2022 |
| American Institute For Economic Research Inc | $6,400 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Science And Education | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College The Office Of Institutional Advancement | $2,600 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Kaleidoscope Co Orcas Daycare Association | $1,300 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Ludvig Von Mises Institute | $6,400 | Auburn, AL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Orcas Aviation Association Mercy Flight Fund | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Orcas Center | $620 | Eastsound, WA, US | Cultural Education | 2022 |
| Orcas Montessori School | $3,800 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Sail Orcas - A Sailing Education Foundation | $600 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Seadoc Society Wildlife Health Center Foundation | $1,300 | Eastsound, WA, US | Science And Education | 2022 |
| The San Juan Preservation Trust | $600 | Friday Harbor, WA, US | Land Conservation San Juan Islands Wa | 2022 |
| Ymca Camp Orkila Co Young Men's Christian Association Of Greater Seattle | $2,600 | Seattle, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Airhawks Flying Club | $500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Development Programs | 2022 |
| American Institute For Economic Research Inc | $6,400 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Science And Education | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College The Office Of Institutional Advancement | $2,600 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Kaleidoscope Co Orcas Daycare Association | $1,300 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Ludvig Von Mises Institute | $6,400 | Auburn, AL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Orcas Aviation Association Mercy Flight Fund | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Orcas Center | $620 | Eastsound, WA, US | Cultural Education | 2022 |
| Orcas Montessori School | $3,800 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Sail Orcas - A Sailing Education Foundation | $600 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Seadoc Society Wildlife Health Center Foundation | $1,300 | Eastsound, WA, US | Science And Education | 2022 |
| The San Juan Preservation Trust | $600 | Friday Harbor, WA, US | Land Conservation San Juan Islands Wa | 2022 |
| Ymca Camp Orkila Co Young Men's Christian Association Of Greater Seattle | $2,600 | Seattle, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2022 |
| American Institute For Economic Research Inc | $5,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Science And Education | 2021 |
| Hillsdale College The Office Of Institutional Advancement | $2,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Institute For Humane Studies At George Mason University Vernon Smith Hall | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Research And Educational | 2021 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Promote Integrity, Transparency And Accountability In Government And Fidelity To The Law | 2021 |
| Kaleidoscope Co Orcas Daycare Association | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2021 |
| Ludvig Von Mises Institute | $6,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Orcas Animal Protection Society | $200 | Eastsound, WA, US | Animal Shelter And Public Education | 2021 |
| Orcas Island Food Bank | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Food Distribution To Needy | 2021 |
| Orcas Montessori School | $3,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Orcas Senior Center Co Senior Services Council Of San Juan County Inc | $500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Project Veritas Co James O'keefe | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Training, Education And Investigations | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Seadoc Society Wildlife Health Center Foundation | $1,500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Science And Education | 2021 |
| The San Juan Preservation Trust | $500 | Friday Harbor, WA, US | Land Conservation San Juan Islands Wa | 2021 |
| Ymca Camp Orkila Co Young Men's Christian Association Of Greater Seattle | $2,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2021 |
| Airhawks Flying Club | $200 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Development Programs | 2021 |
| National Foundation For Gun Rights Co Dudley Brown Executive Director | $500 | Loveland, CO, US | Pursue Legal Support Of 2nd Amendment Rights | 2021 |
| Sail Orcas - A Sailing Education Foundation | $500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2021 |
| American Institute For Economic Research Inc | $5,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Science And Education | 2020 |
| Hillsdale College The Office Of Institutional Advancement | $2,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Institute For Humane Studies At George Mason University | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Research And Educational | 2020 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Promote Integrity, Transparency And Accountability In Government And Fidelity To The Law | 2020 |
| Kaleidoscope Co Orcas Daycare Association | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2020 |
| Ludvig Von Mises Institute | $6,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Orcas Animal Protection Society | $400 | Eastsound, WA, US | Animal Shelter And Public Education | 2020 |
| Orcas Island Food Bank | $3,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Food Distribution To Needy | 2020 |
| Orcas Montessori School | $3,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Orcas Senior Center Co Senior Services Council Of San Juan County Inc | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Project Veritas Co James O'keefe | $2,250 | Washington, DC, US | Training, Education And Investigations | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Seadoc Society Wildlife Health Center Foundation | $1,000 | Davis, CA, US | Science And Education | 2020 |
| The San Juan Preservation Trust | $500 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Land Conservation San Juan Islands Wa | 2020 |
| Ymca Camp Orkila Co Young Men's Christian Association Of Greater Seattle | $2,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2020 |
| Freedom Foundation | $3,000 | Olympia, WA, US | Public Policy Research/education | 2018 |
| Hillsdale College The Office Of Institutional Advancement | $2,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Institute For Humane Studies At George Mason University | $2,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Research And Educational | 2018 |
| Kaleidoscope Co Orcas Daycare Association | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2018 |
| Ludvig Von Mises Institute | $4,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Orcas Animal Protection Society | $500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Animal Shelter And Public Education | 2018 |
| Orcas Center | $1,300 | Eastsound, WA, US | Cultural Education | 2018 |
| Orcas Family Health Center | $2,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Health Care Services | 2018 |
| Orcas Island Food Bank | $2,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Food Distribution To Needy | 2018 |
| Orcas Montessori School | $3,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Orcas Senior Center Co Senior Services Council Of San Juan County Inc | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Social Services | 2018 |
| Reagan Ranch Co Young America's Foundation | $1,025 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Sail Orcas - A Sailing Education Foundation | $500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $2,200 | Alexandria, VA, US | Social Services | 2018 |
| Seadoc Society Wildlife Health Center Foundation | $250 | Davis, CA, US | Science And Education | 2018 |
| The Funhouse Discovery Center Of Orcas Island Washington | $2,500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2018 |
| The San Juan Preservation Trust | $500 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Land Conservation San Juan Islands Wa | 2018 |
| Ymca Camp Orkila Co Young Men's Christian Association Of Greater Seattle | $2,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2018 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Promote Integrity, Transparency And Accountability In Government And Fidelity To The Law | 2018 |
| Orcas Open Arts | $600 | Eastsound, WA, US | Provide Arts Program To Orcas Island Community | 2018 |
| The Exchange Orcas Recycling Services | $2,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Build A Zero Waste Community Through Service, Education, And Stewardship Of Waste | 2018 |
| Freedom Foundation | $3,000 | Olympia, WA, US | Public Policy Research/education | 2017 |
| Hillsdale College The Office Of Institutional Advancement | $2,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Institute For Humane Studies At George Mason University | $2,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Research And Educational | 2017 |
| Kaleidoscope Co Orcas Daycare Association | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2017 |
| Ludvig Von Mises Institute | $3,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Orcas Animal Protection Society | $500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Animal Shelter And Public Education | 2017 |
| Orcas Center | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Cultural Education | 2017 |
| Orcas Family Health Center | $12,500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Health Care Services | 2017 |
| Orcas Island Food Bank | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Food Distribution To Needy | 2017 |
| Orcas Montessori School | $2,100 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Orcas Senior Center Co Senior Services Council Of San Juan County Inc | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Reagan Ranch Co Young America's Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Sail Orcas - A Sailing Education Foundation | $500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Seadoc Society Wildlife Health Center Foundation | $250 | Davis, CA, US | Science And Education | 2017 |
| The Funhouse Discovery Center Of Orcas Island Washington | $4,200 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2017 |
| The San Juan Preservation Trust | $500 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Land Conservation San Juan Islands Wa | 2017 |
| Ymca Camp Orkila Co Young Men's Christian Association Of Greater Seattle | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2017 |
| Orcas Island Community Foundation | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Fostering Philanthropy To Enhance And Preserve The Quality Of Life On Orcas Island | 2017 |
| Citizens Alliance For Property Rights | $1,000 | Enumclaw, WA, US | Land Conservation Of San Juan Islands Wa | 2016 |
| Common Sense Alliance | $2,000 | Friday Harbor, WA, US | Provide The Public With Legal, Scientific And Economic Information | 2016 |
| Freedom Foundation | $3,000 | Olympia, WA, US | Public Policy Research/education | 2016 |
| Hillsdale College The Office Of Institutional Advancement | $3,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Institute For Humane Studies At George Mason University | $3,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Research And Educational | 2016 |
| Kaleidoscope Co Orcas Daycare Association | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2016 |
| Ludwig Von Mises Institute | $3,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Orcas Animal Protection Society | $500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Animal Shelter And Public Education | 2016 |
| Orcas Center | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Cultural Education | 2016 |
| Orcas Family Health Center | $5,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Health Care Services | 2016 |
| Orcas Island Food Bank | $2,017 | Eastsound, WA, US | Food Distribution To Needy | 2016 |
| Orcas Medical Foundation | $500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Health Care Services | 2016 |
| Orcas Montessori School | $2,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Orcas Senior Center Co Senior Services Council Of San Juan County Inc | $1,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Pcpa Foundation A California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation | $1,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Support The Pacific Conservatory Of The Performing Arts | 2016 |
| Reagan Ranch Co Young America's Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Sail Orcas - A Sailing Education Foundation | $500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2016 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Seadoc Society Wildlife Health Center Foundation | $250 | Davis, CA, US | Science And Education | 2016 |
| The Exchange Orcas Recycling Services | $1,500 | Eastsound, WA, US | Build A Zero-waste Community Through Service, Education, And Stewardship Of Waste | 2016 |
| The Funhouse Discovery Center Of Orcas Island Washington | $4,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2016 |
| The San Juan Preservation Trust | $500 | Lopez Island, WA, US | Land Conservation San Juan Islands Wa | 2016 |
| Ymca Camp Orkila Co Ymca Of Greater Seattle | $2,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Griot Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 91-1934775 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 110997 Tacoma, WA 98411-0997 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Griot Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Director | Angelo Ianello |
|---|---|
| Vice President & Director | Elizabeth G Hagans |
| Secretary & Director | Richard L Griot |
| Treasurer | Kam A Robinson |
| Director | Richard N Griot |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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