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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 68-0398515

Griffin Phoenix Foundation

A private foundation in Larkspur, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 76 grants and $302,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $302,000

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $6,310,528

  • Tax year 2023

    $12,000

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $233,970

  • Tax year 2022

    $12,000

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $224,743

  • Tax year 2021

    $18,000

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $223,299

  • Tax year 2020

    $18,000

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $215,734

Grants paid in 2024

76 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox ChurchNovato, CA

    Support for poor and needy

    $50,000
  2. Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GA

    Support for homeless and disabled

    $8,000
  3. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Medical research and support for children

    $8,000
  4. St Vincent de Paul Society of MarinSan Rafael, CA

    Support for poor and needy

    $8,000
  5. The Shriner's Hospital for ChildrenTampa, FL

    Medical research and support for children

    $8,000
  6. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY

    Medical research

    $6,000
  7. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Medical research

    $4,000
  8. American Diabetes AssociationAlexandria, VA

    Medical research

    $4,000
  9. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Medical research

    $4,000
  10. American Institute of Cancer ResearchWashington, DC

    Medical research

    $4,000
  11. American Lung AssociationChicago, IL

    Medical research

    $4,000
  12. ASPCA Founder's SocietyWashington, DC

    Support for animal preservation

    $4,000
  13. Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT

    Support for animal care

    $4,000
  14. Bideawee IncWantagh, NY

    Support for animal care

    $4,000
  15. Cal Farley's Boys RanchAmarillo, TX

    Support for children

    $4,000
  16. Children's Cancer Research FundMinneapolis, MN

    Medical research and support for children

    $4,000
  17. Christian Appalachian ProjectLexington, KY

    Support for poor and needy

    $4,000
  18. Covenant HouseNew York, NY

    Support for homeless and disabled

    $4,000
  19. Defenders of Animal Rights IncPhoenix, MD

    Support for animal abuse

    $4,000
  20. Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN

    Support for wilderness preservation

    $4,000
  21. Feed the ChildrenOklahoma City, OK

    Support for poor and needy

    $4,000
  22. Feed the Hungry IncArlington, VA

    Support for poor and needy

    $4,000
  23. Glide FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Support for poor and needy

    $4,000
  24. GreenpeaceWashington, DC

    Support for wilderness preservation

    $4,000
  25. International Orthodox Christian CharitiesBaltimore, MD

    Support for poor and needy

    $4,000
  26. Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education & ConservationWashington, DC

    Support for wilderness preservation

    $4,000
  27. Little Longears Miniature Donkey RescueNew Oxford, PA

    Support for wilderness preservation

    $4,000
  28. Mara Elephant Project USA IncCarmel, IN

    Support for wilderness preservation

    $4,000
  29. Mayo ClinicRochester, MN

    Medical research

    $4,000
  30. Muscular Dystrophy Association National OfficerChicago, IL

    Medical research

    $4,000
  31. MuttvilleSan Francisco, CA

    Support for animal abuse

    $4,000
  32. National Foundation for Cancer ResearchRockville, MD

    Medical research

    $4,000
  33. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY

    Medical research

    $4,000
  34. Parkinson's FoundationNew York, NY

    Medical research

    $4,000
  35. Peaceful Valley Donkey RescueMiles, TX

    Support for wilderness preservation

    $4,000
  36. PetaNorfolk, VA

    Support for animal abuse

    $4,000
  37. Project Open HandSan Francisco, CA

    Support for elders

    $4,000
  38. Smile TrainNew York, NY

    Medical research and support for children

    $4,000
  39. The Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NY

    Medical research

    $4,000
  40. The National Audubon SocietyNew York, NY

    Support for wilderness preservation

    $4,000
  41. The National Wildlife FederationReston, VA

    Support for animal preservation

    $4,000
  42. World Wildlife FundWashington, DC

    Support for animal preservation

    $4,000
  43. Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CA

    Support for wilderness preservation

    $3,000
  44. Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Veterans related

    $3,000
  45. ALS Association (lou Gehrig's Disease)Arlington, VA

    Medical research

    $2,000
  46. American Red CrossBoone, IA

    Calamity support

    $2,000
  47. Bay Area Rescue MissionRichmond, CA

    Support for homeless and disabled

    $2,000
  48. Boys TownBoys Town, NE

    Support for children

    $2,000
  49. California Fire FoundationSacramento, CA

    Calamity support

    $2,000
  50. Catholic Relief ServicesBaltimore, MD

    Calamity support

    $2,000
  51. Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NY

    Medical research

    $2,000
  52. EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA

    Support for wilderness preservation

    $2,000
  53. Gary Sinise FoundationFranklin, TN

    Veterans related

    $2,000
  54. Guide Dogs for the Blind IncSan Rafael, CA

    Support for homeless and disabled

    $2,000
  55. Hanna CenterSonoma, CA

    Support for poor and needy

    $2,000
  56. International Fellowship of Christians & JewsChicago, IL

    Support for poor and needy

    $2,000
  57. LifehouseSan Rafael, CA

    Support for homeless and disabled

    $2,000
  58. Macular Degeneration AssociationSarasota, FL

    Medical research

    $2,000
  59. Make-A-Wish - AmericaPhoenix, AZ

    Medical research and support for children

    $2,000
  60. Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VA

    Support for children

    $2,000
  61. Mercy ShipsLindale, TX

    Medical support

    $2,000
  62. Mutts with A MissionVirginia BCH, VA

    Veterans related

    $2,000
  63. National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DC

    Support for wilderness preservation

    $2,000
  64. Prevent Child Abuse AmericaChicago, IL

    Support for child abuse

    $2,000
  65. Ronald McDonald House Charity of Northern CaliforniaSacramento, CA

    Medical research and support for children

    $2,000
  66. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    Calamity support

    $2,000
  67. San Francisco - Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CA

    Support for poor and needy

    $2,000
  68. Semper K9 Assistance DogsQuantico, VA

    Support for animal abuse

    $2,000
  69. St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SD

    Support for children

    $2,000
  70. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Support for wilderness preservation

    $2,000
  71. The Salvation Army - San Rafarl CorpsSan Rafael, CA

    Support for poor and needy

    $2,000
  72. United Service Organizations IncArlington, VA

    General operating support

    $2,000
  73. Veterans of Foreign Wars FoundationKansas City, MO

    Veterans related

    $2,000
  74. Vivalon (whistlestop)San Rafael, CA

    Support of old age services

    $2,000
  75. Women Against AbusePhiladelphia, PA

    Abuse support

    $2,000
  76. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Veterans related

    $2,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health7 grants $36,00026% of the total
  2. Animals7 grants $26,00019% of the total
  3. Human services7 grants $18,00013% of the total
  4. International aid4 grants $12,0009% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $12,0009% of the total
  6. Environment4 grants $11,0008% of the total
  7. 6 other causes8 grants $24,00017% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California16 grants $93,000
  2. New York9 grants $35,000
  3. Virginia10 grants $28,000
  4. District of Columbia6 grants $22,000
  5. Tennessee3 grants $14,000
  6. Texas4 grants $14,000
  7. Florida3 grants $12,000
  8. Minnesota3 grants $12,000
  9. Maryland3 grants $10,000
  10. Pennsylvania3 grants $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Gus ConstantinPRESIDENT Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Andrew ConstantinCFO Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Mary Jane ConstantinDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0

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