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The Joe Lee Griffin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting support solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHURCH OF THE HIGHLANDS INC
$145K
6%
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC
$108.5K
4%
THE GLADNEY FUND
$60.5K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
33
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOE LEE GRIFFIN FOUNDATION?
No. JOE LEE GRIFFIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOE LEE GRIFFIN FOUNDATION give?
JOE LEE GRIFFIN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JOE LEE GRIFFIN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOE LEE GRIFFIN FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOE LEE GRIFFIN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, JOE LEE GRIFFIN FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $239 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOE LEE GRIFFIN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, JOE LEE GRIFFIN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include CHURCH OF THE HIGHLANDS INC, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC, and THE GLADNEY FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOE LEE GRIFFIN FOUNDATION?
JOE LEE GRIFFIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.