The John C Griswold Family Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The John C Griswold Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, registered in 1979, with $1,775,102 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19809 EIN 13-2978937 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.8M
▼ 0.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$795K
Net assets
$13.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for The John C Griswold Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating202 mo reserves · +55% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For The John C Griswold Family Foundation: 202 mo reserves · +55% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for The John C Griswold Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For The John C Griswold Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19809
- City
- Wilmington
- State
- Delaware
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2013) to $1.8M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $13.4M
Operating margin
55.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$13.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,775,102▼0.3% | $795,149▲15.0% | $13,409,138▲7.9% | $13,409,138▲7.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,779,731▲259% | $691,198▼42.2% | $12,429,185▲9.6% | $12,429,185▲9.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $495,963▼70.4% | $1,195,224▲5.8% | $11,338,152▼5.8% | $11,338,152▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,673,903▼4.8% | $1,129,802▲15.9% | $12,037,413▲4.8% | $12,037,413▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,757,563▲62.3% | $974,830▼1.8% | $11,483,312▲7.3% | $11,483,312▲7.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,082,954▼8.5% | $992,740▼20.3% | $10,700,579▲0.9% | $10,700,579▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,183,581▲155% | $1,245,763▲14.2% | $10,610,365▼1.4% | $10,610,365▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $464,670▼45.7% | $1,091,080▲0.6% | $10,759,163▼5.5% | $10,759,163▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $855,301▼45.3% | $1,084,616▲8.2% | $11,385,573▼1.9% | $11,385,573▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,563,987 | $1,002,156 | $11,609,888 | $11,609,888 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is The John C Griswold Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The John C Griswold Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-2978937, based in Wilmington, Delaware. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The John C Griswold Family Foundation's EIN?
- The John C Griswold Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-2978937.
- How much revenue does The John C Griswold Family Foundation report?
- The John C Griswold Family Foundation reported $1,775,102 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The John C Griswold Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The John C Griswold Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The John C Griswold Family Foundation (EIN 13-2978937) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.