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Corey C Griffin Charitable Foundation

EIN 47-1976181 · Braintree, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOLLOWING COREY'S TRAGIC PASSING ON AUGUST 16TH, 2014, THE GRIFFIN FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS FOUNDED THE COREY C. GRIFFIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.GIVEN HIS INCREDIBLE PASSION FOR LIFE AND UNCOMMON DEDICATION TO PHILANTHROPY, IT WAS NOT DIFFICULT TO MAP OUT THE GUIDING PRINCIPLE OF THE FOUNDATION: IMPROVING THE LIVES OF PRIMARILY BOSTON-AREA CHILDREN THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE CITY'S LEADING EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FAITH-BASED INITIATIVES. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED, IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR FINANCIAL OR HEALTH CIRCUMSTANCES.

Income
$8.5 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
61.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 55%
Employees
5
Volunteers
524
Highest pay
$236,998, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 61.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 55% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 100% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $2.4 million spent. "COREY'S KIDS" REFERS TO THE CHILDREN THE COREY C. GRIFFIN FOUNDATION CAN POSITIVELY IMPACT THROUGH ITS PILLARS OF FINANCIAL, HUMAN, SOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL CAPITAL. THE TERM WAS ESTABLISHED AS ONE OF ENDEARMENT UPON COREY'S TRAGIC PASSING. COREY'S KIDS INCLUDES THOSE THAT BENEFIT FROM COREY'S KIDS CHRISTMAS, THE ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE, THROUGH BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL INITIATIVES, AND THOSE THAT BENEFIT FROM THE VARIOUS OTHER GRANTS. "COREY'S KIDS" REFER TO ANY CHILD OR YOUTH BENEFITING FROM THE ASSISTANCE. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES GRANTS TO 11 STRATEGIC PARTNERS WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. THE PARTNERS THAT THE ORGANIZATION GRANTS TO ARE RON BURTON TRAINING VILLAGE, BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, FRANCISCAN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, LAWRENCE CATHOLIC ACADEMY, CAMPAIGN FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, MY BROTHER'S KEEPER, BOSTON PAL, CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, GROW, MAMLEO AND THE ACHIEVE PROGRAM AT NOBLES. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THROUGH OTHER NONPROFITS AS WELL. FOR 2025, THE GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TOTALED $1,590,485. DURING COREY'S KIDS CHRISTMAS, THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASED LAPTOPS, SIGNED FOOTBALLS, BAGS AND OTHER GOODS FOR APPROXIMATELY 3,000 KIDS IN NEED. ADDITIONALLY, 4,000 BACKPACKS AND SUPPLIES WERE PURCHASED FOR YOUTH DURING THE ANNUAL BACKPACK DRIVE. THE OVERALL IMPACT OF COREY'S KIDS IS APPROXIMATELY 10,000 KIDS ANNUALLY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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