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J P Griffon Memorial Foundation

EIN 76-0591698 · Friendswood, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair54 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTE HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO ADVANCE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH-SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY; TO SUPPLY ITEMS TO ENHANCE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS, TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC ATTENTION ON EDUCATION SERVICES, FACILITIES, AND NEEDS, TO STIMULATE MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS, ENDOWMENTS, BEQUESTS AND OTHER DONATIONS OR GIFTS, TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER SERVICES, AND GENERALLY TO DO ALL THOSE THINGS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CARRY OUT SUCH PURPOSES AND TO PRESERVE THE MEMORY OF THE LATE JOHN PAUL GRIFFON, DECEASED.

Income
$58,021
Spending
$26,683
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
22

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $20,000 spent. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
  2. $1,500 spent. SUPPORT THE BUILDING FUND OF ANSON JONES MASONIC LODGE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 August 1999.

    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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