TY 2023 Form 990PF

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Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023

Name of foundation
THE JAMES AND PAMELA GRIFFITH FAMILY
FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)7550 NORTH SECRET CANYON DRIVE
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
TUCSON, AZ85718

A Employer identification number

47-6643262

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(330) 575-7733

C If exemption application is pending, check here right arrow

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... right arrow

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... right arrow

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) right arrow

$9,303,410J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)	(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	187,062		187,062
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		203,859
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,169,340
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			203,859
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	-57,361	-57,634
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	333,560		333,287
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	0		0	0
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	4,814	3,611	1,204
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....	List of Attached Documents: // Content	55,589	55,589	0
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	60,403		59,200	1,204
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	425,000			425,000
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	485,403		59,200	426,204
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-151,843
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			274,087
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	204,933	262,308	262,308
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)	379,554	List of Attached Documents: // Content 410,045	391,749
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......	739,346	List of Attached Documents: // Content 722,596	687,261
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	6,391,005	List of Attached Documents: // Content 6,168,046	7,962,092
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	7,714,838	7,562,995	9,303,410
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........
	18	Grants payable.................
	19	Deferred revenue.................
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	0	0
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
	24	Net assets without donor restrictions...........
	25	Net assets with donor restrictions............
		Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........	0	0
	27	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund	0	0
	28	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds	7,714,838	7,562,995
	29	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	7,714,838	7,562,995
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	7,714,838	7,562,995

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

7,714,838

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

-151,843

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

7,562,995

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .

7,562,995

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Part IV

Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate, 2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		(b) How acquired P—Purchase D—Donation	(c) Date acquired (mo., day, yr.)	(d) Date sold (mo., day, yr.)
1 a	PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES		2022-12-31	2023-12-31
b	CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS	P
c
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	2,146,299	1,965,481	180,818
b	23,041		23,041
c
d
e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69			(l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus col. (k), but not less than -0-) or Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69	(j) Adjusted basis as of 12/31/69	(k) Excess of col. (i) over col. (j), if any
a			180,818
b			23,041
c
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	203,859
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 ...................		3

Part V

Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)	1	3,810
b	All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2	0
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	3,810
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4	0
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	3,810
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023	6a	7,484
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b	0
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	2,500
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ..........	6d	0

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	9,984
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8	0
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	6,174
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated tax6,174	Refunded	11	0

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions

for the definition.................................

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. right arrow

$ 0(2) On foundation managers. right arrow

$ 0

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. right arrow

$ 0

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XIV..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.

If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

// Content

.................

Yes

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address right arrow

N/A

The books are in care of right arrow

JAMES W GRIFFITH Telephone no. right arrow

(330) 575-7733

Located at right arrow

7550 NORTH SECRET CANYON DRIVETUCSONAZ ZIP+4 right arrow

85718

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here ......... right arrow

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........ right arrow

16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo

a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................

16 No

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........

1a(1)

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person? ..............................

1a(2)

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........

1a(3)

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............

1a(4)

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................

1a(5)

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............

1a(6)

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........ right arrow

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d

and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................

If "Yes," list the years right arrow

20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year? ..............................

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation

or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved

by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)

the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine

if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........

5a(1)

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................

5a(2)

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............

5a(3)

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................

5a(4)

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............

5a(5)

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check ......... right arrow

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract? .............................

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....

Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or

excess parachute payment during the year? .........................

Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions

(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
JAMES W GRIFFITH	CO-TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
7550 NORTH SECRET CANYON DRIVE TUCSON,AZ85718	CO-TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
PAMELA R GRIFFITH	CO-TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
7550 NORTH SECRET CANYON DRIVE TUCSON,AZ85718	CO-TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."


(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
NONE









Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................				0

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Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. right arrow

Part VIII-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1


2


3


4

Part VIII-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... right arrow

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Part IX

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

8,453,211

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

205,622

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

8,658,833

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

8,658,833

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

129,882

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............

8,528,951

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................

426,448

Part X

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................

426,448

Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......

3,810

Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

3,810

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

422,638

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

422,638

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...

422,638

Part XI

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

426,204

Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......

426,204

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Part XII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

	(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2022	(c) 2022	(d) 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7				422,638
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......			405,293
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20		0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......
b From 2019......
c From 2020......
d From 2021......
e From 2022......
f Total of lines 3a through e ........	0
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 426,204
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a			405,293
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions)........	0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount.....				20,911
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus	0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.	0			0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5	0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........		0
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............			0
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2024 ..........				401,727
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......	0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...	0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......	0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....
b Excess from 2020....
c Excess from 2021....
d Excess from 2022....
e Excess from 2023....

Form 990-PF (2023)

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Part XIII

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section 4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part IX for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2023	(b) 2022	(c) 2021	(d) 2020	(e) Total

b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI, line 4 for each year listed .....
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XIV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

JAMES W GRIFFITH

PAMELA R GRIFFITH

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here right arrow

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions

aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

JAMES W GRIFFITH
7550 NORTH SECRET CANYON DRIVE
TUCSON,AZ85718
(330) 575-7733

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

NO STANDARD FORM REQUIRED

cAny submission deadlines:

NONE

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

NONE

Form 990-PF (2023)

Page 11

Part XIV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
GRIFFITH FAMILY CHARITABLE FUND CO AMERIAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION 5700 DARROW RD STE 118 HUDSON,OH44236	N/A	PC	GENERAL PURPOSE	425,000
Total ................................. 3a				425,000

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b				0

Form 990-PF (2023)

Page 12

Part XV-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments ....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....			14	187,062
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income .....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			18	203,859
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: aOTHER INCOME			01	273
bCOMMUNITAS CAPITAL FUND II			18	-57,634
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..		0		333,560	0

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

333,560

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XV-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)

Form 990-PF (2023)

Page 13

Part XVI

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below? See instructions. Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2023)

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- TIN:

TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

THE JAMES AND PAMELA GRIFFITH FAMILY

FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-6643262

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES	4,814	3,611		1,204

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule

Name:

THE JAMES AND PAMELA GRIFFITH FAMILY

FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-6643262

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
BANK OF AMERICA CORP VARIABLE 3.559%	9,841	9,625
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP/THE .75%	10,603	10,137
BP CAPITAL MARKETS AMERICA INC 3.796%	9,990	9,860
CHARLES SCHWAB CORP/THE .9%	10,384	10,087
FANNIE MAE POOL FN 190337 5%	1,083	1,066
FANNIE MAE POOL FN 254983 5.5%	1,264	1,249
FANNIE MAE POOL FN 735925 5%	2,142	2,090
FANNIE MAE POOL FN 745946 5.5%	539	533
FANNIE MAE POOL FN 931636 4.5%	918	887
FANNIE MAE POOL FN AB2046 3%	682	664
FANNIE MAE POOL FN AB8881 3%	5,339	4,876
FANNIE MAE POOL FN AD1075 4.5%	2,168	2,085
FANNIE MAE POOL FN AJ7715 3%	987	954
FANNIE MAE POOL FN AJ9354 3%	552	534
FANNIE MAE POOL FN AL5851 3.5%	11,469	10,996
FANNIE MAE POOL FN AS8960 4% 01	12,520	11,326
FANNIE MAE POOL FN AT2720 3%	5,605	5,084
FANNIE MAE POOL FN AV2359 4%	3,399	3,202
FANNIE MAE POOL FN BM1423 2.5%	6,098	5,832
FANNIE MAE POOL FN BM4614 3%	5,008	4,784
FANNIE MAE POOL FN CA0853 3.5%	5,243	4,949
FANNIE MAE POOL FN CA4108 3%	42,949	36,748
FANNIE MAE POOL FN CA6028 2.5%	17,876	19,441
FANNIE MAE POOL FN CA6635 2.5%	16,516	15,954
FANNIE MAE POOL FN FM3522 3%	7,520	7,321
FANNIE MAE POOL FN FM8779 2.5%	17,467	16,520
FANNIE MAE POOL FN FS2009 3%	10,079	9,501
FANNIE MAE POOL FN FS2142 3.5%	22,789	21,890
FREDDIE MAC GOLD POOL FG A74793 5%	1,219	1,195
FREDDIE MAC GOLD POOL FG G05646	1,223	1,183
FREDDIE MAC GOLD POOL FG G08051 5%	1,203	1,179
FREDDIE MAC GOLD POOL FG G08368	2,989	2,879
FREDDIE MAC GOLD POOL FG G60080	4,341	3,990
FREDDIE MAC POOL FR RA6567 3%	16,428	17,276
FREDDIE MAC GOLD POOL FR SB0302 3%	15,059	13,590
FREDDIE MAC POOL FR SD0612 2.5%	36,610	30,696
FREDDIE MAC POOL FR SD7519 3.5%	25,599	27,691
FREDDIE MAC POOL FR ZS8573 2.5%	29,013	28,215
FREDDIE MAC POOL FR ZT0534 3.5%	18,394	16,223
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC/THE VARIABLE	11,439	10,000
HORMEL FOODS CORP 0.65%	9,851	9,800
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC VARIABLE 3.973%	10,414	10,285
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP 3.45%	9,920	9,743
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP 3.5%	9,690	9,545
MORGAN STANLEY 3.7%	18,945	18,753
PGIM HIGH YIELD FUND	113,741	104,504
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP 1.125%	10,430	10,161
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP .8%	9,723	9,280
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP 1.267%	10,600	10,070
BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA/THE 1.05%	10,635	10,134
BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA/THE 2.2%	9,808	9,693
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC	9,868	9,854
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA .875%	20,447	19,478
SHELL INTERNATIONAL FINANCE BV	10,403	9,908
VANGUARD EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND	53,574	53,741

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch

Name:

THE JAMES AND PAMELA GRIFFITH FAMILY

FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-6643262

US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

410,045

US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

391,749

State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

- TIN:

TY 2023 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

THE JAMES AND PAMELA GRIFFITH FAMILY

FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-6643262

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
ADOBE INC	AT COST	22,231	39,373
AIRBNB INC	AT COST	15,430	17,834
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP	AT COST	11,525	14,313
ALPHABET INC	AT COST	18,699	48,903
ALPHABET INC	AT COST	23,265	59,787
AMAZON.COM INC	AT COST	33,123	60,320
AMPHENOL CORP	AT COST	9,096	24,882
ARISTA NETWORKS INC	AT COST	6,017	28,497
ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO	AT COST	6,800	33,057
AT&T INC	AT COST	38,334	34,970
AUTODESK INC	AT COST	18,970	21,670
BLACKROCK INC	AT COST	9,777	24,354
CHEVRON CORP	AT COST	12,631	25,208
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC	AT COST	18,916	20,583
CME GROUP INC	AT COST	31,156	37,487
COCA-COLA CO/THE	AT COST	14,529	21,156
COMCAST CORP	AT COST	53,902	64,986
CONOCOPHILLIPS	AT COST	17,958	46,312
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP	AT COST	25,804	48,846
CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP	AT COST	42,411	31,332
ELI LILLY AND CO	AT COST	12,261	88,021
EXXON MOBIL CORP	AT COST	50,440	68,386
FISERV INC	AT COST	22,952	28,693
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP	AT COST	18,276	27,785
GENUINE PARTS CO	AT COST	17,894	26,177
HERSHEY CO/THE	AT COST	24,539	34,491
HOME DEPOT INC/THE	AT COST	23,735	49,210
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC	AT COST	27,241	42,781
HUBBELL INC	AT COST	5,110	15,460
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC	AT COST	118,905	196,455
JOHNSON & JOHNSON	AT COST	36,410	37,774
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO	AT COST	14,621	42,355
MASTERCARD INC	AT COST	26,373	47,769
MCDONALD'S CORP	AT COST	26,036	30,837
MERCK & CO INC	AT COST	41,308	73,916
META PLATFORMS INC	AT COST	17,942	35,396
MICROSOFT CORP	AT COST	101,132	250,819
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC	AT COST	24,974	27,016
MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP	AT COST	17,207	22,410
NETFLIX INC	AT COST	18,173	36,029
NEXTERA ENERGY INC	AT COST	18,184	28,062
NVIDIA CORP	AT COST	14,945	68,836
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC	AT COST	9,850	27,552
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA	AT COST	18,827	20,690
PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC	AT COST	32,714	19,774
PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC/THE	AT COST	29,292	29,422
QUALCOMM INC	AT COST	2,555	7,955
SALESFORCE.COM INC	AT COST	17,208	31,840
SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORP	AT COST	22,780	19,534
S&P GLOBAL INC	AT COST	28,031	26,872
STARBUCKS CORP	AT COST	28,058	27,555
STRYKER CORP	AT COST	42,060	54,801
SYSCO CORP	AT COST	7,952	14,626
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC	AT COST	17,316	27,785
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC	AT COST	21,008	34,501
TJX COS INC/THE	AT COST	25,253	34,616
T-MOBILE US INC	AT COST	43,930	47,458
TRANSDIGM GROUP INC	AT COST	19,385	22,255
UNION PACIFIC CORP	AT COST	37,218	43,720
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC	AT COST	60,031	77,391
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC	AT COST	38,589	27,860
VISA INC	AT COST	31,244	51,810
WALMART INC	AT COST	16,334	29,796
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC	AT COST	11,690	38,148
ZOETIS INC	AT COST	20,574	35,527
ARTISAN MID CAP FUND	AT COST	119,432	142,279
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC	AT COST	28,097	28,753
DEXCOM INC	AT COST	22,937	24,942
DOCUSIGN INC	AT COST	14,328	11,177
EXELON CORP	AT COST	28,642	32,095
FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES	AT COST	22,535	17,661
ISHARES CORE S&P MID-CAP ETF	AT COST	166,136	338,954
ISHARES CORE S&P SMALL-CAP ETF	AT COST	163,150	327,132
ISHARES S&P SMAL!-CAP 600 VALUE ETF	AT COST	185,807	194,493
JOHN HANCOCK DISCIPLINED VALUE MID CAP	AT COST	188,110	194,012
METLIFE INC	AT COST	6,922	17,062
NEWMONT CORP	AT COST	15,330	15,604
ROSS STORES INC	AT COST	16,621	27,263
VERSICK ANALYTICS INC	AT COST	28,690	38,695
VIRTUS KAR SMALL=CAP GROWTH FUND	AT COST	114,213	132,595
XCEL ENERGY INC	AT COST	27,038	24,454
ZILLOW GROUP INC	AT COST	20,524	19,625
ARTISAN DEVELOPING WORLD FUND	AT COST	166,463	210,782
BARON EMERGING MARKETS FUND	AT COST	410,849	441,292
CHUBB LTD	AT COST	14,261	23,504
EVEREST RE GROUP LTD	AT COST	22,080	28,640
HARDING LOEVNER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY	AT COST	260,651	321,208
LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES NV	AT COST	5,164	12,741
SCHWAB FUNDAMENTAL INTERNATIONAL LARGE	AT COST	540,470	650,348
TE CONNECTIVITY LTD	AT COST	8,344	15,736
VANGUARD INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND	AT COST	633,010	621,533
ABSOLUTE CONVERTIBLE ARBITRAGE FUND	AT COST	102,567	102,567
AMERICAN BEACON AHL MANAGED FUTURES	AT COST	232,334	192,649
BLACKROCK TACTICAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND	AT COST	223,694	212,947
JPMORGAN HEDGED EQUITY FUND	AT COST	396,150	457,313
COMMUNITAS CAPITAL PARTNERS FUND II LP	AT COST	292,366	350,000

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

THE JAMES AND PAMELA GRIFFITH FAMILY

FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-6643262

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
OTHER INCOME	273		273
COMMUNITAS CAPITAL FUND II	-57,634	-57,634	-57,634

- TIN:

TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

THE JAMES AND PAMELA GRIFFITH FAMILY

FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-6643262

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES	55,589	55,589		0