The Griffith Family Foundation presented five elementary schools in the Bibb County School District with grants of $20,000 to assist them to better meet the needs of their students. Each school was asked to provide an individual plan for how they would use the proposed gifts, as the needs for every school are unique. Funds will be used to provide teacher development, musical instruments and activities, rewards for student achievement and attendance, as well as incentives to support Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports initiatives.

Since its founding in 1993 by Benjamin Griffith, III, the Griffith Family Foundation has contributed over $83 million to support projects, programs, and community organizations that create economic mobility, provide educational opportunities, and enhance artistic and cultural endeavors in Macon and Bibb County. It supports efficient 501(c)(3) non-profit groups that enhance the quality of life in Macon and Bibb County. Most recently the foundation has turned its focus to providing support for public schools, Mercer University, community outreach, and educational programs.