Christen C and Ben H Garrett Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Christen C and Ben H Garrett Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Marino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $519,558 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $232,658. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$519,558
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$232,658
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $209,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $205,000 | 23 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $209,000 | 25 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $519,558 | 21 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Christen C and Ben H Garrett Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Christen C and Ben H Garrett Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $510,558 |
| Colorado | 1 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Csulb Foundation | General support | $232,658 |
| Csulb Foundation | General support | $61,900 |
| Crestview Preparatory School | General support | $56,000 |
| Child Educational Center (Cec) | General support | $37,000 |
| Search Dog Foundation | General support | $22,500 |
| Surfaid International | General support | $20,000 |
| International Bird Rescue | General support | $17,000 |
| Altadena Mountain Rescue | General support | $10,000 |
| Huntington Hospital Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | General support | $10,000 |
| Downhill Derelicts Foundation | General support | $6,000 |
| Elizabeth House | General support | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Pasadena | General support | $5,000 |
| Rose Bowl Aquatic Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Westridge School | General support | $4,000 |
| Ocean Cleanup North Pacific Fnd | General support | $3,000 |
| Flintridge Preparatory School | General support | $3,000 |
| Engender Health | General support | $3,000 |
| Claremontgrad Univdrucker Sch Fnd | General support | $2,500 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | General support | $2,500 |
| Guide Dogs of America | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Noah C Garrett
- Ben H Garrett
- Christen C Garrett
- Megan Garrett
- Sarah K Garrett
Questions people ask
Does Christen C and Ben H Garrett Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Christen C and Ben H Garrett Family Foundation give?
$519,558 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Christen C and Ben H Garrett Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Noah C Garrett (President), Ben H Garrett (Vice Pres.), Christen C Garrett (Cfo) and Megan Garrett (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Christen C and Ben H Garrett Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and international.