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John Garbaczewski Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Carlsbad, California · EIN 510660764

John Garbaczewski Family Foundation is a private foundation in Carlsbad, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $54,082 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $850 and the largest $8,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $34,869 the year before.

56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$51,19225$946,893
2023$34,86928$1.1 million
2024$54,08232$1.1 million

How to apply

John Garbaczewski 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John Garbaczewski Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California17$32,344
Michigan1$5,215
Florida1$5,000
Arizona2$3,300
New York1$3,000
Virginia3$2,723
Minnesota1$1,000
Pennsylvania1$500
Wisconsin2$450
Connecticut1$250

Grants paid in 2024

All 32 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
CA
Unrestricted$8,500
Santa Sohia Academy School
Spring Valley, CA
Unrestricted$7,000
Individual
MI
Unrestricted$5,215
San Diego Rescue Mission
San Diego, CA
Unrestricted$5,000
Individual
FL
Unrestricted$5,000
Tunnel for Towers
Staten Island, NY
Unrestricted$3,000
Individual
AZ
Unrestricted$3,000
Professional Medical Supply
El Cajon, CA
Unrestricted$2,700
Individual
CA
Unrestricted$2,000
Catholic Charities
Alexandria, VA
Unrestricted$1,500
Church of St Luke
El Cajon, CA
Unrestricted$1,500
San Diego Zoo Foundation
San Diego, CA
Unrestricted$1,400
Strongback Mobility USA
Virginia Beach, VA
Unrestricted$1,023
Casa di Amici
San Diego, CA
Unrestricted$1,000
Armed Services of YMCA
Camp Pendleton, CA
Unrestricted$1,000
Individual
MN
Unrestricted$1,000
Knights of Columbus Councit #9022
Carlsbad, CA
Unrestricted$700
United Ukrainian American Relief
Philedelphia, PA
Unrestricted$500
Boys and Girls Club of San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
Unrestricted$500
Make A Wish Foundation
Pheonix, AZ
Unrestricted$300
Knights of Columbus Charities
New Haven, CT
Unrestricted$250
Ronald Reagan Museum
Simi Valley, CA
Unrestricted$250
Individual
WI
Unrestricted$250
Northcoast Repatory Theatre
Solana Beach, CA
Unrestricted$250
Uso
Washington, DC
Unrestricted$200
Students for Life
Fredericksburg, VA
Unrestricted$200
Individual
WI
Unrestricted$200
Office of the Missions
San Diego, CA
Unrestricted$200
Harmony Home Medical
Vista, CA
Unrestricted$144
Santa Sophia Catholic Church
Spring Valley, CA
Unrestricted$100
Yosemite Conservancy
San Francisco, CA
Unrestricted$100
Individual
WY
Unrestricted$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John Garbaczewski Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does John Garbaczewski Family Foundation give?

$54,082 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $850.

Who runs John Garbaczewski Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists John Garbaczewski (President), Colleen Garbaczewski (Secretary), Stephanie Condrat (VP) and Jeffrey Garbaczewski (VP).

What does John Garbaczewski Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.

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