John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.5 million in 115 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$6.5 million
- Number of grants115
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.4 million the year before.
16% 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 | $6.4 million | 112 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $5.4 million | 114 | $10.9 million |
| 2025 | $6.5 million | 115 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland 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 John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 96 | $4.8 million |
| Wyoming | 3 | $590,000 |
| Virginia | 7 | $395,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $275,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $275,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $70,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $20,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Outdoor Leadership School | Scholarship Endowment | $500,000 |
| Polytechnic School | Gym Air Conditioning and Solar Project | $500,000 |
| Arboretum Foundation | Restoration of Blanche Hinman Garland Orchid House | $475,000 |
| Huntington Library | America 250 Garden | $400,000 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation | General | $250,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Securing the Future of Vital Landscapes in California National Parks and Beyond Campaign | $175,000 |
| Richmond SPCA | Outdoor Dog Recreation Area | $175,000 |
| Natural History Museum | Channel Islands Initiative | $166,667 |
| Los Angeles Regional Foodbank | General | $150,000 |
| Frostig Center | Westside Campus | $125,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Youth Program | $125,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship Program | $115,230 |
| Hillsides | Budget for Position of a Behavioral Healthcare Provider | $100,000 |
| Jay Nolan Community Services | Summer Camp and Services for Transition Age Youth | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army - California South Division | Red Shield Center | $100,000 |
| Park Century School | Scholarships | $85,000 |
| Westside Food Bank | General | $75,000 |
| Richmond SPCA | General | $70,000 |
| Villa Esperanza Services | Build Staff Team, Invest in Teachers and Training, Provide Smartboards for Existing Classrooms | $70,000 |
| Feed More | Meals on Wheels of Central Virginia | $60,000 |
| Feed More - Central Virginia Foodbank | General | $60,000 |
| New Roads School | Minority Scholarships | $60,000 |
| Our Saviour Center | General | $60,000 |
| Partnership for Success | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| Polytechnic School | Minority Scholarships | $60,000 |
| Angel City Sports | Angel City Games | $50,000 |
| Chapman University | Scholarships for Dodge School First Generation Students | $50,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Niccu | $50,000 |
| Diggers Garden Club | New Old Mill Project | $50,000 |
| Door of Hope | General | $50,000 |
| Greater LA Scouting | General | $50,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | General | $50,000 |
| Huntington Medical Research Institute | General | $50,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | General | $50,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Parks in Peril | $50,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Imagine America Without Campaign | $50,000 |
| People Concern | General | $50,000 |
| Scouting America WLACC | Scoutreach | $50,000 |
| University of Southern California | Marshall School Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Frostig Center | General | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gwendolyn G Babcock
- Sarah G Babcock
- Ann K Babcock
- Susan H Babcock
- John C Babcock
- Christine G Babcock
- John C Babcock Jr
- Rubina M Garland
- Hilary D Garland
- William M Garland III
- Virginia G Garland
- Willaim M Garland IV
- Helen C Garland
- Grant G McLean
- Alexander A McLean
Questions people ask
Does John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Foundation give?
$6.5 million in tax year 2025, across 115 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gwendolyn G Babcock (Trustee), Sarah G Babcock (Trustee), Ann K Babcock (Trustee) and Susan H Babcock (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.