Mark and Amy Garrett Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mark and Amy Garrett Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$250,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $108,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $71,065 | 12 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $108,000 | 12 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $250,000 | 18 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Mark and Amy 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 Mark and Amy Garrett Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $179,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healdsburg Jazz | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Convent Stuart Hall | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| JCC Helen Diller Preschool | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| San Jose Childrens Discover Museum | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| East Bay Center for the Performing Arts | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Every Town for Gun Safety Action Fund | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kqed | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Healdsburg | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| 100 Women | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Sonoma County | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark S Garrett
- Amy J Garrett
Questions people ask
Does Mark and Amy Garrett Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mark and Amy Garrett Family Foundation give?
$250,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mark and Amy Garrett Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark S Garrett (Director/President) and Amy J Garrett (Director/Treasurer/Secretary).
What does Mark and Amy Garrett Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and faith communities.