Gardner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gardner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Carbondale, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $240,523 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$240,523
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$518,988
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $567,037 the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $222,837 | 9 | $807,525 |
| 2024 | $567,037 | 14 | $330,047 |
| 2025 | $240,523 | 10 | $518,988 |
How to apply
Gardner 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 8 | $182,523 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crosspurpose | General support | $100,000 |
| Cityunite | General support | $58,000 |
| Stand Together Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Hope House of Colorado | General support | $12,100 |
| Cru | General support | $8,000 |
| All in Fostering Futures Inc | Golf tournament sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Beyond Home | General support | $4,500 |
| Second Chance Bike | General support | $1,140 |
| Revive Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $783 |
Officers and trustees
- James Gardner
Questions people ask
Does Gardner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gardner Family Foundation give?
$240,523 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Gardner Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Gardner (President).