Garrison Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Garrison Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $215,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$215,000
- Assets$33.1 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
39% 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 | $1.2 million | 37 | $26.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 30 | $30.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 33 | $33.1 million |
How to apply
Garrison 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 Garrison Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 30 | $1.3 million |
| Washington | 1 | $30,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $215,000 |
| Ceta Canyon Camp & Retreat Center | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Covenant Health System Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Lubbock County Expo Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and South Texas | General & Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Austin Ymbl Sunshine Camp | General & Unrestricted | $82,500 |
| Wesley Foundation at Texas Tech | General & Unrestricted | $80,998 |
| Austin Pets Alive | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Agriculture Heritage Museum Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Harmony School of Creative Arts | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Josephs Hammer | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Long Game Youth Foundation of Central Texas | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Hope to Opportunities Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $30,661 |
| All Gods Children International | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Austin Parks Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Malta Farms Inc | General & Unrestricted | $22,100 |
| Austin Achieve Public Schools Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Casa Esperanza Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Austin Child Guidance Center | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Sage Studio & Gallery | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Youth and Family Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Youth Choirs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Louder Than Silence | General & Unrestricted | $12,915 |
| Vela | General & Unrestricted | $12,915 |
| Seedling Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,830 |
| Austin Plastic Surgery Foundation Austin Smiles | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Derrick Johnsons Defend the Dream Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kidlinks | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rework Project | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| The Safe Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Community Health Center of Lubbock Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Operation Warm Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pam Carrothers
- William Carrothers
- Harvey Garrison
- Kerry Garrison
- Bruce Walker
- Sharon Walker
Questions people ask
Does Garrison Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Garrison Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Garrison Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pam Carrothers (Dir, VP), William Carrothers (Dir, Treas), Harvey Garrison (Dir, Pres) and Kerry Garrison (Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Garrison Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and arts and culture.