The Garner Foundation
Accepts applications
The Garner Foundation is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $860,400 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$860,400
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$15.3 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $897,650 the year before.
30% 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 | $866,000 | 57 | $14.7 million |
| 2024 | $897,650 | 61 | $14.6 million |
| 2025 | $860,400 | 54 | $15.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John M Garner James W Moore or Gera 333 NE 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33137 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (305) 576-2122 |
| What to submit | In the form of a letter and it should include the organization's main purpose. |
| Deadlines | Letters should be submitted by the end of the foundation's fiscal year (03/31). |
| Restrictions | No restrictions. |
What The Garner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 33 | $660,900 |
| Missouri | 2 | $42,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $26,000 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $21,000 |
| New York | 2 | $12,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Country Day School | Education | $150,000 |
| First Serve Miami | General support | $115,000 |
| Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence Inc | Health care | $80,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Health care | $40,000 |
| Optimist International Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| University of Miami Athletics | Athletics | $40,000 |
| Neighbors 4 Neighbors | General support | $30,000 |
| Overtown Youth Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Saint Thomas University | Education | $29,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | General support | $25,000 |
| Washington and Lee University School of Law | General support | $25,000 |
| Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Global Concervancy | General support | $20,000 |
| Jackson Memorial Hospital | Medical research | $20,000 |
| Darlington School | Education | $15,000 |
| Help Miami | General support | $15,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General support | $10,000 |
| Basom Palmer Eye Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Exceptional Education Outreach | General support | $10,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Health care | $10,000 |
| Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce | General support | $10,000 |
| Rhythm Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Wolfsonian-Florida International University | General support | $10,000 |
| Marian Center Auxiliary | General support | $6,000 |
| Brockway Memorial Library | General support | $5,000 |
| Eye Health Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Global Lyme Alliance Gala | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Little Haiti FC Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Marian Center | Education | $5,000 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind | Welfare | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | General support | $5,000 |
| St Mary's University Law School | Education | $5,000 |
| The Way Forward Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Informed Families | Community development | $4,000 |
| Animal Welfare Society of South Florida | Welfare | $3,500 |
| Care Elementary School | Education | $2,500 |
| Chapman Partnership | Welfare | $2,500 |
| Epilepsy Florida Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Literary Council of Highlands | Education | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John M Garner
- James W Moore
- Kathryn Anne Paulk
- Gerald W Moore
- Meg Garner Wright
- Janice G Topping
Questions people ask
Does The Garner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Letters should be submitted by the end of the foundation's fiscal year (03/31)..
How much does The Garner Foundation give?
$860,400 in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Garner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John M Garner (President & Director), James W Moore (Secretary & Director), Kathryn Anne Paulk (Treasurer & Director) and Gerald W Moore (Managing Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Garner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and international.