Garrett Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Garrett Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $723,138 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $513,775. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$723,138
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$513,775
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $233,956 the year before.
45% of its 2024 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 | $233,956 | 34 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $723,138 | 31 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
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 Garrett Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 21 | $622,051 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $61,949 |
| California | 5 | $38,098 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,040 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest College | Charity's exempt purpose | $513,775 |
| Shady Hill School | Charity's exempt purpose | $55,000 |
| John Thomas Dye School | Charity's exempt purpose | $32,077 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | Charity's exempt purpose | $20,650 |
| Erie Family Foundation | Charity's exempt purpose | $20,363 |
| Catholic Charities | Charity's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Paws for Patrick | Charity's exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Josselyn Center | Charity's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| History Center of Lake Forestlake Bluff | Charity's exempt purpose | $6,258 |
| Friends of Lake Forest Library | Charity's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Evan Scholars Foundation | Charity's exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Charity's exempt purpose | $3,080 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | Charity's exempt purpose | $2,695 |
| Bravo Waukegan | Charity's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| PS Arts | Charity's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| UCLA Foundation | Charity's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Bionic Project Inc | Charity's exempt purpose | $2,369 |
| Lake Forest Preservation Foundation | Charity's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| The Church of the Holy Spirit | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,850 |
| Alexander Twilight | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Northeast Illinois Council | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,100 |
| Golf Ipga Birdies | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,050 |
| Americares | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,040 |
| Illinois Environmental Council | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,035 |
| American Red Cross | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,025 |
| Elawa Farm | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Reading Power | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Team Crawford Athletic Foundation | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Notre Dame College Prep | Charity's exempt purpose | $250 |
| Wikimedia | Charity's exempt purpose | $21 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott T Garrett
- Susan E Garrett
- Brett Garrett
- Elizabeth Garrett Mettler
Questions people ask
Does Garrett Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Garrett Family Foundation give?
$723,138 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Garrett Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott T Garrett (Trustee), Susan E Garrett (Trustee), Brett Garrett (Trustee) and Elizabeth Garrett Mettler (Trustee).
What does Garrett Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.