Garwin Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Garwin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Carbondale, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,326 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,700 and the largest $23,860. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$72,326
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,700
- Largest grant$23,860
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $43,079 the year before.
83% 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 | $29,635 | 7 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $43,079 | 10 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $72,326 | 9 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Marsha G Ryan PO Box 322, Carbondale, IL 62903 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (618) 529-5611 |
| What to submit | No particular form, included information or materials. |
| Restrictions | Selection of grants and awards made by deans of law and medical schools at siu-carbondale. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Garwin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $27,615 |
| Missouri | 1 | $23,860 |
| New York | 2 | $9,995 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $8,006 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,850 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University | Scholarships to students | $23,860 |
| The University of Chicago | Scholarships to students | $13,350 |
| Brown University | Scholarships to students | $8,006 |
| Individual | Scholarships to students | $6,430 |
| Simon's Rock at Bard College | Scholarships to students | $5,700 |
| Individual | Scholarships to students | $4,860 |
| Syracuse University | Scholarships to students | $4,295 |
| Individual | Scholarships to students | $2,975 |
| Awesome Math LLC | Scholarships to students | $2,850 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Marsha G Ryan
- Dr Mark Garwin
- Jacob Garwin
- John L Ryan
- Mary K Ryan
Questions people ask
Does Garwin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Garwin Family Foundation give?
$72,326 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,700.
Who runs Garwin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Marsha G Ryan (Officer), Dr Mark Garwin (Officer), Jacob Garwin (Officer) and John L Ryan (Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Garwin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.