Feather Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Feather Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Brooklandville, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $407,364. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$407,364
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $219,501 the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $185,319 | 33 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $219,501 | 33 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 27 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Feather Foundation Inc 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 Feather Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 14 | $972,142 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $99,497 |
| New York | 3 | $62,677 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,545 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $3,015 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $350 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School | Robert & katherine garrett scholarship fund | $407,364 |
| Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine | Jhu institute of genetic medicine | $256,027 |
| Gilman School | Garrett generations fund | $158,254 |
| North Country School | Endowment fund for gardens and greenhouse | $52,429 |
| Princeton University | Friends of outdoor action endowment fund | $50,162 |
| Princeton University | Annual giving | $49,335 |
| Irvine Nature Center | Endowment | $48,884 |
| Cylburn Aboretum Friends | Education endowment fund | $48,330 |
| The Woodstock Foundation | Billings farm & museum - willys fund | $25,000 |
| Roland Park Country School | Education for sustainability endowment | $24,570 |
| Evergreen House Foundation Inc | 75th anniversary book fund | $10,000 |
| Church of the Redeemer | Unrestricted | $9,863 |
| International College | Teaching fellows scholarship fund | $9,727 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| San Francisco AIDS Foundation (Sfaf) | Unrestricted | $4,545 |
| Calvert School | Calvert fund | $1,500 |
| Miss Porter's School | Annual fund - operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Wheaton College | Annual giving | $1,500 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Evergreen museum and library | $1,000 |
| The Marfan Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $521 |
| Network for Good | Quebec-labrador foundation | $515 |
| 350ORG | Unrestricted | $500 |
| B&o Railroad | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Harvard University | Harvard graduate school of education | $500 |
| Maryland Center for History and Culture | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wamu | Unrestricted | $350 |
| Wypr | Unrestricted | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- Edith H Garrett
- James R Garrett
- Spencer H Garrett
Questions people ask
Does Feather Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Feather Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Feather Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Edith H Garrett (Treasurer), James R Garrett (Vice President/Secretary) and Spencer H Garrett (President).
What does Feather Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.