The Garchik Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Garchik Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $437,200 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $200,000. 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$437,200
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$910,254
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $386,000 the year before.
31% 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 | $222,000 | 23 | $942,538 |
| 2024 | $386,000 | 28 | $882,710 |
| 2025 | $437,200 | 32 | $910,254 |
How to apply
The Garchik 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 The Garchik Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $277,500 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $45,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $33,500 |
| New York | 7 | $33,000 |
| California | 4 | $16,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $12,200 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | General | $200,000 |
| Lynn University | General | $60,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General | $30,000 |
| Found for Defense of Democracies | General | $25,000 |
| Our Minds Matter | General | $10,000 |
| Love Serving Autism | General | $10,000 |
| BLOOM Here Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of the IDF | General | $10,000 |
| Autism Speaks | General | $10,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | General | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General | $7,500 |
| United Hatzalah | General | $5,000 |
| Kavod | General | $5,000 |
| Selfhelp Community Services | General | $5,000 |
| Ruth and Normal Rales Jewish Serv | General | $5,000 |
| Childrens Heart Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of the USA | General | $2,500 |
| Giffords | General | $2,500 |
| Sixth and I Synagogue | General | $2,500 |
| Institute for Behavior and Health | General | $2,500 |
| StandWithUs | General | $2,500 |
| NextGen Stem Fellowship | General | $2,500 |
| Song for Charlie | General | $2,500 |
| Center for Child Counseling | General | $2,500 |
| Brady Center Prevent Gun Violence | General | $2,500 |
| Hunters CMT483 Research Found | General | $2,500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General | $2,500 |
| Insight Memory Care Center | General | $1,200 |
| Educational Theatre Co | General | $1,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | General | $1,000 |
| Cal Ripkin Sr Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandy Katzman
- Jessica Garchik
- Stephen Garchik
Questions people ask
Does The Garchik Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Garchik Family Foundation give?
$437,200 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Garchik Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sandy Katzman (Trustee), Jessica Garchik (Trustee) and Stephen Garchik (Trustee).
What does The Garchik Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and disability.