The Garfield Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Garfield Foundation is a private foundation in Marion, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $359,841 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $250,000. 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$359,841
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$29.9 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $342,010 the year before.
15% of its 2024 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 | $342,010 | 20 | $28.1 million |
| 2024 | $359,841 | 20 | $29.9 million |
How to apply
The Garfield 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Garfield Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $250,000 |
| California | 15 | $90,341 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Family Fund | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| TreePeople Inc | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Polytechnic School | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| CleanLeap Inc | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Community Partners | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Southern California | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Dr Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| North East Trees | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League of Los Angeles | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Food & Water Watch | Food & Water Watch Los Angeles | $3,500 |
| Huntington Memorial Hospital | Huntington Cancer Center | $3,500 |
| Rainforest Action Network | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Government Accountability Project Inc | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| San Marino Schools Foundation | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| LA Regional Food Bank | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| William L Valentine Elementary School | General Purpose | $1,841 |
Officers and trustees
- Dianne Martinez
- Hwei Sen Tan
- David Grossblat
- Jeremiah Marquez
- Bina Garfield
Questions people ask
Does The Garfield Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Garfield Foundation give?
$359,841 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Garfield Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dianne Martinez (Secretary), Hwei Sen Tan (Treasurer), David Grossblat (Trustee) and Jeremiah Marquez (Trustee/President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Garfield Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.