Harold & Ruth Garber Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harold & Ruth Garber Family Foundation is a private foundation in West Bloomfield, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. 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$15,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$148,166
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was down from $15,500 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 | $14,000 | 16 | $143,060 |
| 2024 | $15,500 | 17 | $140,356 |
| 2025 | $15,000 | 17 | $148,166 |
How to apply
Harold & Ruth Garber 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 Harold & Ruth Garber Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 15 | $13,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Hospice | General operations | $1,000 |
| Project Healthy Community | General operations | $1,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | General operations | $1,000 |
| Tri County Animal Rescue | General operations | $1,000 |
| Rochester Community Schools | General operations | $1,000 |
| Community Law Center | General operations | $1,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research | General operations | $1,000 |
| Gary Burnstein Comm Health Clinic | General operations | $1,000 |
| Friendship Circle | General operations | $1,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan | General operations | $1,000 |
| West Bloomfield Literary Garden | General operations | $1,000 |
| Tamarack Camps | General operations | $1,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center | General operations | $500 |
| Garrets Space | General operations | $500 |
| Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue | General operations | $500 |
| Max McColl Brain Injury | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Goldman
- Michael Garber
- Allison Santacreu
- Brian Freund
Questions people ask
Does Harold & Ruth Garber Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harold & Ruth Garber Family Foundation give?
$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Harold & Ruth Garber Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy Goldman (Pres./Treas.), Michael Garber (Director), Allison Santacreu (Secretary) and Brian Freund (Director).
What does Harold & Ruth Garber Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and arts and culture.