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The Gardner Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Mt Pleasant, South Carolina · EIN 826272965

The Gardner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $141,700 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $70,850 and the largest $140,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $25,200 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$25,2002$8,100
2024$141,7002$15,625

How to apply

The Gardner 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Gardner Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.

StateGrantsAmount
South Carolina1$140,500
Missouri1$1,200

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Church at Life Park
Mt Pleasant, SC
Local missions, student ministry scholarships, and support of church$140,500
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Kansas City, MO
Program events & training$1,200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Gardner Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Gardner Family Foundation give?

$141,700 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $70,850.

Who runs The Gardner Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Brian F Gardner (Co-Trustee), Marla G Gardner (Co-Trustee), Caron Gardner (Grant Committee) and Emory Garnder (Grant Committee).

What does The Gardner Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.

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