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Garrett Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Joaquin, Texas · EIN 921773315

Garrett Family Foundation is a private foundation in Joaquin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3,100 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $800 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 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $21,500 the year before.

75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$21,5003$684,081
2024$3,1004$1.7 million

How to apply

Garrett 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 Garrett Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Texas3$2,600
Louisiana1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department
Joaquin, TX
To help local fire department$1,000
Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center
Center, TX
To promote emotional and physical healing of child abuse victims$1,000
Joaquin Youth Sports
Timpson, TX
To teach and develop youth in the joaquin area$600
Women of Courage
Bossier City, LA
To encourage, equip & empower women$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Garrett Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Garrett Family Foundation give?

$3,100 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $800.

Who runs Garrett Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Luke Garrett (President), Ginger Garrett (Trustee), Allyson Garrett (Trustee) and Lauren Garrett (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Garrett Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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