Robert H & Katharine B Garff Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert H & Katharine B Garff Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
56% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 46 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 48 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Robert H & Katharine B Garff 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 Robert H & Katharine B Garff Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 23 | $2.3 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Iowa | 4 | $22,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $17,427 |
| California | 3 | $12,553 |
| Texas | 5 | $12,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $7,500 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | General donations | $2.0 million |
| Martin Luther King Jr Center | general donation | $250,000 |
| Utah First Lady Foundation | General donation | $50,000 |
| Huntsman Mental | general donation | $28,000 |
| Salt Lake City School District | general donation | $26,758 |
| Utah Valley University | General donation | $22,500 |
| Utah Sports Commission Foundation | General donation | $15,000 |
| Arizona State University | General donation | $14,927 |
| Success in Education | general donation | $13,300 |
| Weber State University | General donation | $11,189 |
| Cal State Los Angeles | general donation | $10,000 |
| The McGillis School | general donation | $10,000 |
| The Major Brent Taylor Foundation | general donation | $10,000 |
| Weber School District | general donation | $8,919 |
| Salt Lake christian Center | general donation | $8,919 |
| U of U President | general donation | $8,919 |
| University of Northern Iowa | General donation | $7,500 |
| Utah Tech University | General donation | $6,904 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | General donation | $5,000 |
| Good Deed Revolution | General donation | $5,000 |
| Pacific College of Health & Science | General donation | $5,000 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | general donation | $5,000 |
| Iowa State University | general donation | $5,000 |
| Resilient You | general donation | $5,000 |
| The National Multiple Sclerosis Society | general donation | $5,000 |
| The She Place | general donation | $5,000 |
| Carver College of Medicine | general donation | $5,000 |
| New England Law - Boston | general donation | $4,978 |
| Houston Community College | General donation | $2,500 |
| Fortis College | General donation | $2,500 |
| University of Houston Clear Lake | general donation | $2,500 |
| University of Phoenix | general donation | $2,500 |
| University of St Thomas | general donation | $2,500 |
| Leuk & Lymphoma Society | general donation | $2,500 |
| Alvin Community College | general donation | $2,500 |
| Ultimate Medical Academy | general donation | $2,500 |
| Universal Technical Institute | general donation | $2,500 |
| University of Michigan | general donation | $2,500 |
| University of Wyoming | general donation | $2,500 |
| Western Governors University | general donation | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Richards
- Katherine B Garff
- Joshua Garff
- John K Garff
- James Campbell
- Amy A Garff
- Rachel Garff
- Jacob J Garff
- Megan Garff
- Katherine E Garff
Questions people ask
Does Robert H & Katharine B Garff Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert H & Katharine B Garff Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert H & Katharine B Garff Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Richards (Director), Katherine B Garff (President), Joshua Garff (Director) and John K Garff (Vice President) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Robert H & Katharine B Garff Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.