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Garrett Family Foundation is a private trust based in LAKE FOREST, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Topel Forman LLC. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have decreased from $4.1M in 2011 to $2.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, California and Massachusetts. According to available records, Garrett Family Foundation has made 82 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $321K and $361K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $150K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 54 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Massachusetts, California, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$70K
Based on 22 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Garrett Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 82 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MA, CA.
Garrett Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 82 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $150K.
Garrett Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Garrett Family Foundation is headquartered in LAKE FOREST, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan E Garrett | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Scott T Garrett | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brett Garrett | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Garrett Mettler | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
82
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
54
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Safe PlaceCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Zion, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Center For Illinois PoliticsCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $150K | 2022 |
| Shady Hill FundCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Cambridge, MA | $55K | 2022 |
| Lake Forest CollegeCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Lake Forest, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| John Thomas Dye SchoolCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Erie Family Health FoundationCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $18K | 2022 |
| Lurie Children'S HospitalCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Mothers Trust FoundationCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Lake Forest, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Unicef UsaCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Genesys Works NationalCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Lamda LeagalCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Bravo WaukeganCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Lake Forest, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| The ThresholdsCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| History Center Of Lake Forestlake BluffCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Lake Forest, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars FoundationCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Glenview, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Lutheran Social Services IlCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Des Plaines, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| The Cradle FoundationCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Evanston, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Reading Power IncCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Lake Bluff, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Pan-Mass ChallengeCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Needham, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands AssociationCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Lake Forest, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Lake Forest, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Highland Park Community FoundationCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Highland Park, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Illinois Environmental CouncilCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Springfield, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Lake County Community FoundationCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Honest JunkCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $162 | 2022 |
| Chicago Furniture BankCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $150 | 2022 |
| United Service OrganizationCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $100 | 2022 |
| Northwestern MedicineCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2021 |
| Tobie'S Small Dog RescueCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Na, IL | $20K | 2021 |
| Friends Of Griffith ParkCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities UsaCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Alexandria, VA | $15K | 2021 |
| The Rape FoundationCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| The Lilith FundCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Austin, TX | $10K | 2021 |
| Lutheran High SchoolCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Springfield, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food BankCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Equality CaliforniaCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Misericordia HomeCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| Elawa Farm FoundationCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Lake Forest, IL | $3K | 2021 |
| NccpCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $2K | 2021 |
| Children'S Advocates For ChangeCHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2021 |