Celia Sander Garrett Foundation
Celia Sander Garrett Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Harpers Ferry, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $107K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $26K.
Celia Sander Garrett Foundation at a glance
In short: Celia Sander Garrett Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- +700.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +1500.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $107,310
- +369.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Celia Sander Garrett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Main Street Lansing ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Celia Sander Garrett Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1900% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 249% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2022) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street Lansing Lansing, IA | Ed & Enhance Conservation Issues | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,310 | $104,295 | $11,155 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $26,061 | $4,020 |
| 2024 | $22,869 | $459 | $2,204 | $1,250 | 2 | $1,250 | $359 | $1,202 |
| 2023 | $24,615 | $951 | $3,635 | $1,850 | 2 | $1,850 | $45 | $1,343 |
| 2022 | $27,300 | $31,040 | $3,740 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $40 | $1,330 |
| 2021 | — | $600 | $600 | — | — | $600 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Celia Sander Garrett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Celia Sander Garrett Foundation is led by Francis Garrett, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Francis Garrett
President
On filings since 2021
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Troy
Director
On filings since 2022
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Becker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Garrett
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Sander
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Troendle
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross Geerdes
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jenny Cole (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Theresa Severson (2021–2023) — Former Vice President
- Former: Amy Stracener (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Betsy Whitlach (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: William O'Connor (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Celia Sander Garrett Foundation
How much does Celia Sander Garrett Foundation give each year?
Celia Sander Garrett Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 2 grants.
How large is Celia Sander Garrett Foundation?
Celia Sander Garrett Foundation reported $107K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Celia Sander Garrett Foundation?
Celia Sander Garrett Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Harpers Ferry, IA. It holds $107K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Celia Sander Garrett Foundation operate?
Celia Sander Garrett Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Celia Sander Garrett Foundation's EIN?
Celia Sander Garrett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4292376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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