Gar Foundation
GAR Foundation is a private foundation listed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its nonprofit grant program describes support for organizations benefiting Akron residents, with work spanning education, community development, arts and culture, and basic needs.
Gar Foundation at a glance
In short: Gar Foundation gave $7.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7.5M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,544,893
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,544,893
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,544,893
- Total assets
- $152,795,852
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gar Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to the foundation’s website for application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The grant program says recent grantees do not need to submit a Letter of Inquiry.
- Contact
Mailing address: 277 East Mill Street, Akron, OH 44308
Phone: (330) 576-2926
Website: https://www.garfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Recipient Statement Attached ($7.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 137 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program focuses on nonprofits benefiting Akron residents. The filing’s only itemized 2024 grant went to a recipient listed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Gar Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.8M (2020) to $7.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient Statement Attached Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $7,544,893 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $152,795,852 | $19,696,169 | $11,294,226 | $7,544,893 | 1 | $9,478,431 | $17,748,395 | $9,059,626 |
| 2023 | $145,781,688 | $5,630,788 | $11,141,975 | $7,223,231 | 1 | $9,218,619 | $3,953,311 | $8,566,170 |
| 2022 | $151,944,277 | $9,969,792 | $11,170,373 | $7,367,501 | 1 | $9,175,449 | $8,126,431 | $9,400,233 |
| 2021 | $154,151,242 | $27,278,648 | $11,024,568 | $7,174,986 | 1 | $9,540,755 | $25,873,469 | $9,272,384 |
| 2020 | $133,728,312 | $10,049,346 | $9,976,141 | $6,782,643 | 133 | — | $7,616,579 | $7,972,777 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s grant program lists early childhood through higher education, economic, workforce and community development, arts and culture, and basic needs as areas it funds. It describes an approach based on connections across sectors and subject areas.
The program says eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations benefiting Akron residents. It excludes special events, anniversaries, individuals, national or religious organizations, and medical research.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $7,544,893. The filing identifies the recipient as “RECIPIENT STATEMENT ATTACHED” in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and gives the purpose as general support. Each of the reported grant counts for 2022 and 2023 was also one.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists PNC Bank N.A. and Laura Culp as co-trustees.
Gar Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
PNC Bank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
75 hrs/week
$337K (2020) → $395K (2024)
Laura Culp
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $2K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Stephen D. Wilt (2023) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Thomas G. Knoll (2020–2022) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Roger T. Read (2020) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Vanessa Carter (2020) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $395K, to PNC Bank N a (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gar Foundation
How much does Gar Foundation give each year?
Gar Foundation gave $7.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.2M across 1 grant.
How large is Gar Foundation?
Gar Foundation reported $152.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gar Foundation fund?
The foundation’s grant program lists early childhood through higher education, economic, workforce and community development, arts and culture, and basic needs as areas it funds. It describes an approach based on connections across sectors and subject areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gar Foundation?
The filing directs applicants to the foundation’s website for application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Gar Foundation make grants?
The grant program focuses on nonprofits benefiting Akron residents. The filing’s only itemized 2024 grant went to a recipient listed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What is Gar Foundation's EIN?
Gar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6577710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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