Garaman Charitable Foundation
Garaman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jackson, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $697K. Net investment income was $131K.
Garaman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Garaman Charitable Foundation gave $697K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $100K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $697,455
- +158.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $99,636
- +47.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $3,011,318
- -15.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (86% 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 Garaman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation of JH ($340K across 2 grants). Together the top 5 received $697K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 23 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Garaman Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 222% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 414% 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 $217K (2022) to $697K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $697K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of JH Jackson, WY | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Soroptimist of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | General Purpose | $108,000 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust Charleston, SC | Protect Black River Basin | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of JH Jackson, WY | General Purpose | $90,000 |
| Friends of Pathways Jackson, WY | Maintain Public Pathways | $80,205 |
| Soroptimist of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | General Purpose | $37,250 |
| Teton Literacy Center Jackson, WY | Public Education | $32,000 |
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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 | $3,011,318 | $157,884 | $726,937 | $697,455 | 7 | $699,429 | $131,395 | $168,780 |
| 2024 | $3,580,371 | $160,458 | $308,929 | $269,455 | 4 | $274,207 | $130,855 | $186,687 |
| 2023 | $3,728,842 | $176,249 | $265,354 | $243,200 | 7 | $261,926 | $172,821 | $185,498 |
| 2022 | $3,817,947 | $26,237 | $218,346 | $216,930 | 5 | $218,346 | $26,237 | $192,400 |
| 2021 | $4,010,056 | $4,010,066 | $10 | — | — | — | $66 | $177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Garaman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Garaman Charitable Foundation is led by Sharene Garaman, President & Executive since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharene Garaman
President & Executive
Director → President & Executive, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kate Lucas
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Veronika Chmelarova
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Marc L. Cugnon (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Abi Garaman (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: James Byan (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 Garaman Charitable Foundation
How much does Garaman Charitable Foundation give each year?
Garaman Charitable Foundation gave $697K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $269K across 4 grants.
What is Garaman Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Garaman Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $90,000, and its average grant was $99,636, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Garaman Charitable Foundation give grants?
Garaman Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (6 grants).
Does Garaman Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Garaman Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Garaman Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Garaman Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community Foundation of JH ($340,000 across 2 grants), Soroptimist of Jackson Hole ($145,250 across 2 grants) and Open Space Institute Land Trust ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Garaman Charitable Foundation?
Garaman Charitable Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $699K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Garaman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Garaman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3828285. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Garaman Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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