Garitty Charity Association
Garitty Charity Association is a private foundation, based in Henderson, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $482K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $12K.
Garitty Charity Association at a glance
In short: Garitty Charity Association gave $26K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $25,500
- +4.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,188
- +4.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $482,118
- -3.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Garitty Charity Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Camp of the Rising Sun ($5K). Together the top 8 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Garitty Charity Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $29K (2023). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp of the Rising Sun Corsicana, TX | Charitable Operations | $5,000 |
| YMCA Corsicana, TX | Charitable Operations | $4,000 |
| Compassion Corsicana Corsicana, TX | Charitable Operations | $4,000 |
| Northside Baptist Church Corsicana, TX | Charitable Operations | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dall Dallas, TX | Charitable Operations | $3,000 |
| Wade Wellness Services Corsicana, TX | Charitable Operations | $3,000 |
| Pro Life of Navarro County Corsicana, TX | Charitable Operations | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of Navarro County Corsicana, TX | Charitable Operations | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $482,118 | $17,245 | $31,952 | $25,500 | 8 | $26,666 | $12,147 | $28,851 |
| 2025 | $496,825 | $18,057 | $30,966 | $24,500 | 8 | $25,630 | $13,084 | $27,547 |
| 2024 | $510,966 | $9,462 | $34,004 | $28,000 | 7 | $29,005 | $13,631 | $26,191 |
| 2023 | $535,508 | $-10,372 | $36,333 | $29,000 | 8 | $29,991 | $10,658 | $26,523 |
| 2022 | $582,213 | $104,087 | $35,207 | $28,000 | 7 | $28,992 | $99,038 | $29,799 |
| 2021 | $513,333 | $87,871 | $33,054 | $27,000 | 9 | — | $83,217 | $28,852 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Garitty Charity Association reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Garitty Charity Association is led by John Smith, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John Smith
Chairman
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Maupin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Wyatt
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Morrison
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wd Ralston Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Garitty Charity Association
How much does Garitty Charity Association give each year?
Garitty Charity Association gave $26K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $25K across 8 grants.
What is Garitty Charity Association's typical grant size?
Garitty Charity Association's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,188, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Garitty Charity Association give grants?
Garitty Charity Association gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Corsicana, TX (7 grants).
Does Garitty Charity Association give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Garitty Charity Association's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Operations" (8 grants).
Who are Garitty Charity Association's largest grantees?
Garitty Charity Association's largest 2026 grantees include Camp of the Rising Sun ($5,000), YMCA ($4,000) and Compassion Corsicana ($4,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Garitty Charity Association?
Garitty Charity Association reported $482K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Garitty Charity Association's EIN?
Garitty Charity Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7161021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
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