Garmar Foundation
Garmar Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dodge Center, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $327K.
Garmar Foundation at a glance
In short: Garmar Foundation gave $327K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $327K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $327,389
- +975.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $327,389
- +975.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $327,389
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Garmar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was ASI Missions Inc ($327K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Garmar Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $327K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $327K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASI Missions Inc Silver Spring, MD | Program Mission | $327,389 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $337,234 | $327,389 | 1 | $332,824 | — | $2,792 |
| 2022 | $337,234 | $282,580 | $85,589 | $30,432 | 1 | $31,552 | $218,680 | $6,609 |
| 2021 | $165,500 | $251,243 | $314,311 | $181,638 | 4 | — | — | $2,196 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Garmar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Garmar Foundation is led by Garwin McNeilus, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Garwin McNeilus
President
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denzil McNeilus
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilee McNeilus
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Garmar Foundation
How much does Garmar Foundation give each year?
Garmar Foundation gave $327K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
Where does Garmar Foundation operate?
Garmar Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, Maryland, Tennessee.
How much is Garmar Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Garmar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Garmar Foundation's EIN?
Garmar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1914753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 20, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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