Garrison Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Established in 2006 in Texas, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization focused on promoting positive change in people's lives and enhancing the communities in which they live.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.0M
+3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-1.6% YoY
Grant Count
30
-18.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+21.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is promoting positive change in people's lives and enhancing the communities in which they live. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantees are typically preselected by the foundation. The application deadline is September 30, with board approval required.
Grant Range
$20,000–$25,000
Average Grant
amount: $51,000–$129,000
Review Cycle
is September 30, with board approval required.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in Texas, with funding distributed across multiple cities including Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, and Houston.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $17.4–$18 million
- Annual revenue: $1.2–$1.9 million
- Annual expenses: $1.3–$1.4 million
- Total liabilities: $0
- Giving rate: 6.2% of assets
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since February 2016. Contributions to the foundation are tax-deductible.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,993,550 | $17,391,916 | $17,571,603 |
| Revenue | $1,948,586 | $1,173,660 | $2,683,710 |
| Expenses | $1,346,952 | $1,353,347 | $2,535,937 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,238,753 | $1,256,094 | $2,416,807 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,640,210 | $1,081,707 | $2,584,799 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,387,228 | $1,173,946 | $1,230,561 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Garrison Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by seven officers and trustees who serve without compensation:
- Harvey Garrison, Director & President
- Pam Carrothers, Director & Vice President
- William Carrothers, Director & Treasurer
- Sharon Walker, Director & Secretary
- Kerry Garrison, Director
- Sandy Garrison, Director
- Bruce Walker, Director
The foundation is managed by Foundation Source, which serves as the principal officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Carrothers | Dir, VP | 1 | — |
| William Carrothers | Dir, Treas | 10 | — |
| Harvey Garrison | Dir, Pres | 1 | — |
| Kerry Garrison | Dir | 1 | — |
| Sandy Garrison | Dir | — | — |
| Bruce Walker | Dir | 1 | — |
| Sharon Walker | Dir, Sec | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Location: Wilmington, Delaware
- Website: garrisonfamilyfoundation.org
- Phone: 800-839-1754 or (830) 596-3678
- Address: Foundation Source, 501 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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