Garvy Family Foundation Inc
Garvy Family Foundation Inc was a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2020 IRS filing is marked as a final return and says the board elected to dissolve the foundation effective December 31, 2020. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Garvy Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Garvy Family Foundation Inc gave $76K across 15 grants in 2020 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $75,596
- Grants made (2020)
- 15
- Average grant
- $5,040
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Primary geography
- Florida (92% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Garvy Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations; it provides no application process or materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1100 S Flagler Drive No 1901, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 775-1100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Garvy Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League ($35K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 5% to Illinois, and 3% to New York. These figures describe that year’s grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 15 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League West Palm Beach, FL | General | $35,000 |
| Cardinal Newman High School West Palm Beach, FL | General | $10,000 |
| St Ann Place West Palm Beach, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Family Church West Palm Beach, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Island Hospice Palm Beach, FL | General | $2,596 |
| Icahn School of Medicine New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Palm Beach Island Hospice Palm Beach, FL | General | $2,500 |
| Diocese of Palm Beach-DSA Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General | $2,500 |
| Society of the Little Flower Darien, IL | General | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $31,206 | $77,676 | $75,596 | 15 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $75,596. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest grants listed were $35,000 to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and $10,000 to Cardinal Newman High School, both in West Palm Beach; $5,000 each to St Ann Place and Family Church; and $2,596 to Palm Beach Island Hospice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Robert A Garvy, Carol K Garvy, and Thomas Kelly as directors.
Garvy Family Foundation Inc's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Carol K. Garvy
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Garvy
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Kelly
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Garvy Family Foundation Inc
How much does Garvy Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Garvy Family Foundation Inc gave $76K across 15 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Garvy Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Garvy Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,040, across 15 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Garvy Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Garvy Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (8 grants), Palm Beach, FL (2 grants), Palm Beach Gardens, FL (2 grants) and Darien, IL (2 grants).
Does Garvy Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Garvy Family Foundation Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Garvy Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Garvy Family Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League ($35,000), Cardinal Newman High School ($10,000) and Palm Beach Island Hospice ($5,096 across 2 grants), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How do I apply for a grant from Garvy Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Garvy Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Garvy Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0498860. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Garvy Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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