James L Garard Jr Charitable Tr
The James L Garard Jr Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1991 and based in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The trust operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with no employees, focusing its philanthropic efforts across multiple cause areas including medical research, education, animal-related causes, and support for veterans.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$192K
+78.5% YoY
Grant Count
18
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+78.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable purposes:
- Education (37% of giving) — K-16 education support and scholarships
- Health (36% of giving) — Medical research and healthcare initiatives
- Social & Human Services (approximately 10% of giving)
- Animal-related causes
- Veterans support — Including support for veterans with disabilities
- Recreation programs
- Unrestricted charitable purposes
Grantmaking
Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about current funding priorities. There are no application deadlines.
Grant Range
$100–$118,511
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation distributes grants nationally with concentration in specific regions:
- 48% of grants remain in Illinois
- Significant funding also directed to Florida, Wyoming, Colorado, and Texas
- Additional states receiving grants include California, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and others
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,886,558
- Total Revenues: $129,409
- Total Expenses: $199,474
- Total Giving: $191,919
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
107 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Founder/Donor: James L. Garard Jr.
- Trustee: James L Garard Jr. (uncompensated)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES L GARARD JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking with 27 grants awarded in 2024, demonstrating consistent philanthropic engagement across its priority areas.
GAR Foundation announces $1.4 million in grants: See the list - cleveland.comRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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