John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou
The John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, outdoor leadership, conservation, arts, social services, food assistance, and health.
John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou at a glance
In short: John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou gave $6.5M across 115 grants in 2025 (avg $56K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,463,397
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 115
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,203
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $11,443,665
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 550, Pasadena, CA 91102-0550
Phone: (626) 440-0052
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Outdoor Leadership School ($590K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
444 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 299 grants of 444 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California organizations received 75% of grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were Wyoming, 9%; Virginia, 6%; Colorado, 4%; and the District of Columbia, 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 115 itemized grants.
Cities
How John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou gives
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.3M (2022) to $6.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 115 grants totaling $6.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Outdoor Leadership School Lander, WY | Scholarship Endowment | $500,000 |
| Polytechnic School Pasadena, CA | Gym Air Conditioning and Solar Project | $500,000 |
| Arboretum Foundation Arcadia, CA | Restoration of Blanche Hinman Garland Orchid House | $475,000 |
| Huntington Library San Marino, CA | America 250 Garden | $400,000 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General | $250,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association Washington, DC | Securing the Future of Vital Landscapes in California National Parks and Beyond Campaign | $175,000 |
| Richmond SPCA Richmond, VA | Outdoor Dog Recreation Area | $175,000 |
| Natural History Museum Los Angeles, CA | Channel Islands Initiative | $166,667 |
| Los Angeles Regional Foodbank Los Angeles, CA | General | $150,000 |
| Frostig Center Pasadena, CA | Westside Campus | $125,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,443,665 | $7,196,512 | $6,696,667 | $6,463,397 | 115 | $6,681,667 | $138,827 | $184,325 |
| 2024 | $10,945,750 | $6,529,337 | $5,662,496 | $5,432,755 | 114 | $5,647,496 | $123,087 | $133,511 |
| 2023 | $10,081,581 | $6,265,710 | $6,624,776 | $6,427,523 | 112 | $6,624,776 | $141,092 | $141,812 |
| 2022 | $10,442,248 | $5,904,384 | $4,529,481 | $4,335,635 | 102 | $4,529,481 | $43,204 | $126,207 |
| 2021 | $9,067,346 | $5,037,823 | $4,756,777 | $4,565,135 | 1 | $4,756,777 | $99 | $82,501 |
| 2020 | $8,786,310 | $4,809,337 | $4,863,848 | $4,673,468 | 1 | — | $725 | $82,589 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou reported a distributable amount of $184K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a range of organizations. The National Outdoor Leadership School describes its mission as teaching wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment; Polytechnic School says it develops students’ intellect, talents, and character; and the National Parks Conservation Association says it protects America’s national parks for present and future generations. Other 2025 recipients include the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, Jay Nolan Community Services, Hillsides, Park Century School, and Westside Food Bank. Those organizations describe their work as including music and learning programs, support for people with developmental challenges, services for children and families, education for children with learning differences, and addressing hunger in West Los Angeles County.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 115 grants totaling $6,463,397. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $500,000, with a median of $30,000.
The largest reported grants included $500,000 to the National Outdoor Leadership School for a scholarship endowment and $500,000 to Polytechnic School for a gym air-conditioning and solar project. Other notable awards were $475,000 to the Arboretum Foundation for restoration of the Blanche Hinman Garland Orchid House; $400,000 to Huntington Library for America 250 Garden; $250,000 to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation for general support; and $175,000 to the National Parks Conservation Association for a campaign supporting vital landscapes in California national parks and beyond.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: Gwendolyn G Babcock, Sarah G Babcock, Ann K Babcock, Susan H Babcock, John C Babcock, Christine G Babcock, John C Babcock Jr, Rubina M Garland, Hilary D Garland, and William M Garland III.
John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou is led by Lisa Hausler, Executive Director - Trustee since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Hausler
Executive Director - Trustee
Executive Director-Trustee → Executive Director - Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $150K (2025)
Ann K Babcock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine G Babcock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gwendolyn G Babcock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hilary D Garland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John C Babcock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John C Babcock Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rubina M Garland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah G Babcock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan H Babcock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia G Garland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William M Garland III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander A McLean
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant G McLean
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen C Garland
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Willaim M Garland IV
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey G Babcock
Trustee
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William M Garland IV (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $150K, to Lisa Hausler (Executive Director - Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou
How much does John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou give each year?
John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou gave $6.5M across 115 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.4M across 114 grants.
What is John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou's typical grant size?
John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $56,203, across 115 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou give grants?
John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wyoming (9%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (35 grants), Los Angeles, CA (23 grants), Santa Monica, CA (7 grants) and Richmond, VA (6 grants).
Does John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 115) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Minority Scholarships" (7 grants) and "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou's largest grantees?
John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou's largest 2025 grantees include National Outdoor Leadership School ($590,000 across 3 grants), Polytechnic School ($560,000 across 2 grants) and Arboretum Foundation ($475,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou?
John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou's EIN?
John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6023587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Fou 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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