Mark Garwood Foundation Inc
Mark Garwood Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Stuart, Florida, that supports substance use disorder recovery and related assistance in South Florida. The foundation was established in 2014 in memory of Mark Garwood, according to its website and 2025 filing.
Mark Garwood Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mark Garwood Foundation Inc gave $13K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,960
- -50.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,480
- -50.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,480
- Total assets
- $447,269
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mark Garwood Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s website describes an online application, followed by applicant status notifications, semifinalist interviews, and finalist notifications. The application requires an essay. Semifinalists are asked to review and agree to the scholarship requirements and policies, including a random drug testing policy, social media policy, and FERPA consent form. The website’s general scholarship page includes Indian River County among eligible counties, while the linked qualifications document lists St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and Broward counties; applicants should review the current program materials for the applicable requirements.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 application deadline was September 15, 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2026 application deadline was September 15, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1701 Ne Ocean Blvd Ste 301, Stuart, FL 34996
Phone: (305) 742-3883
Website: https://markgarwoodfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mark Garwood Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Bridge Scholarship Housing Inc ($6K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Stuart, Florida. Its filing describes addiction recovery efforts in St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, and Broward counties. Its website describes broader initiatives in those counties and Indian River County. The Phoenix Scholarship page also lists Okeechobee County as an eligible county.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mark Garwood Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 83% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2025) to $75K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Scholarship Housing Inc Lake Worth, FL | Recovery Assistance | $6,480 |
| Phoenix House Lake Worth, FL | Recovery Assistance | $6,480 |
Ready to take the next step with Mark Garwood Foundation Inc?
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 | $447,269 | $239,449 | $164,991 | $12,960 | 2 | — | $8,137 | — |
| 2024 | $367,989 | $217,043 | $184,986 | $26,097 | 2 | — | $10,134 | — |
| 2023 | $339,652 | $239,182 | $174,372 | $19,326 | 2 | — | $15,780 | — |
| 2022 | $282,029 | $231,418 | $160,380 | $74,982 | 32 | $74,982 | $123 | — |
| 2021 | $206,482 | $188,957 | $113,045 | $58,969 | 24 | $58,969 | $15 | $685 |
| 2020 | $130,570 | $111,676 | $87,766 | $54,824 | 20 | — | $111 | $480 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to reach people affected by substance use disorder, provide direct assistance, and support the recovery community in Mark Garwood’s memory. Its 2025 filing identifies recovery efforts in St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, and Broward counties as a focus; the website also includes Indian River County in its description of the foundation’s broader initiatives.
The foundation offers Phoenix Scholarships for adults in recovery who are ready to begin or continue their education and have financial need. It also describes supporting Mark Garwood Phoenix House, a men’s sober-living residence in Lake Worth, and a bed at Bridge Scholarship House, a transitional men’s recovery facility. The website says backpack assistance is provided on house managers’ recommendation to residents arriving at sober living without financial resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported two grants totaling $12,960. Both were $6,480, making $6,480 the median grant size. The recipients were The Bridge Scholarship Housing Inc in Lake Worth, Florida ($6,480) and Phoenix House in Lake Worth, Florida ($6,480); both grants were for recovery assistance. All reported grant dollars went to Florida recipients.
The Phoenix Scholarship program awards up to $5,000 to eligible individual applicants for tuition, books, and other school-related expenses. Applicants must live in an eligible South Florida county, be in recovery and committed to long-term sobriety, demonstrate financial need, and be ready to pursue education at an accredited college, university, or trade school. If not already enrolled, an award recipient must apply to an approved institution within 60 days of the award. The website’s scholarship page says applications are accepted annually from July 15 through September 15. The 2026 application cycle, which closed September 15, 2026, has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Erica Garwood as president; Ansley Doughty as vice president; John Garwood as vice president and secretary; and Sarah Sahibzada as vice president. The foundation’s website identifies Erica and John Garwood as founders.
Mark Garwood Foundation Inc is led by Erica Garwood, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erica Garwood
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ansley Doughty
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Garwood
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Sahibzada
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mark Garwood Foundation Inc
How much does Mark Garwood Foundation Inc give each year?
Mark Garwood Foundation Inc gave $13K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $26K across 2 grants.
How large is Mark Garwood Foundation Inc?
Mark Garwood Foundation Inc reported $447K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $239K.
What does Mark Garwood Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to reach people affected by substance use disorder, provide direct assistance, and support the recovery community in Mark Garwood’s memory. Its 2025 filing identifies recovery efforts in St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mark Garwood Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s website describes an online application, followed by applicant status notifications, semifinalist interviews, and finalist notifications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Mark Garwood Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation is based in Stuart, Florida. Its filing describes addiction recovery efforts in St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, and Broward counties. Its website describes broader initiatives in those counties and Indian River County. The Phoenix Scholarship page also lists Okeechobee County as an eligible county.
What is Mark Garwood Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mark Garwood Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2095276. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Mark Garwood Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
The Reichel Foundation Inc
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Assets
$2K
Grants
3
Total Given
$3K
The Jamison Family Foundation Inc
Palm Beach, FL
Assets
$486K
Grants
4
Total Given
$28K
Turn 2 Foundation Inc
Independence, OH
Assets
$542K
Grants
6
Total Given
$165K
The Rolla & Kim Campbell Charitable
West Palm Beach, FL
Assets
$995K
Grants
8
Total Given
$67K
Truman & Anita Arnold Foundation
Texarkana, TX
Assets
$18.4M
Grants
9
Total Given
$1.5M
The Simard Family Foundation Inc
Wellington, FL
Assets
$762K
Grants
9
Total Given
$50K
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Mark Garwood Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Mark Garwood Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?