Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children
To provide financial support for the pediatric surgical programs of the johns hopkins university and the johns hopkins hospital
Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children at a glance
In short: Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children gave $568K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $568K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $567,933
- -58.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $567,933
- -58.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $567,933
- Total assets
- $39,583,243
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Johns Hopkins Hospital ($568K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $568K (2025) to $1.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $568K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD | To provide financial support for the pediatric surgical programs of the johns hopkins university and the johns hopkins hospital | $567,933 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,583,243 | $624,733 | $567,933 | 1 |
| 2024 | $35,392,713 | $1,437,171 | $1,380,596 | 1 |
| 2023 | $33,611,139 | $1,518,602 | $1,462,130 | 1 |
| 2022 | $34,605,353 | $1,243,955 | $1,187,548 | 1 |
| 2021 | $39,393,314 | $1,275,365 | $1,187,548 | 1 |
| 2020 | $29,497,531 | $1,246,145 | $1,181,914 | 1 |
About Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children
Based on IRS filings
Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children is a public charity focused on Health, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $39.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $568K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children is led by Redonda Miller, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Redonda Miller
President
Trustee → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rgarrett Bainbridge
Chairman
Trustee → President & Chairman, 2023
President & Chairman → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Hoffberger MBA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Carey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Porterfield MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Rea Garrett
Trustee
President & Chairman → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Peterson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thora Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Garrett Randolph
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Whitman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jo Minton
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Vilar
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Wilmerding
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Dunn III
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Aurelia Bolton (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lawrence Pakula MD (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Margie Whitman (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Virginia Iglehart (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Anthony Careyiii (2020–2021) — Trustee & Emeritus
- Former: Paul Colombani MD (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Johnson (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: John Bainbridge (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children
How much does Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children give each year?
Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children gave $568K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 1 grant.
How large is Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children?
Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children reported $39.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children?
Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children is a public charity focused on Health, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $39.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children operate?
Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children's EIN?
Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6034001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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