The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45
The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45 is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in housing and poverty, education, arts, research, food access, and humanitarian aid.
The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45 at a glance
In short: The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45 gave $392K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $392,202
- +124.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +112.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,071
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,223,904
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45
- 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: The Glenmede Trust Co Na 1650 Ma, Philadelphia, PA 19103-7391
Phone: (215) 419-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Project Home ($145K). Together the top 10 received $351K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 62 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 15% to New York, 5% to Washington, DC, and 5% to Florida. The filing lists 0% for Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45 gives
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 333% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of 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 $91K (2022) to $392K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $392K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Home Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Charitable | $145,000 |
| The University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Library Residency Program | $50,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable | $35,000 |
| Science History Institute Philadelphia, PA | Garfield Fellowships | $30,000 |
| Opera Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Sounds of Learning Program | $25,000 |
| Beta Phi Mu Honor Society Davie, FL | Scholarships | $18,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Monell Chemical Senses Center Philadelphia, PA | Stipend for Summer | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Philabundance Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,223,904 | $124,310 | $428,863 | $392,202 | 17 | $395,702 | $120,619 | $318,600 |
| 2024 | $4,517,291 | $145,743 | $209,573 | $174,907 | 8 | $178,407 | $130,491 | $306,408 |
| 2023 | $4,587,054 | $290,131 | $335,101 | $305,500 | 15 | $309,000 | $166,679 | $274,784 |
| 2022 | $4,607,989 | $171,537 | $127,185 | $90,500 | 8 | $94,000 | $144,728 | $277,122 |
| 2021 | $4,564,515 | $352,817 | $299,786 | $267,768 | 14 | — | $310,903 | $304,067 |
| 2020 | $4,509,490 | $1,225,293 | $285,458 | $257,500 | 1 | — | $98,447 | $265,724 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45 reported a distributable amount of $319K 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
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Project HOME describes its mission as helping adults, children, and families break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. The Science History Institute says it works to expand knowledge of the history of science and catalyze new thinking about science and technology. Opera Philadelphia describes its work as producing grand opera and educational programs. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address emergency medical aid, the chemical senses, hunger, and humanitarian crises.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $392,202. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $145,000, with a median of $10,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $145,000 to Project HOME, $50,000 to the University of Pennsylvania for a library residency program, $35,000 to the ACLU Foundation, $30,000 to the Science History Institute for Garfield Fellowships, and $25,000 to Opera Philadelphia for its Sounds of Learning program. Other grants included $18,000 to Beta Phi Mu Honor Society for scholarships and $10,000 each to Monell Chemical Senses Center, World Central Kitchen, Philabundance, the International Rescue Committee, and HIAS and Council Migration.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Meher Garfield, Joshua Garfield, and Robert S Bramson as directors.
The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joshua Garfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meher Garfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert S. Bramson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45
How much does The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45 give each year?
The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45 gave $392K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $175K across 8 grants.
What is The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45's typical grant size?
The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,071, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45 give grants?
The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45 gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (8 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45 give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45's largest grantees?
The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45's largest 2025 grantees include Project Home ($145,000), The University of Pennsylvania ($50,000) and ACLU Foundation ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45?
The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45 reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $396K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $319K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45 fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Project HOME describes its mission as helping adults, children, and families break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45?
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 The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45's EIN?
The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2553258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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