The Garber Family Foundation
The Garber Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. In 2024, it reported 12 grants totaling $418,953 to charitable recipients in several states, including Tennessee, Idaho, Missouri, and Texas.
The Garber Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Garber Family Foundation gave $419K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Tennessee. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $418,953
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,913
- +29.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $2,327,419
- -15.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Garber Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4210 Venado Drive, Austin, TX 78731
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Garber Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charity Waters ($262K). Together the top 10 received $419K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 46 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 34% to recipients in Idaho. Missouri received 2% and Texas 1%; Washington accounted for 0% of grant dollars. The grant list includes recipients in Franklin, Tennessee; Hailey and Ketchum, Idaho; Springfield, Missouri; and Austin, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Garber Family Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 332% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $377K (2023) to $723K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $419K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charity Waters Franklin, TN | General Support | $262,445 |
| Far and Wise Hailey, ID | General Donation | $60,000 |
| Intrepid Events - Sun Valley Tour De Force Ketchum, ID | Hunger Coalition Donation | $50,000 |
| Wood River Trails Coalition Hailey, ID | General Support | $13,500 |
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | Hurricane Helene Relief | $10,000 |
| Wood River Community YMCA Ketchum, ID | General Support | $8,000 |
| The Space Hailey, ID | General Support | $5,000 |
| Austin EMS Relief Fund Austin, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Advocates Hailey, ID | General Support | $5,000 |
| Passthrough from Aj Cap Re Fund II Seattle, WA | From Passthrough Entity | $5 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,327,419 | $57,898 | $473,473 | $418,953 | 12 | $418,953 | $5,838 | $126,049 |
| 2023 | $2,742,564 | $180,176 | $436,441 | $377,008 | 14 | $377,008 | $114,282 | $157,645 |
| 2022 | $2,991,601 | $328,320 | $455,988 | $386,004 | 9 | $386,004 | $244,529 | $185,984 |
| 2021 | $3,119,269 | $371,232 | $512,786 | $460,527 | 7 | $460,527 | $274,577 | $192,102 |
| 2020 | $3,260,823 | $36,916 | $789,657 | $722,654 | 4 | — | $22,930 | $204,750 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Garber Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support and donations, as well as contributions designated for hunger coalition support and hurricane relief.
Among the grantees, Farwise Inc. says its mission is to provide academic support and experiential education for students from early elementary school through high school and beyond, while removing barriers to help students achieve education, career, and life goals. Wood River Trails Coalition Inc. says it works to create, maintain, and sustain a trail network for all users. Convoy of Hope describes itself as a faith-based organization focused on feeding the world through children’s feeding initiatives, community outreach, disaster response, and strategic program partners.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $418,953. The median grant was $6,500; grants ranged from $1 to $262,445.
Notable 2024 grants included $262,445 to Charity Waters for general support, $60,000 to Far and Wise for a general donation, $50,000 to Intrepid Events - Sun Valley Tour de Force for a hunger coalition donation, $13,500 to Wood River Trails Coalition for general support, and $10,000 to Convoy of Hope for Hurricane Helene relief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ross B Garber as president, Laurie A Garber as vice president, and Hailey Copland and Adele Garber as trustees.
The Garber Family Foundation is led by Ross B. Garber, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ross B. Garber
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Adele Garber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hailey Copland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laurie A. Garber
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Garber Family Foundation
How much does The Garber Family Foundation give each year?
The Garber Family Foundation gave $419K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $377K across 14 grants.
What is The Garber Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Garber Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $34,913, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Garber Family Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Garber Family Foundation give grants?
The Garber Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hailey, ID (4 grants), Seattle, WA (3 grants) and Ketchum, ID (2 grants).
Does The Garber Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of The Garber Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "From Passthrough Entity" (3 grants).
Who are The Garber Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Garber Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Charity Waters ($262,445), Far and Wise ($60,000) and Intrepid Events - Sun Valley Tour De Force ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Garber Family Foundation?
The Garber Family Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $419K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Garber Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support and donations, as well as contributions designated for hunger coalition support and hurricane relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Garber Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Garber Family Foundation's EIN?
The Garber Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2940367. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Garber Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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