The Garbose Family Foundation
The Garbose Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in education, health care, and other areas.
The Garbose Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Garbose Family Foundation gave $89K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Connecticut. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $88,714
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -21.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,412
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,032,590
- -4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (56% 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 Garbose 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: PO Box 642, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
Phone: (215) 361-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Garbose Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Nagen Project Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 148 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Connecticut organizations received 56% of grant dollars and Pennsylvania organizations received 34%. Recipients in New York received 5%, Washington, DC, 2%, and Michigan, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Garbose Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 26 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $585 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% 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 $89K (2024) to $246K (2020). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nagen Project Inc Bloomfield, CT | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Mission Kids Advocacy Center Blue Bell, PA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $4,667 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery - NY New York, NY | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Congregation Beth OR Ambler, PA | General Fund | $3,600 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Bala Cynwyd, PA | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Germantown Academy For Washington, PA | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Network for Good Washington, DC | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Orot Elkins Park, PA | General Fund | $1,613 |
| Pa SPCA Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $1,554 |
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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 | $1,032,590 | $44,537 | $91,981 | $88,714 | 26 | $90,200 | $44,538 | $68,022 |
| 2023 | $1,080,034 | $33,330 | $106,759 | $103,915 | 33 | $105,227 | $59,105 | $63,301 |
| 2022 | $1,153,463 | $29,879 | $146,760 | $138,132 | 31 | $139,459 | $30,817 | $65,847 |
| 2021 | $1,270,344 | $423,252 | $94,144 | $89,143 | 35 | $90,262 | $282,629 | $71,226 |
| 2020 | $941,236 | $79,786 | $248,898 | $246,050 | 23 | — | $109,419 | $59,766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Garbose Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2024 — 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 2024 grant recipients include organizations with varied missions. For example, The Nagen Project describes its work as addressing antisemitism through research, legal action, and strategic communication. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation says it supports children with cancer through research funding, awareness, and family support. Orot describes its work as helping children with diverse special needs attend Jewish day schools in the Philadelphia area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $88,714. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant was $50,000 to The Nagen Project Inc. Other notable grants included $5,000 to Mission Kids Advocacy Center, $4,667 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, $4,000 to Hospital for Special Surgery, and $3,600 to Congregation Beth Or. The listed purposes for these grants were general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Garbose and Lynne Garbose as trustees.
The Garbose Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynne Garbose
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Garbose
Trustee
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 Garbose Family Foundation
How much does The Garbose Family Foundation give each year?
The Garbose Family Foundation gave $89K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $104K across 33 grants.
What is The Garbose Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Garbose Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,412, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Garbose Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Garbose Family Foundation give grants?
The Garbose Family Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (12 grants), Ambler, PA (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Bala Cynwyd, PA (2 grants).
Does The Garbose Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Garbose Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Garbose Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Garbose Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Nagen Project Inc ($50,000), Mission Kids Advocacy Center ($5,000) and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ($4,667), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Garbose Family Foundation?
The Garbose Family Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Garbose Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant recipients include organizations with varied missions. For example, The Nagen Project describes its work as addressing antisemitism through research, legal action, and strategic communication. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Garbose 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 Garbose Family Foundation's EIN?
The Garbose Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7818372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Garbose 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Garbose Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-garbose-family-foundation-morg_35447204f5e94e4288480d65fdaedbe2
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