The Gardner Family Foundation
The Gardner Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mt Pleasant, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $142K.
The Gardner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gardner Family Foundation gave $142K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $141,700
- +462.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,850
- +462.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,850
- Total assets
- $15,625
- +92.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Gardner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Church at Life Park ($141K). Together the top 2 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gardner Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2022) to $142K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church at Life Park Mt Pleasant, SC | Local missions, student ministry scholarships, and support of church | $140,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Program Events & Training | $1,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,625 | $150,000 | $142,475 | $141,700 | 2 | $141,700 | $354 |
| 2023 | $8,100 | $25,000 | $26,650 | $25,200 | 2 | $25,200 | $435 |
| 2022 | $9,750 | $10,000 | $250 | $250 | 1 | $250 | $182 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gardner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $354 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gardner Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian F. Gardner
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marla G. Gardner
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caron Gardner
Grant Committee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emory Garnder
Grant Committee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Gardner Family Foundation
How much does The Gardner Family Foundation give each year?
The Gardner Family Foundation gave $142K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
How large is The Gardner Family Foundation?
The Gardner Family Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $354 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Gardner Family Foundation operate?
The Gardner Family Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri, South Carolina.
What is The Gardner Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gardner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6272965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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