The Garfield Foundation
The Garfield Foundation is a private foundation based in Marion, Massachusetts. It supports changemakers through grants and advising, with the stated intent of contributing to a more equitable, vibrant, and sustainable world through systems understanding and networked action.
The Garfield Foundation at a glance
In short: The Garfield Foundation gave $360K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $359,841
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,992
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $29,945,586
- +6.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (69% 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 Garfield Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 204 Spring Street, Marion, MA 02738
Phone: (508) 748-0800
Website: https://www.garfieldfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Garfield Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rockefeller Family Fund ($250K). Together the top 10 received $332K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 176 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 25% to California, 3% to Kentucky, 2% to the District of Columbia, and 1% to Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Garfield Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 48% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $342K (2023) to $3.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Family Fund New York, NY | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| TreePeople Inc Beverly Hills, CA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Polytechnic School Pasadena, CA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| CleanLeap Inc Louisville, KY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Community Partners Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Dr Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research West Hollywood, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| North East Trees Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $3,500 |
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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 | $29,945,586 | $2,026,873 | $1,691,591 | $359,841 | 20 | $710,884 | $821,884 | $1,468,663 |
| 2023 | $28,086,540 | $3,254,303 | $1,598,569 | $342,010 | 20 | $852,255 | $2,562,935 | $1,448,993 |
| 2022 | $26,842,294 | $5,000,670 | $1,862,399 | $447,500 | 18 | $766,084 | $3,866,014 | $1,373,731 |
| 2021 | $37,628,299 | $2,214,819 | $3,171,676 | $1,376,574 | 38 | $2,821,152 | $1,852,463 | $1,641,768 |
| 2020 | $32,953,024 | $798,826 | $5,313,918 | $3,483,837 | 80 | — | $302,747 | $1,552,979 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Garfield Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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
The foundation describes its approach through “Systems Thinking • Co-created Solutions • Network Action.” It says it believes in collective intelligence, understanding whole systems, thoughtful collaboration, inclusive systems change, and learning through experimentation and reflection.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, the Rockefeller Family Fund describes its work as funding strategic efforts to promote a sustainable, just, free, and participatory society. TreePeople says it works on climate-resilient and water-secure communities through trees, people, and nature-based solutions. Polytechnic School describes its mission as developing students’ intellect, talents, and character through academic excellence, personal responsibility, and service.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $359,841. Grants ranged from $1,841 to $250,000, with a median grant of $3,500.
The largest award was $250,000 to the Rockefeller Family Fund. Other notable grants included $20,000 to TreePeople Inc, $15,000 to Polytechnic School, $10,000 each to CleanLeap Inc and Community Partners, and $8,000 to Planned Parenthood Los Angeles. The grants were listed as general purpose except for the $3,500 grant to Food & Water Watch, whose stated purpose was “Food & Water Watch Los Angeles.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dianne Martinez as Secretary; Hwei Sen Tan as Treasurer; David Grossblat as Trustee; Jeremiah Marquez as Trustee/President; and Bina Garfield as Trustee/Vice President.
The Garfield Foundation is led by Jeremiah Sasha Marquez, Trustee & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeremiah Sasha Marquez
Trustee & President
Trustee → President & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2022) → $10K (2024)
Bina Garfield
Trustee & Vice President
Vice President → Vice President & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
David Grossblat
Trustee
Treasurer & Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$70K (2022) → $75K (2024)
Dianne Martinez
Secretary
Trustee & Executive Director → Trustee & Secretary, 2023
Trustee & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$277K (2022) → $287K (2024)
Hwei Sen Tan
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$92K (2023) → $202K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Sen Tan (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Baldwin (2020–2021) — President · Filing note: Until 61521
- Former: Jennie Curtis (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Taylor Baldwin (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $287K, to Dianne Martinez (Secretary). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Garfield Foundation
How much does The Garfield Foundation give each year?
The Garfield Foundation gave $360K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $342K across 20 grants.
What is The Garfield Foundation's typical grant size?
The Garfield Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $17,992, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Garfield Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Garfield Foundation give grants?
The Garfield Foundation gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), Pasadena, CA (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and San Marino, CA (2 grants).
Does The Garfield Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Garfield Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Garfield Foundation's largest grantees?
The Garfield Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rockefeller Family Fund ($250,000), TreePeople Inc ($20,000) and Polytechnic School ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Garfield Foundation?
The Garfield Foundation reported $29.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $711K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Garfield Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its approach through “Systems Thinking • Co-created Solutions • Network Action.” It says it believes in collective intelligence, understanding whole systems, thoughtful collaboration, inclusive systems change, and learning through experimentation and reflection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Garfield Foundation?
The foundation 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 Garfield Foundation's EIN?
The Garfield Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2285358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Garfield 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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