The Garner Foundation
The Garner Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports 54 grants totaling $860,400 to organizations including schools, health-care organizations, youth and community organizations, and cultural arts organizations.
The Garner Foundation at a glance
In short: The Garner Foundation gave $860K across 54 grants in 2026 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. 15% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $860,400
- -4.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 54
- -11.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $15,933
- +8.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $11,409,539
- +2.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (8 of 54, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Florida (77% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Garner Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says to submit a letter that includes the organization’s main purpose. It also states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing says letters should be submitted by the end of the foundation’s fiscal year, stated as 03/31. That date has passed in 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing says letters should be submitted by the end of the foundation’s fiscal year, stated as 03/31.
- Contact
Application contact: John M Garner James W Moore Or Gera
Mailing address: 333 Ne 23Rd Street, Miami, FL 33137
Phone: (305) 576-2122
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Garner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Miami Country Day School ($150K). Together the top 10 received $579K.
Grant Size Distribution
283 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 265 grants of 283 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. Other listed recipient states were Missouri and Arkansas at 5% each, and Virginia and California at 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Garner Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 8 of 54 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 69% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−20%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $662K (2021) to $1.1M (2023). In 2026 it made 54 grants totaling $860K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Country Day School Miami Shores, FL | Education | $150,000 |
| First Serve Miami Miami, FL | General Support | $115,000 |
| Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence Inc Miami, FL | Health Care | $80,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation Little Rock, AR | Health Care | $40,000 |
| Optimist International Foundation Saint Louis, MO | General Support | $40,000 |
| University of Miami Athletics Coral Gables, FL | Athletics | $40,000 |
| Neighbors 4 Neighbors Doral, FL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Overtown Youth Center Miami, FL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Saint Thomas University Miami, FL | Education | $29,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,409,539 | $1,456,186 | $1,137,926 | $860,400 | 54 | $887,710 | $1,222,059 | $740,731 |
| 2025 | $11,091,279 | $1,374,820 | $1,168,913 | $897,650 | 61 | $921,341 | $1,145,745 | $709,888 |
| 2024 | $10,885,372 | $1,324,045 | $1,077,430 | $866,000 | 57 | $890,257 | $1,139,107 | $638,633 |
| 2023 | $10,638,757 | $739,611 | $1,312,819 | $1,070,650 | 55 | $1,093,179 | $553,972 | $627,887 |
| 2022 | $11,211,965 | $1,708,478 | $1,073,454 | $791,500 | 56 | $816,943 | $1,459,842 | $722,200 |
| 2021 | $10,576,941 | $631,498 | $871,549 | $661,800 | 52 | — | $439,937 | $619,077 |
| 2020 | $10,815,992 | $628,945 | $1,035,762 | $682,850 | 53 | — | $433,722 | $618,227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Garner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $741K for 2026 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, Miami Country Day School describes its mission as educating children from junior kindergarten through 12th grade. Overtown Youth Center says it aims to inspire and empower youth and families through enrichment services, while Neighbors 4 Neighbors describes its mission as connecting people in need with those who can help. Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator describes its work as creating space for cultural dialogue and critical thinking through art.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $860,400. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $150,000 to Miami Country Day School for education; $115,000 to First Serve Miami for general support; $80,000 to Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence for health care; and $40,000 each to Baptist Health Foundation for health care, Optimist International Foundation for general support, and University of Miami Athletics for athletics. Other reported grants included $30,000 each to Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Overtown Youth Center for general support, and $29,000 to Saint Thomas University for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists John M Garner as president and director; James W Moore as secretary and director; Kathryn Anne Paulk as treasurer and director; Gerald W Moore as managing director; and Meg Garner Wright and Janice G Topping as directors.
The Garner Foundation is led by John M. Garner, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John M. Garner
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald W. Moore
Managing Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James W. Moore
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice G. Topping
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Anne Paulk
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meg Garner Wright
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Garner Foundation
How much does The Garner Foundation give each year?
The Garner Foundation gave $860K across 54 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $898K across 61 grants.
What is The Garner Foundation's typical grant size?
The Garner Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,933, across 54 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Garner Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Garner Foundation give grants?
The Garner Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (20 grants), Coral Gables, FL (3 grants), Miami Shores, FL (2 grants) and Miami Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Garner Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 61% of The Garner Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (10 grants), "Welfare" (3 grants) and "Health Care" (3 grants).
Who are The Garner Foundation's largest grantees?
The Garner Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Miami Country Day School ($150,000), First Serve Miami ($115,000) and Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence Inc ($80,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Garner Foundation?
The Garner Foundation reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $888K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $741K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Garner Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, Miami Country Day School describes its mission as educating children from junior kindergarten through 12th grade. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Garner Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says to submit a letter that includes the organization’s main purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Garner Foundation's EIN?
The Garner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1471961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Garner Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-garner-foundation-morg_662c5086dc1b427bb1218b492349dddc
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