The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation
The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation is a private foundation, based in Amarillo, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $221K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $10K.
The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation at a glance
In short: The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation gave $11K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,959
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,740
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,740
- Total assets
- $220,675
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Amarillo Symphony Youth Orchestra ($3K). Together the top 3 received $8K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,740), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $12K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo Symphony Youth Orchestra Amarillo, TX | Scholorships, Other | $2,740 |
| The Bridge Advocacy Center Amarillo, TX | Help Abused Children | $2,740 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $2,740 |
| Ronald McDonald House Amarillo, TX | Supporting Families with Sick Childr | $2,739 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $220,675 | $11,710 | $13,696 | $10,959 | 4 | $10,959 | $9,952 | $10,937 |
| 2024 | $222,590 | $20,247 | $13,848 | $10,959 | 4 | $10,959 | $9,251 | $10,639 |
| 2023 | $216,146 | $67,541 | $14,554 | $11,660 | 4 | $11,660 | $9,491 | $10,959 |
| 2022 | $163,551 | $8,302 | $10,928 | $8,306 | 5 | $8,306 | $3,994 | $11,660 |
| 2021 | $166,154 | $5,139 | $11,696 | $8,648 | 5 | $8,648 | $2,824 | $8,306 |
| 2020 | $172,712 | $2,863 | $11,867 | $8,989 | 4 | — | $6,173 | $8,648 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation's only listed officer is Herring Bank Trust Department, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Herring Bank Trust Department
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation
How much does The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation give each year?
The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation gave $11K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 4 grants.
What is The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation's typical grant size?
The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,740, and its average grant was $2,740, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation give grants?
The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Amarillo, TX (3 grants).
Does The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation?
The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation reported $221K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation's EIN?
The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4686653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Garnier Edwin Albus Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- 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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