The Garrett Family Foundation Inc
The Garrett Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports 32 grants totaling $58,715 to charitable organizations.
The Garrett Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Garrett Family Foundation Inc gave $59K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $58,715
- -55.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -28.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,835
- -37.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $811,142
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (13 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Garrett Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1805 River Forest Road, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 256-1606
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Garrett Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trinity Presbyterian ($33K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 221 grants of 223 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Georgia recipients received 67% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Oregon (10%), the District of Columbia (7%), Colorado (4%), and North Carolina (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Garrett Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 32 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $693; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $288 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2025) to $132K (2024). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Presbyterian Atlanta, GA | General Purpose | $32,500 |
| Terreswade Womens Fund Eugene, OR | General Purpose | $5,200 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rock Washington, DC | General Purpose | $2,065 |
| The Shakespeare Tavern Atlanta, GA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Care and Share Foodbank Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $1,559 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Dominican Foundation Orlando, FL | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank East Point, GA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta, GA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $811,142 | $57,560 | $64,170 | $58,715 | 32 | $60,199 | $57,360 | $74,193 |
| 2024 | $817,752 | $163,345 | $140,216 | $132,050 | 45 | $137,950 | $161,079 | $64,447 |
| 2023 | $794,623 | $51,970 | $134,614 | $113,550 | 48 | $133,310 | $51,970 | $61,536 |
| 2022 | $877,267 | $89,527 | $142,113 | $129,950 | 47 | $142,113 | $88,693 | $69,778 |
| 2021 | $929,853 | $64,174 | $98,312 | $88,985 | 51 | — | $86,078 | $70,135 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Garrett Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2025 — 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’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Atlanta Community Food Bank says its mission is to engage, educate, and empower its community to fight hunger; NAMI Georgia says it empowers affiliates to provide advocacy, education, support, and public awareness for people and families affected by mental illness. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people facing circumstances including war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $58,715. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $32,500, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $32,500 to Trinity Presbyterian in Atlanta for general purpose, $5,200 to Terreswade Womens Fund in Eugene for general purpose, and $2,500 to Samaritan’s Purse in Boone for general purpose. Other recipients included the Planned Parenthood of the Rock ($2,065), The Shakespeare Tavern ($2,000), Care and Share Foodbank ($1,559), and Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John C Garrett as president and Joy S Garrett as secretary.
The Garrett Family Foundation Inc is led by John C. Garrett, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John C. Garrett
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joy S. Garrett
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Garrett Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Garrett Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Garrett Family Foundation Inc gave $59K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $132K across 45 grants.
What is The Garrett Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Garrett Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,835, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Garrett Family Foundation Inc that year got $693 on average.
Where does The Garrett Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Garrett Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (10%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (12 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants) and Eugene, OR (2 grants).
Does The Garrett Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Garrett Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Garrett Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Garrett Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Trinity Presbyterian ($32,500), Terreswade Womens Fund ($5,200) and Samaritan's Purse ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Garrett Family Foundation Inc?
The Garrett Family Foundation Inc reported $811K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (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 Garrett Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Garrett Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Garrett Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Garrett Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2326435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Garrett Family Foundation Inc 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 2021–2025
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