The Garrett Family Foundation
The Garrett Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwood, Indiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for purposes including medical and hearing assistance, disability services, housing, and mental health.
The Garrett Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Garrett Family Foundation gave $78K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,825
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $7,075
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $240,489
- Primary geography
- Indiana (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Garrett Family Foundation
- 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: 1051 Greenwood Springs Blvd 101, Greenwood, IN 46143
Phone: (317) 886-7923
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Garrett Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Organ Transplant Association (Cota) ($20K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana. The remaining reported shares went to Colorado (6%), Tennessee (2%), and Illinois (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Garrett Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 979% 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
In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Organ Transplant Association (Cota) Bloomington, IN | Medical Assistance | $20,000 |
| Aspire Indiana Health Noblesville, IN | Progress House Capital Campaign | $10,800 |
| Hearing the Call Fort Wayne, IN | Hearing Assistance | $10,000 |
| Jackson Center for Conductive Education Mooresville, IN | Disability Assistance | $10,000 |
| Startedup Foundation Inc Noblesville, IN | GRANT | $10,000 |
| Beacon of Hope Crisis Center Indianapolis, IN | Domestic Violence | $5,000 |
| Children and Family Services Corp Vincennes, IN | Housing | $5,000 |
| Telluride Adaptive Sports Program Telluride, CO | Disability Assistance | $5,000 |
| Franklin Housing Authority Franklin, TN | Housing | $1,425 |
| BCC - Well Spring Center Greenfield, IN | Mental Health | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $240,489 | $406,505 | $169,757 | $77,825 | 11 | $81,065 | $8,277 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Garrett Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as health care, disability assistance, housing, youth and family services, and entrepreneurship education.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Aspire Indiana Health says it provides primary health care and related services to people in need, including underserved and vulnerable populations; Hearing the Call says it addresses the financial gap in access to hearing health care; and Jackson Center for Conductive Education says it provides physical therapies to people with cerebral palsy and similar disorders. STARTedUP Foundation says it empowers students through entrepreneurship and mentorship. Children and Family Services says it provides prevention, support, treatment, and detention services for at-risk youth and families. Telluride Adaptive Sports Program says it provides educational and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $77,825. Grants ranged from $300 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $20,000 to Children’s Organ Transplant Association for medical assistance; $10,800 to Aspire Indiana Health for the Progress House capital campaign; and $10,000 each to Hearing the Call for hearing assistance, Jackson Center for Conductive Education for disability assistance, and STARTedUP Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rhonda Garrett as president; Eric Garrett and Amy Keusch as directors; and Evan Brown as treasurer.
The Garrett Family Foundation is led by Rhonda Garrett, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rhonda Garrett
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Keusch
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Garrett
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Evan Brown
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Garrett Family Foundation
How much does The Garrett Family Foundation give each year?
The Garrett Family Foundation gave $78K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Garrett Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Garrett Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,075, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Garrett Family Foundation give grants?
The Garrett Family Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Noblesville, IN (2 grants).
Does The Garrett Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Garrett Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Garrett Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Garrett Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Organ Transplant Association (Cota) ($20,000), Aspire Indiana Health ($10,800) and Hearing the Call ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Garrett Family Foundation?
The Garrett Family Foundation reported $240K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Garrett Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as health care, disability assistance, housing, youth and family services, and entrepreneurship education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Garrett Family Foundation?
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's EIN?
The Garrett Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3289374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Garrett Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Garrett Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-garrett-family-foundation-morg_8b36f27b495748e2b2f31ff2db245753
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