The Garrison Family Foundation
The Garrison Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Media, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $359K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K. Net investment income was $12K.
The Garrison Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Garrison Family Foundation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,500
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,500
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $358,771
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Garrison Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Upper Darby High School ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Garrison Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $22K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby High School Upper Darby, PA | Education | $17,500 |
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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 | $358,771 | $4,205 | $21,922 | $17,500 | 1 | $21,128 | $11,658 | $17,436 |
| 2023 | $317,089 | $4,470 | $23,476 | $20,000 | 2 | $21,000 | $12,536 | $12,867 |
| 2022 | $254,879 | $4,126 | $28,536 | $22,000 | 6 | $23,800 | $5,694 | $14,417 |
| 2021 | $358,538 | $3,812 | $23,931 | $21,000 | 5 | $21,000 | $11,559 | $15,760 |
| 2020 | $281,031 | $4,900 | $19,690 | $16,000 | 6 | — | $6,573 | $13,963 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Garrison Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Garrison Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. Jeffrey Garrison
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Garrison
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Garrison
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence T. Phelan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Garrison
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela G. Phelan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan K. Garrison
Executive Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jayne B. Garrison (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Garrison Family Foundation
How much does The Garrison Family Foundation give each year?
The Garrison Family Foundation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
How large is The Garrison Family Foundation?
The Garrison Family Foundation reported $359K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Garrison Family Foundation operate?
The Garrison Family Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Pennsylvania, Utah.
What is The Garrison Family Foundation's EIN?
The Garrison Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7650510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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