The Garrison Foundation
To Support the PA Institute of Technology.
The Garrison Foundation at a glance
In short: The Garrison Foundation gave $75K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $75K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $75,000
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $75,000
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Garrison Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Pennsylvania Institute of Technology ($75K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2019) to $75K (2020). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Media, PA | Education | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | — | $75,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | $2,217,882 | $75,970 | $75,000 | 1 |
About The Garrison Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Garrison Foundation is a public charity, based in Media, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $75K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Garrison Foundation is led by THOMAS McDUFFIE, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
THOMAS McDUFFIE
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jayne Garrison (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Doyle (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Walter Garrison (2019) — Executive Trustee
- Former: William Robinson Jr. (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Foundation
How much does The Garrison Foundation give each year?
The Garrison Foundation gave $75K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $75K across 1 grant.
Where does The Garrison Foundation operate?
The Garrison Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is The Garrison Foundation's EIN?
The Garrison Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6888782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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