The Garrison Foundation-Tr
The Garrison Foundation-Tr is a private foundation, based in Lakeville, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $307K. Net investment income was $108K.
The Garrison Foundation-Tr at a glance
In short: The Garrison Foundation-Tr gave $307K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $307K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $306,729
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $306,729
- Median grant
- $306,729
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Garrison Foundation-Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was AM ENDOWMENT FD FBO JGLN Charitable Fund ($307K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Garrison Foundation-Tr gives
- In 2022 it paid out 792% 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 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $307K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AM ENDOWMENT FD FBO JGLN Charitable Fund Hudson, OH | Transfer of Funds | $306,729 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $110,166 | $313,523 | $306,729 | 1 | $306,754 | $108,203 | $38,745 |
| 2021 | $203,357 | $10,646 | $4,727 | — | — | — | $7,865 | $13,031 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Garrison Foundation-Tr reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Garrison Foundation-Tr's only listed officer is BNY Mellon NA, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2022 filing
BNY Mellon NA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$4K (2021) → $7K (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $7K, to BNY Mellon NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Garrison Foundation-Tr
How much does The Garrison Foundation-Tr give each year?
The Garrison Foundation-Tr gave $307K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Garrison Foundation-Tr operate?
The Garrison Foundation-Tr has awarded grants in Ohio.
How much is The Garrison Foundation-Tr required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Garrison Foundation-Tr reported a distributable amount of $39K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Garrison Foundation-Tr's EIN?
The Garrison Foundation-Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6235838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
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 2021–2022
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