The Richard J Garber Foundation
The Richard J Garber Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saginaw, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $197K.
The Richard J Garber Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,909,241
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $213,041
- +176.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $196,674
- +216.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $16,367
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Richard J Garber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 16 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Richard J Garber Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 422% 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $440K (2020) to $805K (2021). In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $805K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw Community Foundation Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Northwood University Midland, MI | Charitable | $125,000 |
| SVSU Foundation University Center, MI | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Covenant Healthcare Foundation Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hoyt Trust Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Mustard Seed Shelter Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $7,500 |
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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 | $3,909,241 | $213,041 | $16,367 | — | — | — | $196,674 | $182,692 |
| 2023 | $3,514,280 | $77,003 | $14,825 | — | — | — | $62,178 | $159,470 |
| 2022 | $3,047,663 | $88,899 | $16,919 | — | — | — | $71,980 | $154,760 |
| 2021 | $3,696,500 | $524,110 | $821,042 | $805,000 | 7 | $805,000 | $388,406 | $190,939 |
| 2020 | $3,911,944 | $91,046 | $478,071 | $440,000 | 9 | — | $67,975 | $178,222 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard J Garber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $183K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Richard J Garber Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne M. Garber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard J. Garber III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard J. Garber Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura C. Kleeman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Laura C. Garber (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 Richard J Garber Foundation
How large is The Richard J Garber Foundation?
The Richard J Garber Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $213K.
Where does The Richard J Garber Foundation operate?
The Richard J Garber Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
How much is The Richard J Garber Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Richard J Garber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $183K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Richard J Garber Foundation's EIN?
The Richard J Garber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1380405. 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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