The Stephen and Marianne Garber

Foundation · Grantmaker Atlanta, GA EIN: 26-2879850

The Stephen and Marianne Garber is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $1K.

Key facts about The Stephen and Marianne Garber

In short: The Stephen and Marianne Garber gave $17K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
26-2879850
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$16,600
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$8,300
Median grant
$8,300
Total assets
$11,906
Primary geography
Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12K

-57.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$17K

-36.2% YoY

Grant Count

2

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

+27.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stephen and Marianne Garber reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The Stephen and Marianne Garber gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

AtlantaNew YorkSandy SpringsDallasKennesawLos AngelesMarietta

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K8 grants20206 grants202114 grants20224 grants20232 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Ahavath Achim Synagogue: $14KAhavath Achim Synagogue$14KJewish Womens Fund of Atlanta: $3KJewish Womens Fund of Atlanta$3K

Grant Size Distribution

34 grants across all recorded years

34<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
AHAVATH ACHIM SYNAGOGUE Atlanta, GASUPPORT OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$13,600
JEWISH WOMENS FUND OF ATLANTA Atlanta, GASUPPORT OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITES$3,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$11,906$27,849$23,693
Revenue$1,307$30,810$314
Expenses$17,250$26,654$17,072
Qualifying Distributions$16,600$26,000$16,190
Net Investment Income$1,307$810$314
Distributable Amount$1,248$833$1,206

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Stephen and Marianne Garber's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Marianne D. Garber

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Stephen W. Garber

    Director

    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 Stephen and Marianne Garber

How much does The Stephen and Marianne Garber give each year?

The Stephen and Marianne Garber gave $17K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 4 grants.

How large is The Stephen and Marianne Garber?

The Stephen and Marianne Garber reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The Stephen and Marianne Garber?

The Stephen and Marianne Garber is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $12K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Stephen and Marianne Garber operate?

The Stephen and Marianne Garber has awarded grants in California, Georgia, New York, Texas.

What is The Stephen and Marianne Garber's EIN?

The Stephen and Marianne Garber's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2879850. 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.

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