The Garage
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$283K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Garage?
The Garage is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Chatham Financial Foundation Inc ($98K), Vatheuer Family Foundation Inc ($50K), Marshall Family Foundation Inc ($39K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $283K in grants to The Garage between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Financial Foundation Inc | $97,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Vatheuer Family Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Marshall Family Foundation Inc | $38,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Aven Foundation | $35,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Applestone Foundation-Ima | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Brickley Harry Dr Farm Foundation Inc | $12,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Clayman Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation | $9,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Ellison Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Steven & Ilene Berger Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Smoot Charitable Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Freed Charitable Trust | $1,200 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The Herschend Family Foundation | $173 | 1 | 2021 |
| Forristal Family Foundation | $159 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $108K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $57K.
What grants has The Garage received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Chatham Financial Foundation Inc | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Brickley Harry Dr Farm Foundation Inc | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Smoot Charitable Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Chatham Financial Foundation Inc | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Marshall Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $17,000 |
| 2024 | Ellison Foundation | TEEN CAFE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Brickley Harry Dr Farm Foundation Inc | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Smoot Charitable Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Forristal Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $159 |
| 2023 | Aven Foundation | MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, AFTER-SCHOOL DROP-IN PLACE FOR TEENS WHERE THEY CAN GATHER WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND ACCESS PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES AS NEEDED. | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Vatheuer Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT OF A PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND GENERAL FUNDS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR TEENS. | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Applestone Foundation-Ima | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Chatham Financial Foundation Inc | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS | $12,500 |
| 2023 | Marshall Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $9,500 |
| 2023 | Steven & Ilene Berger Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Brickley Harry Dr Farm Foundation Inc | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Freed Charitable Trust | FUND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH | $500 |
| 2022 | Vatheuer Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR AFTER-SCHOOL FACILITY OFFERING FREE RESOURCES AND PROGRAMMING SUPPORT IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT SERVING TEENAGERS IN THE ISSAQUAH, WA SCHOOL DISTRICT. | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Marshall Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $12,000 |
| 2022 | Brickley Harry Dr Farm Foundation Inc | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Freed Charitable Trust | FUND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH | $300 |
| 2021 | The Clayman Foundation | COMMUNITY AND YOUTH SERVICES | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Brickley Harry Dr Farm Foundation Inc | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2021 | Freed Charitable Trust | GENERAL FUND | $400 |
| 2021 | The Herschend Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $173 |
| 2020 | The Clayman Foundation | COMMUNITY AND YOUTH SERVICES | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Garage?
The Garage is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Chatham Financial Foundation Inc ($98K), Vatheuer Family Foundation Inc ($50K), Marshall Family Foundation Inc ($39K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $283K in grants to The Garage between 2020–2025.
Who is The Garage's largest funder?
Chatham Financial Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Garage, with $98K across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has The Garage received?
IRS 990 filings record $283K in grants to The Garage across 29 grants from 14 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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