The Garuna Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$821K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Garuna Foundation?
The Garuna Foundation is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Ayco Charitable Foundation ($406K), Vehr Family Foundation ($225K), The Elden E and Judith a Von Lehe Foundation ($37K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $821K in grants to The Garuna Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $405,600 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Vehr Family Foundation | $225,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| The Elden E and Judith a Von Lehe Foundation | $37,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | $35,530 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Lorenz Family Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Larcher Family Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Holthus Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Aram and Margie Keith Family | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Concordia University | $6,234 | 1 | 2023 |
| Slezak Family Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2019) to $290K (2020). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $36K.
What grants has The Garuna Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $24,300 |
| 2025 | The Aram and Margie Keith Family | TO HELP BRING THE COMPASSION OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE MULTITUDES OF THOSE IN THAILAND, CAMBODIA AND SURROUNDING COUNTRIES. | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Elden E and Judith a Von Lehe Foundation | BRING CHRISTIANITY TO WORKING POOR IN SE ASIA | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Slezak Family Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Vehr Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $85,000 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $23,000 |
| 2024 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,157 |
| 2024 | The Aram and Margie Keith Family | TO HELP BRING THE COMPASSION OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE MULTITUDES OF THOSE IN THAILAND, CAMBODIA AND SURROUNDING COUNTRIES. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Elden E and Judith a Von Lehe Foundation | BRING CHRISTIANITY TO WORKING POOR OF SE ASIA | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $85,000 |
| 2023 | Vehr Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $80,000 |
| 2023 | Lorenz Family Foundation | TEACHER AIDE MINISTRY | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Concordia University | ANNUAL FEE FOR THE TWO GARUNA AND CAMBODIA RICE BANK SUPPORT PROJECT | $6,234 |
| 2023 | The Elden E and Judith a Von Lehe Foundation | BRING CHRISTIANITY TO WORKING POOR OF SE ASIA | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $83,300 |
| 2022 | Lorenz Family Foundation | TEACHER AIDE MINISTRY | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,776 |
| 2022 | The Elden E and Judith a Von Lehe Foundation | BRING CHRISTIANITY TO WORKING POOR OF SE ASIA | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $40,000 |
| 2021 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | PRINCE OF PEACE PROGRAM. | $10,316 |
| 2021 | Larcher Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT AND FURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Elden E and Judith a Von Lehe Foundation | BRING CHRISTIANITY TO WORKING POOR OF SE ASIA | $9,000 |
| 2020 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | HUMANITARIAN | $150,000 |
| 2020 | Vehr Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $60,000 |
| 2020 | Holthus Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2020 | Larcher Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT AND FURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | — | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Lorenz Family Foundation | SHARING JESUS AROUND THE WORLD | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,281 |
| 2020 | The Elden E and Judith a Von Lehe Foundation | TO BRING CHRISTIANITY TO THE WORKING POOR OF SOUTHEAST ASIA | $4,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Garuna Foundation?
The Garuna Foundation is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Ayco Charitable Foundation ($406K), Vehr Family Foundation ($225K), The Elden E and Judith a Von Lehe Foundation ($37K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $821K in grants to The Garuna Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is The Garuna Foundation's largest funder?
The Ayco Charitable Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Garuna Foundation, with $406K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The Garuna Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $821K in grants to The Garuna Foundation across 31 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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