Private foundation · EIN 20-4886012 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Garrison Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 33 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
33
$1.4M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2025

33 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Texas Tech Foundation IncLubbock, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$215K
Ceta Canyon Camp & Retreat CenterHappy, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$125K
Covenant Health System FoundationLubbock, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$100K
Lubbock County Expo Center IncLubbock, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$100K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and South TexasWest Lake Hills, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$90K
Austin Ymbl Sunshine CampAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$83K
Wesley Foundation at Texas TechLubbock, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$81K
Austin Pets AliveDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$75K
Agriculture Heritage Museum IncLubbock, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$60K
Harmony School of Creative ArtsMarble Falls, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
Josephs HammerHorseshoe Bay, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
Long Game Youth Foundation of Central TexasAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
Hope to Opportunities FoundationAmarillo, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$31K
All Gods Children InternationalVancouver, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Austin Parks FoundationAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Malta Farms IncSlaton, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$22K
Austin Achieve Public Schools IncAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
CASA Esperanza IncLiberty Hill, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Austin Child Guidance CenterAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Sage Studio & GalleryAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Youth and Family AllianceAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Youth Choirs IncSan Antonio, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Louder Than SilenceAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$13K
VelaAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$13K
Seedling FoundationAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$11K
Austin Plastic Surgery Foundation Austin SmilesAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Derrick Johnsons Defend the Dream FoundationBee Cave, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
KidlinksDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Rework ProjectAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$7,500
The Safe AllianceAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$7,500
Community Health Center of Lubbock IncLubbock, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Childrens Cancer AssociationPortland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Operation Warm IncPhiladelphia, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000

By state: Texas 30 · Washington 1 · Oregon 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Garrison Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Garrison Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Garrison Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 33 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Garrison Family Foundation give?

Texas (30 grants), Washington (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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