Private foundation · EIN 20-5778710 · San Marino, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Christen C and Ben H Garret Familyfoundation

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: 21 grants paid, $520K total, median $6,000. 90% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$520K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in CA
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Csulb FoundationLong Beach, CAGeneral support$233K
Csulb FoundationLong Beach, CAGeneral support$62K
Crestview Preparatory SchoolLA Canada, CAGeneral support$56K
Child Educational Center (cec)LA Canada, CAGeneral support$37K
Search Dog FoundationSanta Paula, CAGeneral support$23K
Surfaid InternationalSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$20K
International Bird RescueLong Beach, CAGeneral support$17K
Altadena Mountain RescueAltadena, CAGeneral support$10K
Huntington Hospital FoundationPasadena, CAGeneral support$10K
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CAGeneral support$10K
Downhill Derelicts FoundationWestminister, COGeneral support$6,000
Elizabeth HousePasadena, CAGeneral support$6,000
Planned Parenthood of PasadenaPasadena, CAGeneral support$5,000
Rose Bowl Aquatic CenterPasadena, CAGeneral support$5,000
Westridge SchoolPasadena, CAGeneral support$4,000
Ocean Cleanup North Pacific FndPasadena, CAGeneral support$3,000
Flintridge Preparatory SchoolLA Canada, CAGeneral support$3,000
Engender HealthPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$3,000
Claremontgrad Univdrucker Sch FndClaremont, CAGeneral support$2,500
Pasadena Humane SocietyPasadena, CAGeneral support$2,500
Guide Dogs of AmericaSylmar, CAGeneral support$2,500

By state: California 19 · Colorado 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Christen C and Ben H Garret Familyfoundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Marino, California, administered in care of Carl F Agren, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Christen C and Ben H Garret Familyfoundation 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 Christen C and Ben H Garret Familyfoundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $520K across 21 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Christen C and Ben H Garret Familyfoundation give?

California (19 grants), Colorado (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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