Private foundation · EIN 59-3686848 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Garm Foundation Inc

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: 18 grants paid, $95K total, median $5,000. 6% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$95K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
6%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grace Place for Children and FamiliesNaples, FLTo the bright beginnings$13K
The Salvation Army of NaplesNaples, FLFor summer camp and$11K
The Shelter for Abused WomenImmokalee, FLAfter school care program$8,000
Bates CollegeLewiston, MEGeneral support$7,000
Catholic CharitiesJacksonville, FLFor the family counseling$6,000
Valerie's HouseFort Myers, FLGeneral support$5,000
Chinese Family CampChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000
Kremples CenterPortsmouth, NHScholarships for brain$5,000
Pine Street InnBoston, MAGeneral support$5,000
Rosie's PlaceBoston, MAGeneral support$5,000
Connecticut CollegeNew London, CTClass of 1967 scholars fund$5,000
Boys & Girls Club of Collier CountyNaples, FLGeneral support$5,000
Common Man for UkrainePlymouth, NHGeneral support$4,000
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central FloridaSarasota, FLGeneral support$3,000
Guadalupe Center IncImmokalee, FLBack to school shoes$3,000
Florida Center for Government AccountabilitySarasota, FLGeneral support$2,000
League of Women VotersWashington, DCGeneral support$2,000
The Workers CircleNew York, NYGeneral support$500

By state: Florida 9 · Massachusetts 2 · New Hampshire 2 · Maine 1 · Illinois 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Garm Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Northern Trust Company, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Garm Foundation Inc 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 Garm Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $95K across 18 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Garm Foundation Inc give?

Florida (9 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), New Hampshire (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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