Private foundation · EIN 74-2940367 · Austin, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Garber 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $419K total, median $6,500. 8% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$419K
Median grant
$6,500
Stays in TX
8%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Charity WatersFranklin, TNGeneral support$262K
Far and WiseHailey, IDGeneral donation$60K
Intrepid Events - Sun Valley Tour de ForceKetchum, IDHunger coalition donation$50K
Wood River Trails CoalitionHailey, IDGeneral support$14K
Convoy of HopeSpringfield, MOHurricane helene relief$10K
Wood River Community YMCAKetchum, IDGeneral support$8,000
The SpaceHailey, IDGeneral support$5,000
Austin Ems Relief FundAustin, TXGeneral support$5,000
The AdvocatesHailey, IDGeneral support$5,000
Passthrough From Aj Cap Re Fund IISeattle, WAFrom passthrough entity$5
Passthrough From Q-Blk Real Assets II LpSeattle, WAFrom passthrough entity$2
Passthrough From Fortress Credit Opp Fund V(a) LpSeattle, WAFrom passthrough entity$1

By state: Tennessee 1 · Idaho 6 · Missouri 1 · Texas 1 · Washington 3

About this foundation

Garber Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, administered in care of Hailey Copland, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Garber Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Garber Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $419K across 12 grants, a median of $6,500.

Where does Garber Family Foundation give?

Tennessee (1 grants), Idaho (6 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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