Private foundation · EIN 83-2570406 · N Wilkesboro, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Garrett Family Ever Forward 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: 31 grants paid, $848K total, median $20K. 55% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$848K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in NC
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCDisaster Relief$180K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral Support$75K
Tenth Mountain Division HutAspen, COGeneral Support$63K
Fisher House Foundation IncRockville, MDGeneral Support$50K
Mikeroweworks FoundationSanta Monica, CAGeneral Support$50K
United Cajun NavyBaton Rouge, LAHurricane Helene Relief$50K
Gary Sinise FoundationNashville, TNParade & Community Outreach$40K
Black Mountain Home for ChildrenBlack Mountain, NCGeneral Support$35K
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MDGeneral Support$25K
Blue Ridge Parkway FoundationWinstonsalem, NCGeneral Support$25K
Elkin Valley Trails Association IncElkin, NCGeneral Support$25K
Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NYGeneral Support$25K
New River ConservancyWest Jefferson, NCGeneral Support$25K
Action Against Hunger USANew York, NYGeneral Support$20K
Autism Society of America IncRockville, MDGeneral Support$20K
Boys Club of Wake County NcWake Forest, NCGeneral Support$20K
Stephen Siller Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYGeneral Support$20K
Saving Grace K9sLexington, NCGeneral Support$15K
Adult Enrichment Services of WilkesNorth Wilkesboro, NCGeneral Support$12K
Blue Ridge ConservancyBlowing Rock, NCGeneral Support$10K
Friends of the Mountains-To-SeaRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$10K
National 4-H CouncilChevy Chase, MDGeneral Support$10K
Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes IncWilkesboro, NCGeneral Support$10K
Active Good IncRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$5,000
Meals on Wheels of Wake County IncRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$5,000
Stop Soldier SuicideRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$5,000
Southern Tennis Association IncPeachtree Corners, GAGeneral Support$5,000
Triangle Land Conservancy IncDurham, NCGeneral Support$5,000
The Southern Tennis FoundationPeachtree Corners, GAYouth Tennis Programs in WNC$5,000
Neighbor to Neighbor MinistriesRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$2,000
Carrolls Kitchen IncRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$1,000

By state: North Carolina 17 · Tennessee 2 · Maryland 4 · New York 3 · Colorado 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Garrett Family Ever Forward Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in N Wilkesboro, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Garrett Family Ever Forward 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 Garrett Family Ever Forward Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $848K across 31 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Garrett Family Ever Forward Foundation give?

North Carolina (17 grants), Tennessee (2 grants), Maryland (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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