Private foundation · EIN 87-1321085 · Saginaw, Michigan · Community improvement

Garber Automotive 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: 11 grants paid, $894K total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$894K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of Hoyt ParkSaginaw, MICharitable$285K
Greater Midland Community CenterMidland, MICharitable$250K
YMCA of SaginawSaginaw, MICharitable$67K
Covenant Healthcare FoundationSaginaw, MICharitable$50K
Saginaw Children's ZooSaginaw, MICharitable$50K
Rescue Ministries of Mid-MichiganSaginaw, MICharitable$50K
Saginaw Urban Youth Hockey ProgramSaginaw, MICharitable$50K
Saginaw Community FoundationSaginaw, MICharitable$42K
Japanese Cultural Center & Tea HouseSaginaw, MICharitable$25K
Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for HumanitySaginaw, MICharitable$15K
Dow Treasure AcademySaginaw, MICharitable$10K

About this foundation

Garber Automotive Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saginaw, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Garber Automotive 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 Automotive Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $894K across 11 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Garber Automotive Foundation give?

Michigan (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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