Garrett Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-3662445
Foundation Overview
Based in Lake Forest, IL, Garrett Family Foundation has awarded 248 grants totaling $3,499,033 to organizations in Texas, Illinois and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $21 to $513,775, with a median award of $3,080.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,499,033
Total Assets
$2,865,663
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,080
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
31
Median Grant
$2,500
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 42%
13 of 31 recipients (42%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
68% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Lake Forest (36%), Chicago (34%), Springfield (4%).
Funding Trajectory
+196%
Strong 196% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + General Purposes
Dual focus on community projects (67%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Garrett Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Twilight | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| American Red Cross | $1,025 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Americares | $1,040 | Stamford, CT, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Bionic Project Inc | $2,369 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Bravo Waukegan | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities | $15,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Elawa Farm | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Erie Family Foundation | $20,363 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Evan Scholars Foundation | $3,500 | Glenview, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Friends Of Lake Forest Library | $5,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Golf Ipga Birdies | $1,050 | Golf, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| History Center Of Lake Forestlake Bluff | $6,258 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Illinois Environmental Council | $1,035 | Springfield, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| John Thomas Dye School | $32,077 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Josselyn Center | $10,000 | Northfield, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | $1,000 | Grayslake, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Lake Forest College | $513,775 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $2,695 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Lake Forest Preservation Foundation | $2,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | $20,650 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Northeast Illinois Council | $1,100 | Vernon Hills, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Notre Dame College Prep | $250 | Niles, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Ps Arts | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $3,080 | Needham, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Paws For Patrick | $11,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Reading Power | $1,000 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Shady Hill School | $55,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Team Crawford Athletic Foundation | $1,000 | La Mesa, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| The Church Of The Holy Spirit | $1,850 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Ucla Foundation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Wikimedia | $21 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| A Purposeful Rescue | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $4,550 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| American Repertory Theater | $2,500 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Americares | $2,050 | Stamford, CT, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Better Government Assocation | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Cam Neely Foundation | $1,050 | Boston, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Erie Family Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Evan Scholars Foundation | $2,500 | Glenview, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Peabody School | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Genesys Works Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| History Center Of Lake Forestlake Bluff | $2,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Illinois Environmental Council | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Josselyn Center | $10,000 | Northfield, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Lake County College Prep | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | $1,000 | Grayslake, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Lake Forest College | $5,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Lake Forest High School Hockey | $100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Lake Forest Of Transparency | $2,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Lake Forest Preservation Foundation | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois | $5,000 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Medical University Of South Carolina | $100 | Charleston, SC, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | $30,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| New England Donor Services | $526 | Waltham, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $3,080 | Needham, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Paws For Patrick | $3,818 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Shady Hill School | $56,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| The Catholic Charities | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| The John Thomas Dye School | $25,182 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| The Rape Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| The Thresholds | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Uci Foundation | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| A Safe Place | $5,100 | Zion, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Bravo Waukegan | $5,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Center For Illinois Politics | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | $17,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $2,500 | Glenview, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Genesys Works National | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| History Center Of Lake Forestlake Bluff | $3,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Honest Junk | $162 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Illinois Environmental Council | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| John Thomas Dye School | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lake Forest College | $25,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lamda Leagal | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lutheran Social Services Il | $2,500 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | $15,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Pan-mass Challenge | $1,026 | Needham, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Reading Power Inc | $1,500 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Shady Hill Fund | $55,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $2,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Thresholds | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Unicef Usa | $10,453 | New York, NY, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| United Service Organization | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| A Safe Place | $5,100 | Zion, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Bravo Waukegan | $5,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Center For Illinois Politics | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | $17,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $2,500 | Glenview, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Genesys Works National | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| History Center Of Lake Forestlake Bluff | $3,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Honest Junk | $162 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Illinois Environmental Council | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| John Thomas Dye School | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lake Forest College | $25,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lamda Leagal | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lutheran Social Services Il | $2,500 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | $15,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Pan-mass Challenge | $1,026 | Needham, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Reading Power Inc | $1,500 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Shady Hill Fund | $55,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $2,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Thresholds | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Unicef Usa | $10,453 | New York, NY, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| United Service Organization | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| A Safe Place | $5,100 | Zion, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Bravo Waukegan | $5,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Center For Illinois Politics | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | $17,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $2,500 | Glenview, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Genesys Works National | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| History Center Of Lake Forestlake Bluff | $3,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Honest Junk | $162 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Illinois Environmental Council | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| John Thomas Dye School | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lake Forest College | $25,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lamda Leagal | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lutheran Social Services Il | $2,500 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | $15,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Pan-mass Challenge | $1,026 | Needham, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Reading Power Inc | $1,500 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Shady Hill Fund | $55,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $2,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Thresholds | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Unicef Usa | $10,453 | New York, NY, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| United Service Organization | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $250 | Dallas, TX, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $7,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities Usa | $15,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Center For Illinois Politics | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Children's Advocates For Change | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Cradle Adoption | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | $3,400 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Equality California | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | $20,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $1,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Friends Of Griffith Park | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Genesys Works National | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| History Center Of Lake Forestlake Bluff | $20,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Illinois Environmental Council | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Lake Forest College | $25,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Lake Forest Parks & Recreation | $500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| League Of Women Voters' Of Lake Forestlake Bluff Area | $250 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Lutheran High School | $5,250 | Springfield, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Misericordia Home | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | $20,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Nccp | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Northwestern Medicine | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Orange County Community Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Paoli, IN, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Pledgeling Foundation | $1,000 | Venice, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Shady Hill Fund | $55,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Team Crawford Athletic Foundation | $500 | La Mesa, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| The Lilith Fund | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| The Rape Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| The Thresholds | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Tobie's Small Dog Rescue | $20,000 | Na, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $104 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Actblue | $1,100 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $30,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| California Community Foundation | $3,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Cambridge Montessori School | $35,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities Usa | $7,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Center For Illinois Politics | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Cradle Adoption | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Friends Of Griffith Park | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Genesys Works National | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| History Center Of Lake Forestlake Bluff | $2,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Lake Forest College | $20,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | $22,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Misericordia Home | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | $15,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | $1,000 | Great Lakes, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Shady Hill Fund | $70,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| The Rape Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| The Thresholds | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| United Way Of Lake County | $1,000 | Gurnee, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| 909 Wbur | $5,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Aclu Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Adlai Stevenson Center On Democracy | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Albany Paul Community Center | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Americares | $5,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Breast Reconstruction Awareness | $250 | Columbia, MD, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Cambridge Montessori School | $25,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Equality California Institute | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Genesys Works National | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Goodman Theatre | $1,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Healing Homes Foundation | $500 | Mokena, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Health Team 6 Foundation | $3,100 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| History Center Of Lake Forestlake Bluff | $4,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Illinois Enviromental Counsel | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Illinois Youth Dance Theater | $1,500 | Wauconda, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Josselyn Center | $1,000 | Northfield, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Lake Forest College | $40,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | $350 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | $1,500 | Skokie, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Metropolitan Planning Counsel | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Misericordia | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | $10,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Naturebrdige | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | $2,500 | Great Lakes, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $15,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Pan-mass Challenge | $1,023 | Needham, MA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Ppfa | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Reading Power Inc | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Reform For Illinois | $65,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Room To Grow | $1,052 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| St Jude | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Stanford University | $5,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Team Fund Inc | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| The Friends Of Lake Forest Parks & Rec Foundation | $5,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| The One Gala 2018 | $530 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| The Pablove Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| The Rape Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| The Thresholds | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Thresholds | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Violence Policy Center | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Voices For Illinois Children | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charity's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| See Attached | $257,250 | See Attached, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| See Attached | $244,057 | See Attached, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
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EIN: 84-2952123 | 314 grants awarded |
$2,826,310
(≈ Similar) |
$2,500
median grant |
Chicago, IL
Same state |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Garrett Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 20-3662445 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 51 PEMBROKE DRIVE Lake Forest, IL 60045-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Garrett Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Scott T Garrett |
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| Trustee | Susan E Garrett |
| Trustee | Brett Garrett |
| Trustee | Elizabeth Garrett Mettler |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.