Garen Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 95-4621093
Foundation Overview
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Garen Family Foundation has awarded 184 grants totaling $1,702,681 to organizations in District of Columbia, California and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $16 to $100,000, with a median award of $2,057.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 34 recipients (12%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 39% in California and funding distributed across 11 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (39%), Pasadena (23%), San Marino (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 17% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Garen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Harvard Westlake School | $60,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| High Rocks | $5,000 | Hillsboro, WV, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Kpcw | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Microfinancing Partners In Africa | $3,000 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Mountain Trails Foundation | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Museique | $16,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| National Ability Center | $10,800 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Nova Chamber Music Series | $2,000 | Slc, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Park City Education Foundation | $59,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Park City Museum | $350 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Egyptian Theatre | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Huntington | $2,557 | San Marino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Peace House Inc | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $16 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Nova Chamber Music Series | $1,234 | Slc, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Utah Symphony | $6,756 | Slc, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Harvard Westlake School | $60,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| High Rocks | $5,000 | Hillsboro, WV, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Kpcw | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Microfinancing Partners In Africa | $3,000 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Mountain Trails Foundation | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Museique | $16,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| National Ability Center | $10,800 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Nova Chamber Music Series | $2,000 | Slc, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Park City Education Foundation | $59,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Park City Museum | $350 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Egyptian Theatre | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Huntington | $2,557 | San Marino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Peace House Inc | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $16 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Nova Chamber Music Series | $1,234 | Slc, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Utah Symphony | $6,756 | Slc, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Park City Film | $103 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Park City Museum | $350 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mount Wilson Institute | $517 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Kpcw | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mountain Trails Foundation | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Egyptian Theatre | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| American Contemporary Ballet | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Huntington | $2,557 | San Marino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Microfinancing Partners In Africa | $3,000 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| High Rocks | $5,000 | Hillsboro, WV, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| National Ability Center | $10,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Nova Chamber Music Series | $2,000 | Slc, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Park City Education Foundation | $43,250 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Harvard Westlake School | $58,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Museique | $15,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Park City Film | $103 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Park City Museum | $350 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mount Wilson Institute | $517 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Kpcw | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mountain Trails Foundation | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Egyptian Theatre | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| American Contemporary Ballet | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Huntington | $2,557 | San Marino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Microfinancing Partners In Africa | $3,000 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| High Rocks | $5,000 | Hillsboro, WV, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| National Ability Center | $10,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Nova Chamber Music Series | $2,000 | Slc, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Park City Education Foundation | $43,250 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Harvard Westlake School | $58,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Museique | $15,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| African Middle Eastern Leadership Project | $515 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Caltech | $100,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| High Rocks | $5,000 | Hillsboro, WV, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kpcw | $1,059 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Microfinancing Partners In Africa | $3,000 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mount Wilson Institute | $515 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mountain Trails Foundation | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Museique | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| National Ability Center | $10,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Nova Chamber Music Series | $2,000 | Slc, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Park City Community Foundation | $1,031 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Park City Education Foundation | $55,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Egyptian Theatre | $1,059 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Huntington | $2,057 | San Marino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center Theatre Group | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Microfinancing Partners In Africa | $3,000 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| National Ability Center | $11,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Nova Chamber Music Series | $2,000 | Slc, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Huntington | $2,057 | San Marino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Colburn School | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Harvard-westlake School | $58,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| High Rocks | $5,000 | Hillsboro, WV, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Music Center | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Museique | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Park City Education Foundation | $53,750 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| African Middle Eastern Leadership Project | $515 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Bright Prospect | $62,100 | Pomona, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Center Theatre Group | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| California Institute Of Technology | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | $25,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Mountain Trails Foundation | $500 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Nova Chamber Music Series | $2,000 | Slc, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Mightycause Foundation | $2,119 | Alexandria, VA, US | Supporting Park City Education Foundation | 2020 |
| Microfinancing Partners In Africa | $3,087 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Mount Wilson Observatory | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Huntington Library | $2,057 | San Marino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| National Ability Center | $16,100 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Park City Community Foundation | $12,500 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Utah Symphony | $1,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Uc Berkeley | $2,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| American Contemporary Ballet | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Bright Prospect | $100,000 | Pomona, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Center Theatre Group | $54,600 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| California Community Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Claremont Graduate University | $3,000 | Claremont, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | $142 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Nova Chamber Music Series | $5,030 | Slc, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Park City Community Foundation | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Pomona Public Library Foundation | $5,000 | Pomona, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| High Rocks Educational Corporation | $5,000 | Hillsboro, WV, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Saint John's Health Center Fdn | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| National Ability Center | $12,750 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| One Voice | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Caltech Dev & Inst Rel | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Grantmakers For Education | $3,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Earth Sky | $103 | Kyle, TX, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| American Contemporary Ballet | $515 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Aopa Foundation | $250 | Frederick, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Bright Prospect | $2,254 | Pomona, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Center Theatre Group | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Harvard Westlake School | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $60 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Kusc | $100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | $258 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Mountain Trails Foundation | $350 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Music Center | $3,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Nova Chamber Music Series | $500 | Slc, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Park City Community Foundation | $5,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Antaeus Theatre Company | $500 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| So Cal Public Radio | $200 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Saint John's Health Center Fdn | $600 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Utah Symphony & Opera | $6,781 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Friends Of Brentwood Inc | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Kpcw Community Wireless Of Park City | $100 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| March Of Dimes Foundation | $103 | White Plains, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| National Ability Center | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Library Foundation Of Los Angeles | $550 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Shoes That Fit | $1,000 | Claremont, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Friends Of Auckland University Of Technology | $1,049 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Onevoice Movement | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Caltech Dev & Inst Rel | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Grantmakers For Education | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Earth Sky | $100 | Kyle, TX, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| American Contemporary Ballet | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Aopa Foundation | $500 | Frederick, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Bright Prospect | $12,432 | Pomona, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Center Theatre Group | $56,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Harvard Westlake School | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $60 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Kimball Arts Festival | $2,500 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Kusc | $200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Lacma | $110 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Los Angeles Child Development Center | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Los Angeles Philarmonic | $128 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Mountain Trails Foundation | $350 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Music Center | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Nova Chamber Music Series | $4,000 | Slc, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Park City Community Foundation | $10,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Park City Education Foundation | $3,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Park City Institute | $2,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Antaeus Theatre Company | $500 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| So Cal Public Radio | $200 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| So Cal College Access Network | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Saint John's Health Center Fdn | $125 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Youth Sports Alliance | $10,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| High Rocks | $10,000 | Hillsboro, WV, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Utah Symphony & Opera | $4,102 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | $57 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Mirman School | $33,334 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Harvard Westlake School | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Deer Valley Music Festival | $2,187 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 95-4621093 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 11100 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 600 Los Angeles, CA 90025-3328 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Garen Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Eric R Garen |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Nancy J Garen |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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