Christen C and Ben H Garrett Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Marino, California · EIN 20-5778710 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$520K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Csulb Foundation | Long Beach, CA | General support | $232,658 |
| Csulb Foundation | Long Beach, CA | General support | $61,900 |
| Crestview Preparatory School | LA Canada, CA | General support | $56,000 |
| Child Educational Center (Cec) | LA Canada, CA | General support | $37,000 |
| Search Dog Foundation | Santa Paula, CA | General support | $22,500 |
| Surfaid International | San Francisco, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| International Bird Rescue | Long Beach, CA | General support | $17,000 |
| Altadena Mountain Rescue | Altadena, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Huntington Hospital Foundation | Pasadena, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Downhill Derelicts Foundation | Westminister, CO | General support | $6,000 |
| Elizabeth House | Pasadena, CA | General support | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Rose Bowl Aquatic Center | Pasadena, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Westridge School | Pasadena, CA | General support | $4,000 |
| Ocean Cleanup North Pacific Fnd | Pasadena, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Flintridge Preparatory School | LA Canada, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Engender Health | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $3,000 |
| Claremontgrad Univdrucker Sch Fnd | Claremont, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Pasadena, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Guide Dogs of America | Sylmar, CA | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $519,558 | 21 |
| 2024 | $209,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $205,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349103490
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5778710
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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