Edward C and Karen H Gardner Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAthens, Georgia · EIN 84-2027933 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$36K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$7,750
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,750 and $10,000.
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.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Blessing | Virginia Beach, VA | Where most needed | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities | Atlanta, GA | Adopt-A-Room program | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Where most needed | $7,750 |
| St Jude's Children | Memphis, TN | Where most needed | $7,750 |
| St Mary's Hospital Foundation | Athens, GA | Where most needed | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,500 | 5 |
| 2024 | $27,250 | 6 |
| 2023 | $26,325 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349100313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2027933
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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