Garm Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 59-3686848 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$94K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $6,000.
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
94% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Place for Children and Families | Naples, FL | To the bright beginnings | $13,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Naples | Naples, FL | For summer camp and | $11,000 |
| The Shelter for Abused Women | Immokalee, FL | After school care program | $8,000 |
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | General support | $7,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Jacksonville, FL | For the family counseling | $6,000 |
| Valerie's House | Fort Myers, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Chinese Family Camp | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Kremples Center | Portsmouth, NH | Scholarships for brain | $5,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Connecticut College | New London, CT | Class of 1967 scholars fund | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Collier County | Naples, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Common Man for Ukraine | Plymouth, NH | General support | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida | Sarasota, FL | General support | $3,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Inc | Immokalee, FL | Back to school shoes | $3,000 |
| Florida Center for Government Accountability | Sarasota, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| League of Women Voters | Washington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| The Workers Circle | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $84,312 | 15 |
| 2023 | $73,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642229349100634
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-3686848
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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