Garrett Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 20-3662445 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$723K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,035 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
32% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $513,775 |
| Shady Hill School | Cambridge, MA | Charity's exempt purpose | $55,000 |
| John Thomas Dye School | Los Angeles, CA | Charity's exempt purpose | $32,077 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $20,650 |
| Erie Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $20,363 |
| Catholic Charities | Waukegan, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Paws for Patrick | Lake Forest, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Josselyn Center | Northfield, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| History Center of Lake Forestlake Bluff | Lake Forest, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $6,258 |
| Friends of Lake Forest Library | Lake Forest, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Evan Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Charity's exempt purpose | $3,080 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | Lake Forest, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $2,695 |
| Bravo Waukegan | Chicago, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Ps Arts | Los Angeles, CA | Charity's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charity's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Bionic Project Inc | Cambridge, MA | Charity's exempt purpose | $2,369 |
| Lake Forest Preservation Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| The Church of the Holy Spirit | Lake Forest, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,850 |
| Alexander Twilight | Boston, MA | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Northeast Illinois Council | Vernon Hills, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,100 |
| Golf Ipga Birdies | Golf, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,050 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,040 |
| Illinois Environmental Council | Springfield, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,035 |
| American Red Cross | Lake Forest, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,025 |
| Elawa Farm | Lake Forest, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | Grayslake, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Reading Power | Lake Bluff, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Team Crawford Athletic Foundation | LA Mesa, CA | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Notre Dame College Prep | Niles, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $250 |
| Wikimedia | San Francisco, CA | Charity's exempt purpose | $21 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $723,138 | 31 |
| 2023 | $233,956 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503109349101500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3662445
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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