Garwin Family Foundation
Historical FunderCarbondale, Illinois · EIN 73-1440816 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,295 and $13,350.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DR MARSHA G RYAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 322, CARBONDALE IL 62903 |
| Phone | 6185295611 |
| Form and materials | NO PARTICULAR FORM, INCLUDED INFORMATION OR MATERIALS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | SELECTION OF GRANTS AND AWARDS MADE BY DEANS OF LAW AND MEDICAL SCHOOLS AT SIU-CARBONDALE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
83% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | Scholarships to students | $23,860 |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarships to students | $13,350 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Scholarships to students | $8,006 |
| Simon's Rock at Bard College | Barrytown, NY | Scholarships to students | $5,700 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | Scholarships to students | $4,295 |
| Awesome Math LLC | Allen, TX | Scholarships to students | $2,850 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($14,265). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,326 | 9 |
| 2024 | $43,079 | 10 |
| 2023 | $29,635 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349101208
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1440816
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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