James L Garard Jr Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyGlen Ellyn, Illinois · EIN 36-6971311 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$192K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $20,005.
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Twp Food Pantry | Glenview, IL | Provide food services | $42,000 |
| Cc of Fl Scholarship Program | Boynton Beach, FL | Promoting scholarships | $41,250 |
| The Little Club Scholarship | Delray Beach, FL | Support education | $25,000 |
| North Shore Country Day School | Winnetka, IL | Support education | $20,005 |
| Northfield Community Church | Northfield, IL | Health, hope & healing to community | $20,000 |
| National Mill Dog Rescue | Colorado Springs, CO | Animal related | $10,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | Protect endangered animals | $10,000 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Fund | Highland Park, IL | Support student financial aid | $5,000 |
| Hope Campus | Fort Smith, AR | Promote homeless services | $5,000 |
| Lake Forest Academy | Lake Forest, IL | Promoting scholarships | $5,000 |
| The Ruth Project Ministeries | Elgin, IL | End orphan crisis | $3,500 |
| The Iwfs Foundation Inc | San Marino, CA | Promote schlps. for culinary arts | $2,500 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Fdn | Chicago, IL | Promote childhhod cancer research | $2,000 |
| Operation Mobilization | Tyrone, GA | Promote christian communities | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192,255 | 14 |
| 2024 | $191,919 | 18 |
| 2023 | $107,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631069349100908
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6971311
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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