John Garbaczewski Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCarlsbad, California · EIN 51-0660764 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,500.
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
29% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Sohia Academy School | Spring Valley, CA | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Professional Medical Supply | El Cajon, CA | Unrestricted | $2,700 |
| Catholic Charities | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Church of St Luke | El Cajon, CA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| San Diego Zoo Foundation | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $1,400 |
| Casa di Amici | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Armed Services of YMCA | Camp Pendleton, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Councit #9022 | Carlsbad, CA | Unrestricted | $700 |
| United Ukrainian American Relief | Philedelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of San Marcos | San Marcos, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Pheonix, AZ | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Knights of Columbus Charities | New Haven, CT | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Ronald Reagan Museum | Simi Valley, CA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Northcoast Repatory Theatre | Solana Beach, CA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Uso | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Santa Sophia Catholic Church | Spring Valley, CA | Unrestricted | $100 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($29,932). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,082 | 32 |
| 2023 | $34,869 | 28 |
| 2022 | $51,192 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601059349100340
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0660764
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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