The Eugene Garfield Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2553258 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$392K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
41% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted charitable | $145,000 |
| The University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Library residency program | $50,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable | $35,000 |
| Science History Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Garfield fellowships | $30,000 |
| Opera Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Sounds of learning program | $25,000 |
| Beta Phi Mu Honor Society | Davie, FL | Scholarships | $18,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Monell Chemical Senses Center | Philadelphia, PA | Stipend for summer | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted charitable | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Hias and Council Migration Service of Philadelphia Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Hebrew immigrant aid | $10,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Options in Aging | Lancaster, PA | New horizons senior center | $5,000 |
| Mitzvah Circle | Lansdale, PA | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Science History Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Garfield doctoral | $3,202 |
| Association for Library Information | Westford, MA | Dissertation award | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $392,202 | 17 |
| 2023 | $174,907 | 8 |
| 2022 | $305,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610699349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2553258
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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