The Gardner Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFairview, North Carolina · EIN 65-0748998 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$103K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
35% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mt Home for Children | Black Mountain, NC | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Children & Family Resources | Hendersonville, NC | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Central United Methodist Church | Asheville, NC | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Helpmate | Asheville, NC | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Asheville Community Theater | Asheville, NC | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Fairview PTA | Fairview, NC | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Manna Foodbank | Asheville, NC | Operational support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Literacy Together | Asheville, NC | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Mountain Care (Day Care for Dementia) | Asheville, NC | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Food for Fairview | Fairview, NC | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Root Cause Farm | Fairview, NC | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Dogs Inc | Palmetto, FL | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Eng Springer Rescue | Woodstock, GA | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Fairview Town Crier | Fairview, NC | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Lionfish University | Fletcher, NC | Operational support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $103,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $71,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612519349100616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0748998
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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