The Garfield Foundation
Invitation OnlyMarion, Massachusetts · EIN 22-2285358 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$360K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$29.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $8,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Family Fund | New York, NY | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| TreePeople Inc | Beverly Hills, CA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Polytechnic School | Pasadena, CA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| CleanLeap Inc | Louisville, KY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Dr Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research | West Hollywood, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| North East Trees | Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley | Sierra Madre, CA | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Food & Water Watch | Washington, DC | Food & Water Watch Los Angeles | $3,500 |
| Huntington Memorial Hospital | Pasadena, CA | Huntington Cancer Center | $3,500 |
| Rainforest Action Network | San Francisco, CA | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Government Accountability Project Inc | Washington, DC | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| San Marino Schools Foundation | San Marino, CA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| LA Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Pasadena, CA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| William L Valentine Elementary School | San Marino, CA | General Purpose | $1,841 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $359,841 | 20 |
| 2023 | $342,010 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349100409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2285358
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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