The Garrett Family Ever Forward Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorth Wilkesboro, North Carolina · EIN 83-2570406 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$848K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$22M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $35,000.
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
45% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Disaster Relief | $180,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General Support | $75,000 |
| Tenth Mountain Division Hut | Aspen, CO | General Support | $63,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | Rockville, MD | General Support | $50,000 |
| Mikeroweworks Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| United Cajun Navy | Baton Rouge, LA | Hurricane Helene Relief | $50,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | Parade & Community Outreach | $40,000 |
| Black Mountain Home for Children | Black Mountain, NC | General Support | $35,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | General Support | $25,000 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation | WinstonSalem, NC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Elkin Valley Trails Association Inc | Elkin, NC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| New River Conservancy | West Jefferson, NC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Action Against Hunger USA | New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Autism Society of America Inc | Rockville, MD | General Support | $20,000 |
| Boys Club of Wake County NC | Wake Forest, NC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Saving Grace K9s | Lexington, NC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Adult Enrichment Services of Wilkes | North Wilkesboro, NC | General Support | $12,000 |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy | Blowing Rock, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Mountains-To-Sea | Raleigh, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| National 4-H Council | Chevy Chase, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes Inc | Wilkesboro, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Active Good Inc | Raleigh, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Wake County Inc | Raleigh, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Stop Soldier Suicide | Raleigh, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Southern Tennis Association Inc | Peachtree Corners, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy Inc | Durham, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Southern Tennis Foundation | Peachtree Corners, GA | Youth Tennis Programs in WNC | $5,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Ministries | Raleigh, NC | General Support | $2,000 |
| Carrolls Kitchen Inc | Raleigh, NC | General Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $848,000 | 31 |
| 2024 | $1,041,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349100322
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2570406
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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