Garrison Family Foundation

EIN 20-4886012 · DE · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$20K Funds in TX, WA, OR +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Garrison Family Foundation based in DE paid 33 grants totaling $1.4M to 33 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $215K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC, CETA CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER, and COVENANT HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$18,507,168
Giving (latest yr)
$1,352,419
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
33
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
33
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Texas Tech Foundation Inc$215,000
  • Ceta Canyon Camp & Retreat Center$125,000
  • Covenant Health System Foundation$100,000
  • Lubbock County Expo Center Inc$100,000
  • Make-a-wish Foundation of Central and South Texas$90,000

Where grants went

  • Texas$1,317,919 · 30 grants
  • Washington$30,000 · 1 grant
  • Oregon$2,500 · 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$2,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (33)

Texas Tech Foundation Inc
Lubbock, TX
General & Unrestricted
$215,000
Ceta Canyon Camp & Retreat Center
Happy, TX
General & Unrestricted
$125,000
Covenant Health System Foundation
Lubbock, TX
General & Unrestricted
$100,000
Lubbock County Expo Center Inc
Lubbock, TX
General & Unrestricted
$100,000
Make-a-wish Foundation of Central and South Texas
West Lake Hills, TX
General & Unrestricted
$90,000
Austin Ymbl Sunshine Camp
Austin, TX
General & Unrestricted
$82,500
Wesley Foundation at Texas Tech
Lubbock, TX
General & Unrestricted
$80,998
Austin Pets Alive
Dallas, TX
General & Unrestricted
$75,000
Agriculture Heritage Museum Inc
Lubbock, TX
General & Unrestricted
$60,000
Josephs Hammer
Horseshoe Bay, TX
General & Unrestricted
$40,000
Harmony School of Creative Arts
Marble Falls, TX
General & Unrestricted
$40,000
Long Game Youth Foundation of Central Texas
Austin, TX
General & Unrestricted
$40,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Garrison Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Garrison Family Foundation reported 33 itemized grants totaling $1.4M. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $215K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC, CETA CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER, COVENANT HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION, among 33 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Garrison Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Garrison Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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