Walter R Garrison Foundation

EIN 82-1851668 · PA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$999K Funds in KS, PA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Walter R Garrison Foundation based in PA paid 2 grants totaling $2M to 2 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $998K to $1M, with a median of $999K. Its largest recipients included KU ENDOWMENT and MEDIA PROVIDENCE FRIENDS SCHOOL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,814,987
Giving (latest yr)
$1,998,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$999K
Recipients
2
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Ku Endowment$1,000,000
  • Media Providence Friends School$998,000

Where grants went

  • Kansas$1,000,000 · 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$998,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (2)

Ku Endowment
Lawrence, KS
Unrestricted
$1,000,000
Media Providence Friends School
Media, PA
Unrestricted
$998,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Walter R Garrison 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, Walter R Garrison Foundation reported 2 itemized grants totaling $2M. Individual grants ranged from $998K to $1M (median $999K).

Recent recipients include KU ENDOWMENT, MEDIA PROVIDENCE FRIENDS SCHOOL. The full grant list is on this page.

Walter R Garrison Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Walter R Garrison 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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