The Garner Foundation
Miami, FL · EIN 31-1471961. Reported 229 grants totalling $3,625,800 to 101 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. The Garner Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $5,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $2,500 and $15,000; the smallest was $1,000 and the largest $420,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Country Day School | Miami Shores, FL | $896,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| First Serve Miami | Miami, FL | $312,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Barry University | Miami Shores, FL | $207,750 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence Inc | Miami, FL | $160,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Bay Oaks Home for the Aged Inc | Miami, FL | $160,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| East Ridge at Cutler Bay Foundation | Cutler Bay, FL | $135,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Help Miami | Miami, FL | $130,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| University of Miami Athletics | Coral Gables, FL | $112,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator Inc | Miami, FL | $94,400 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | Miami Beach, FL | $90,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Optimist International Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | $82,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Saint Thomas University | Miami, FL | $67,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Darlington School | Rome, GA | $60,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Cushman School | Miami, FL | $55,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Washington and Lee University School of Law | Lexington, VA | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Miami Foundation Miami Heat Charitable Fund | Miami, FL | $47,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Mayo Foundation | Rochester, MN | $45,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Global Concervancy | San Francisco, CA | $37,250 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Washington & Lee Annual Fund | Lexington, VA | $35,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Wolfsonian-Florida International University | Miami Beach, FL | $32,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Chapman Partnership | Miami, FL | $30,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Umass Medical School Foundation | Shrewsbury, MA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Animal Welfare Society of South Florida | Miami, FL | $24,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Miami Shores Presbyterian Church | Miami Shores, FL | $23,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Marian Center Auxiliary | Opalocka, FL | $22,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Little Rock, AR | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jackson Memorial Hospital | Miami, FL | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Make a Wish | Miami, FL | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Marian Center | Opalocka, FL | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Miami Foundation | Miami, FL | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Overtown Youth Center | Miami, FL | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| United States Tennis Foundation | Purchase, NY | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Eye Health Institute | Westfield, NJ | $17,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Miami Children's Museum | Miami, FL | $17,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Miami Vineyard Community Church | Miami, FL | $15,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | Fairfax, VA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Crockett Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| First United Methodist Church of Cg | Coral Gables, FL | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Literacy & Learning Center | Highlands, NC | $15,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Seed School of Miami | Miami, FL | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Winter Park, FL | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Informed Families | Miami, FL | $14,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Saint Mary's University Law School | San Antonio, TX | $13,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Exceptional Education Outreach | Miami, FL | $12,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | $12,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Woody Foundation | Coral Gables, FL | $12,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Jackson Health Foundation | Miami, FL | $11,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Melissa Institute | Coral Gables, FL | $11,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bluecheck Charitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cleveland Clinic Health Network | Cleveland, OH | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Epilepsy Florida Inc | Miami, FL | $10,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation | Miami Shores, FL | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation | Miami, FL | $10,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Univ of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | Miami, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Care Elementary School | Miami, FL | $7,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Miami Dade College Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | $7,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Rhythm Foundation | Miami Beach, FL | $7,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Mission for the Times Inc | Inverness, FL | $7,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Mcclean Fletcher Center | Jackson, MS | $6,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Verandoug Corp | Inverness, FL | $6,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| WPBT2 | Miami, FL | $6,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Battier Take Charge Foundation | Miami, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Emmett Till Interpretive Center | Tutwiler, MS | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Highlands | Highlands, NC | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Friends of Miami Animal Foundation | Miami, FL | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Global Lyme Alliance Gala | Greenwich, CT | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind | Miami, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Miracle League of Miami Dade Cty | Miami, FL | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Neighbors 4 Neighbors | Doral, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Breach, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Saint Joseph's Episcopal School | Boynton Beach, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center | Miami, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Junior League of Miami Foundation Inc | Coral Gables, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Forman School | Litchfield, CT | $4,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Highlands Cashiers Land Trust | Highlands, NC | $4,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Madeira School | Mclean, VA | $4,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Magnet Educational Choice Association Inc | Miami, FL | $3,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Miami Shores Community Church Uuc | Miami Shores, FL | $3,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Heidi Hewes Chapter Wca | Miami, FL | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation | Highlands, NC | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Pelican Harbor Seabird Station | Miami, FL | $3,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Boynton Beach Baseball Club | Boynton Beach, FL | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Glory House of Miami | Miami, FL | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Lauren's Kids | Hollywood, FL | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Baltimore, MD | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| St Mary's University Law School | San Antonio, TX | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Tahoe Arts Project | South Lake Tahoe, CA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mosaic Miami | Coral Gables, FL | $2,400 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Highlands Community Child Development Center | Franklin, NC | $2,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Dade Heritage Trust | Miami, FL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Miami | Miami, FL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Highlands Emergency Council | Highlands, NC | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| International Friendship Center | Highlands, NC | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Key Biscayne Community Foundation | Key Biscayne, FL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Miami Herald Charities Inc | Miami, FL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Peggy Crosby Center | Highlands, NC | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
59 of 101 (58%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 71%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 102 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56 | $791,500 | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 55 | $1,070,650 | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 57 | $866,000 | $5,000 |
| 2024 | 61 | $897,650 | $5,000 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Already committed for future years
Form 990-PF has a separate schedule for grants approved but not yet paid. The Garner Foundation has 2 of them, worth $100,000. This is the one part of the filing that looks forward rather than back -- and it also tells you how much of the next year's budget is already spoken for.
| Organization | Location | Approved |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Foundation | Little Rock, AR | $80,000 |
| Battier Take Charge Foundation | Miami, FL | $20,000 |
Where its money goes
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 85% of this one's giving went to organizations in Florida. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $5,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Florida.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from The Garner Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
Address of record on the latest return: 333 Ne 23RD Street, Miami, FL, 33137. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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