The Garner Foundation
Miami, FL · EIN 31-1471961. Reported 283 grants totalling $4,486,200 to 111 recipients across tax years 2021-2025. 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. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Country Day School | Miami Shores, FL | $1,046,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| First Serve Miami | Miami, FL | $427,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence Inc | Miami, FL | $240,000 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Barry University | Miami Shores, FL | $207,750 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Bay Oaks Home for the Aged Inc | Miami, FL | $160,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| University of Miami Athletics | Coral Gables, FL | $152,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Help Miami | Miami, FL | $145,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| East Ridge at Cutler Bay Foundation | Cutler Bay, FL | $135,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Optimist International Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | $122,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator Inc | Miami, FL | $114,400 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Saint Thomas University | Miami, FL | $96,500 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | Miami Beach, FL | $90,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Darlington School | Rome, GA | $75,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | $75,000 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Washington and Lee University School of Law | Lexington, VA | $75,000 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Little Rock, AR | $60,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Global Concervancy | San Francisco, CA | $57,250 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Cushman School | Miami, FL | $55,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Mayo Foundation | Rochester, MN | $55,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Overtown Youth Center | Miami, FL | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Miami Foundation Miami Heat Charitable Fund | Miami, FL | $47,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Wolfsonian-Florida International University | Miami Beach, FL | $42,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Jackson Memorial Hospital | Miami, FL | $40,000 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Neighbors 4 Neighbors | Doral, FL | $35,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | $35,000 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Washington & Lee Annual Fund | Lexington, VA | $35,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Chapman Partnership | Miami, FL | $32,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Marian Center Auxiliary | Opalocka, FL | $28,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Animal Welfare Society of South Florida | Miami, FL | $27,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Marian Center | Opalocka, FL | $25,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Umass Medical School Foundation | Shrewsbury, MA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Miami Shores Presbyterian Church | Miami Shores, FL | $23,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Exceptional Education Outreach | Miami, FL | $22,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Eye Health Institute | Westfield, NJ | $22,500 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Make a Wish | Miami, FL | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Miami Foundation | Miami, FL | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| United States Tennis Foundation | Purchase, NY | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Informed Families | Miami, FL | $18,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Miami Children's Museum | Miami, FL | $17,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Rhythm Foundation | Miami Beach, FL | $17,500 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| 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 |
| Melissa Institute | Coral Gables, FL | $13,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Saint Mary's University Law School | San Antonio, TX | $13,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Epilepsy Florida Inc | Miami, FL | $12,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| 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 |
| Basom Palmer Eye Institute | Miami, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bluecheck Charitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Care Elementary School | Miami, FL | $10,000 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Cleveland Clinic Health Network | Cleveland, OH | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Global Lyme Alliance Gala | Greenwich, CT | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Matt and Lisa Allen Family Foundation | Miami Shores, FL | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind | Miami, FL | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce | Miami, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation | Miami, FL | $10,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Breach, FL | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Univ of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | Miami, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mcclean Fletcher Center | Jackson, MS | $7,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Miami Dade College Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | $7,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| St Mary's University Law School | San Antonio, TX | $7,500 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| WPBT2 | Miami, FL | $7,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Mission for the Times Inc | Inverness, FL | $7,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Highlands Cashiers Land Trust | Highlands, NC | $6,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Verandoug Corp | Inverness, FL | $6,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Battier Take Charge Foundation | Miami, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Brockway Memorial Library | Miami Shores, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Emmett Till Interpretive Center | Tutwiler, MS | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Highlands | Highlands, NC | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Forman School | Litchfield, CT | $5,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Friends of Miami Animal Foundation | Miami, FL | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Little Haiti Fc Inc | Miami, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Madeira School | Mclean, VA | $5,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Miracle League of Miami Dade Cty | Miami, FL | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| 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 |
| The Way Forward Foundation | Inglewood, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Mosaic Miami | Coral Gables, FL | $4,800 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Heidi Hewes Chapter Wca | Miami, FL | $4,000 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Literary Council of Highlands | Cashiers, NC | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| North Shorenor Isle Optimist Club | Hollywood, FL | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Baltimore, MD | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Tahoe Arts Project | South Lake Tahoe, CA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Highlands Community Child Development Center | Franklin, NC | $2,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| International Friendship Center | Highlands, NC | $2,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Kansas City Art Institute | Kansas City, MO | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Dade Heritage Trust | Miami, FL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network | Tucker, GA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Miami | Miami, FL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Highlands Emergency Council | 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 |
| New World School of Art | Miami, FL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Peggy Crosby Center | Highlands, NC | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
71 of 111 (64%) received money in more than one year over the 5 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 69%, across 4 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.
What kind of organizations it funds
By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 137 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.
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 |
| 2025 | 54 | $860,400 | $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.
| Organization | Location | Approved |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Foundation | Little Rock, AR | $80,000 |
| Battier Take Charge Foundation | Miami, FL | $20,000 |
Where its money goes
83% of its giving went to organizations in Florida. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.
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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 a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $5,000. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
- 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 5 returns (tax years 2021-2025). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.
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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