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Gar Foundation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 346577710  ·  Private foundation

Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gar Foundation has awarded $42.7M across 389 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Recipient Statement Attached. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$6.8M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$133.7M
Assets (FY2020)
389
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Gar Foundation funds

Gar Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on k-12 education, early childhood education, arts & culture, community improvement, economic development.

K-12 EducationEarly Childhood EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEconomic Development

Populations it has supported include children, low-income communities.

childrenlow-income communities

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Recipient Statement Attached
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA$7.5M2024
Recipient Statement Attached
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA$7.4M2022
Recipient Statement Attached
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA$7.2M2023

How to apply for funding from Gar Foundation

From Gar Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SEE THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.GARFOUNDATION.ORG”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at garfoundation.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Gar Foundation

Does Gar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Gar Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Gar Foundation fund?
Gar Foundation's grants focus on k-12 education. Example recipients include Recipient Statement Attached. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Gar Foundation give in grants?
Gar Foundation reported $6.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $42.7M over 389 grants.
Where is Gar Foundation located?
Gar Foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 346577710.
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About this profile. This page is built from Gar Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Gar Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.