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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 profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$6.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$133.7M
Total assets
389
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

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

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Gar Foundation, by amount:

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
Community Hall Foundation
CROSSROADS WRITERS CONF/
Akron, OH$823K2018
Akron Regional Development Board
2019 GRANT - ELEVATE AKRON
Akron, OH$461K2019
United Way of Summit County
APRIL 2019 GRANT
Akron, OH$450K2019
United Way of Summit County
2018 GRANT AWARD
Akron, OH$450K2018
Akron Regional Development Board
FOR PLANNING EFFORTS
Akron, OH$400K2018
Akron Community Foundation
STUDENT ART EXHIBIT FUND -
Akron, OH$339K2019
Stark State College Foundation
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DUAL
North Canton, OH$300K2018
Building for Tomorrow
SCHEDULED GRANT PAYMENT
Akron, OH$292K2020
Fund for Our Economic Future
FEB 2019 GRANT
Akron, OH$283K2020
United Way of Summit County
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Akron, OH$255K2020
Early Childhood Resource Center
STARS PROGRAM
Canton, OH$250K2018
Akron Public Schools
GRIFFIN INSPIRATION STATION
Akron, OH$250K2020

Gar Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$7.2M
2019$6.6M
2020$6.8M
2022$7.4M
2023$7.2M
2024$7.5M

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. Recent recipients include Recipient Statement Attached, Recipient Statement Attached, Recipient Statement Attached. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Gar Foundation give in grants?
Gar Foundation reported $6.8M in grants in its most recent 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 alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Gar Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.