Garm Foundation

EIN 593686848

Chicago, IL 60680 |(312) 630-6000

Total Given 2021–2025
$337K
59 grants · $67K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $3K–$7K
grant size
88%
deep partner · 14/16 multi-year
repeat
$2.3M
Assets (2025)
16
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Youth Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Phone (312) 630-6000

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2021 $55K $2.0M $108K 9
2022 $59K $2.2M $203K 9
2023 $66K $1.8M $55K 11
2024 $74K $2.2M $63K 15
2025 $84K $2.3M $32K 15

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 59 grants on record

Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$5K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$7K
Maximum
$15K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

CJ
Christine St Jean
President Leadership
DJ
Dr Nicole St Jean
Director
JJ
Justin St Jean
Director

Grants Awarded (59 total)

Purpose
Grace Place for Children Naples, FL $15,000 TO THE BRIGHT BEGINNINGS 2021
Grace Place for Children Naples, FL $13,000 TO THE BRIGHT BEGINNINGS 2022
Grace Place for Children Naples, FL $13,000 TO THE BRIGHT BEGINNINGS 2025
Grace Place for Children Naples, FL $13,000 TO THE BRIGHT BEGINNINGS 2023
The Salvation Army of Naples, FL $11,000 FOR SUMMER CAMP AND 2022
The Salvation Army of Naples, FL $11,000 FOR SUMMER CAMP AND 2024
The Salvation Army of Naples, FL $11,000 FOR SUMMER CAMP AND 2025
The Salvation Army of Naples, FL $11,000 FOR SUMMER CAMP AND 2023
The Salvation Army of Naples, FL $10,000 FOR SUMMER CAMP AND 2021
Connecticut College New London, CT $10,000 CLASS OF 1967 SCHOLARS FUND 2022
Grace Place for Children Naples, FL $10,000 TO THE BRIGHT BEGINNINGS 2024
The Shelter for Abused Women Immokalee, FL $8,000 AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM 2024
The Shelter for Abused Women Immokalee, FL $8,000 AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM 2025
The Shelter for Abused Women Immokalee, FL $7,500 AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM 2021
Chinese Family Camp Chicago, IL $7,312 GENERAL SUPPORT 2025
Bates College Lewiston, ME $7,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2025
The Shelter for Abused Women Immokalee, FL $6,500 AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM 2023
Catholic Charities Jacksonville, FL $6,000 FOR THE FAMILY COUNSELING 2021
Catholic Charities Jacksonville, FL $6,000 FOR THE FAMILY COUNSELING 2022
Catholic Charities Jacksonville, FL $6,000 FOR THE FAMILY COUNSELING 2024
Valerie'S House Fort Myers, FL $6,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2025
Catholic Charities Jacksonville, FL $6,000 FOR THE FAMILY COUNSELING 2025
Catholic Charities Jacksonville, FL $6,000 FOR THE FAMILY COUNSELING 2023
Bates College Lewiston, ME $5,000 GENERAL 2021
Connecticut College New London, CT $5,000 CLASS OF 1967 SCHOLARS FUND 2021