FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What types of organizations will The Luke Garrison Foundation support, and how are recipients determined?

  • The foundation will support organizations that allow others to pursue the many interests Luke had during his life, including but not limited to education, science, nature, sports, music, snow skiing, hunting, fly fishing, hiking and camping.

  • We have created a board of advisors comprised of people who loved Luke and understood how he lived his life. This board will provide the Garrison family with a continued connection to Luke, and will carry on his legacy and passions by offering grants to organizations they believe Luke would have supported.

How are grant requests submitted to The Luke Garrison Foundation?  

  • Any individual or organization that fits our purpose and mission statement may apply for a grant. We will work through a qualified organization to award an individual grant. At this time, we award grants up to $5,000.

  • Apply for a grant by downloading and emailing the grant request form to lukegarrisonfoundation@gmail.com.

Is The Luke Garrison Foundation a 501(c)(3)?

Yes, so all gifts to our foundation are tax deductible.  

When does the foundation make grants?

Grants will be made at the end of the calendar year, after the annual meeting of the foundation, which occurs in September. 

What's the deadline to submit a grant application?

Applications must be submitted by July 31 each year to be considered in the foundation’s annual meeting in September.

When can we expect to hear back after applications are considered?

We’ll notify grant applicants about the status of their request by the end of October.

Do you make grants to charities outside of the United States?

At this time, the foundation will focus on needs within the US.

How do I contribute to the foundation? 

We’re so grateful for your continued support for the foundation. Feel free to use PayPal to make a donation:

If you'd prefer to write a check, please make it out to the Luke Garrison Foundation and mail it to: 

Luke Garrison Foundation
c/o Littlewood & Associates Wealth Management
4242 Six Forks Road, Suite 1800
Raleigh, NC 27609

The foundation is also set up to receive gifts of stock. Contact Liliane Pascalis at Littlewood & Associates Wealth Management: 919.420.1407 or liliane.s.pascalis@ml.com.