Welcome
The Garwin Family Foundation (GFF) was established as a not-for-profit organization in 1993 by Leo and Ruth Garwin. The Foundation was granted tax-exempt status and deemed an operating foundation by the Internal Revenue Service. The current President/Secretary is Marsha Ryan, and the current Vice-President/Treasurer is Mark Garwin.
The Foundation’s mission is the one established by Leo and Ruth Garwin at the Foundation’s inception: fostering excellence in intellectual pursuits, and underwriting educational opportunities. In line with this mission, GFF’s objectives are to further study and foster achievement in the arts and sciences, humanities, law, and medicine. As a result, the GFF has underwritten many educational programs since 1994, including:
- the GFF Student Sponsorship Program for Talented Students in Arts, Sciences and Math;
- the CCHS Speech and Theater Department;
- the Law and Medicine programs at Southern Illinois University;
- the Boys and Girls Club of Carbondale;
- the Science Center in Carbondale;
- the Southern Illinois Symphony;
- the Southern Illinois Music Festival; and
- Artspace 304.
