Christen C and Ben H Garret Familyfoundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Marino, California, registered in 2007, with $337,513 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$338K
▲ 43.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$235K
Net assets
$2.0M
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Christen C and Ben H Garret Familyfoundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Christen C and Ben H Garret Familyfoundation: 100 mo reserves · +30% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Christen C and Ben H Garret Familyfoundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Christen C and Ben H Garret Familyfoundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $166K (FY2015) to $338K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
30.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.0M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $337,513▲43.2% | $234,626▲3.4% | $1,956,297▲5.6% | $1,956,297▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $235,764▲30.9% | $227,009▼14.9% | $1,853,410▲0.5% | $1,853,410▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $180,064▼24.0% | $266,770▲40.6% | $1,844,655▼4.5% | $1,844,655▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $236,908▲15.5% | $189,747▲18.5% | $1,931,361▲2.5% | $1,931,361▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $205,085▲23.3% | $160,151▲2.8% | $1,884,200▲2.4% | $1,884,200▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $166,397▲31.1% | $155,772▼17.0% | $1,839,266▲0.6% | $1,839,266▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $126,938▼47.5% | $187,581▲42.7% | $1,828,641▼3.2% | $1,828,641▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $241,707▲34.5% | $131,447▲5.7% | $1,889,284▲0.5% | $1,889,284▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $179,684▲8.1% | $124,403▼9.0% | $1,880,280▼1.4% | $1,880,280▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $166,236 | $136,689 | $1,907,515 | $1,907,515 | 990PF |
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Data for Christen C and Ben H Garret Familyfoundation (EIN 20-5778710) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.