Givens Estates Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Asheville, North Carolina, registered in 1976, with $103,443,220 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$103.4M
▲ 29.3% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$82.6M
Net assets
$123.4M
Employees
595
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. For Givens Estates Inc: 89% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. 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 Givens Estates Inc: 18 mo reserves · +20% margin earns a A 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. For Givens Estates Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. 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 Givens Estates Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Vision statement: expanding the possibilities for aging
Revenue grew from $44.2M (FY2013) to $103.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
20.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$416.2M
Total liabilities
$292.8M
Net assets
$123.4M
Salaries & benefits
$38.8M
47% of expenses
Board members
28
28 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,443,220▲29.3% | $82,609,413▲19.9% | $123,375,858▲21.4% | $416,171,400▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $79,993,556▲11.9% | $68,908,942▲18.1% | $101,624,685▲21.3% | $383,968,447▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $71,456,797▼1.7% | $58,352,449▲5.2% | $83,803,585▲6.0% | $353,131,640▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $72,683,846▲12.5% | $55,452,723▲3.4% | $79,095,824▲32.4% | $338,452,219▲28.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $64,590,409▲5.0% | $53,621,997▼1.2% | $59,728,649▲33.3% | $262,529,502▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $61,521,897▲6.0% | $54,296,785▲9.5% | $44,820,921▲35.8% | $241,536,641▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $58,040,448▲10.4% | $49,582,568▲6.6% | $33,006,438▲16.5% | $223,843,627▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $52,564,521▲1.9% | $46,523,502▼2.3% | $28,322,553▲37.9% | $214,002,038▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $51,560,710▲15.4% | $47,609,626▲6.4% | $20,531,545▲43.6% | $202,302,972▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $44,698,674▼5.8% | $44,756,753▲3.8% | $14,295,179▼9.8% | $182,843,902▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $47,454,466▲7.3% | $43,113,553▲3.4% | $15,851,437▲9.4% | $177,765,485▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $44,241,814 | $41,703,745▲51.1% | $14,495,039▲32.6% | $173,379,829▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $27,607,796▲12.5% | $10,930,850▼34.1% | $169,374,916▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $24,535,266▼0.5% | $16,590,145▲25.3% | $139,261,972▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $24,662,311 | $13,237,084 | $140,506,674 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Kevin Schwab — $500,175 (0.61% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Schwab | Ceo | 40 | $500,175 |
| Allen Squires | Cfo | 40 | $406,158 |
| Scott Farkas | Coo | 40 | $240,573 |
| Ken Kramer | Executive Director - Givens Highland Farms | 40 | $218,970 |
| Neal Lail | Vp Marketing | 40 | $204,733 |
| Christian Grunder | Vp Hr | 40 | $168,854 |
| Kirsten Cone | Executive Director - Ge | 40 | $166,327 |
| David Kerestes | Controller | 40 | $162,868 |
| Brian Guengerich | Vp Development | 40 | $160,776 |
| Ricky Foor | Vp It | 40 | $160,365 |
| Adam K Ennis | Director | 1 | — |
| Alfred J Whitesides Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Alisa J Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| Charles L Frederick | Director | 1 | — |
| Charles Pine | Director | 1 | — |
| Connie B Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| David C Whilden | Director | 1 | — |
| Donna A Broadwell | Director | 1 | — |
| Doris P Loomis Esq | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Kelli R Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Frank L Blum Construction | Construction | $21,683,728 |
| Us Foodservice | Food Service | $2,422,403 |
| Functional Pathways | Therapy | $1,573,255 |
| Katalyst | Software | $795,155 |
| Rlps II | Architecture | $635,380 |
32 grants to Givens Estates Inc totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden L E A F Long-term Economic Advancement Foundation In | Food distribution assistance program | 2024 | $55,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | — | 2024 | $53,685 |
| Manna Food Bank | — | 2024 | $33,521 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Assisting people in need | 2024 | $30,671 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 1 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2024 | $22,500 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $5,750 |
| Manna Food Bank | — | 2023 | $42,290 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Assisting people in need | 2023 | $26,689 |
| National Charitable Endowment Inc | General charitable use | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | — | 2023 | $13,083 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 1 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | Food distribution | 2022 | $67,437 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Assisting people in need | 2022 | $27,183 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | Food distribution | 2021 | $72,116 |
3 grants totaling $35K in FY2024. All grants made by Givens Estates Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville Symphony Society Inc | Symphony in the park event title sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Four Seasons Compassion For Life Foundation | Tree of lights event platinum sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Haywood Street Community Development | General support for community development for vulnerable populations including seniors | $10,000 |
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Data for Givens Estates Inc (EIN 51-0199312) 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.