Guardian Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ooltewah, Tennessee, registered in 1990, with $173,483,576 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$173.5M
▲ 6.9% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$184.9M
Net assets
$45.7M
Employees
2,517
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 Guardian Foundation Inc: 83% 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 Guardian Foundation Inc: 3 mo reserves · -7% 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. For Guardian Foundation Inc: 5 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 Guardian Foundation Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The charitable mission is to provide care for elderly, individuals with intellectual disabilities, and individuals who have acquired brain injuries.
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Revenue grew from $123.5M (FY2014) to $173.5M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-6.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$129.9M
Total liabilities
$84.2M
Net assets
$45.7M
Salaries & benefits
$100.1M
54% of expenses
Board members
8
5 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $173,483,576▲6.9% | $184,940,308▲13.1% | $45,676,409▼5.7% | $129,885,727▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $162,349,405▲43.7% | $163,558,519▲43.6% | $48,422,968▼7.1% | $151,431,113▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $112,980,582▼7.0% | $113,919,408▼2.8% | $52,128,017▼1.5% | $129,548,263▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $121,502,183▲0.5% | $117,248,492▲0.5% | $52,948,443▲29.8% | $123,931,118▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $120,840,453▲9.1% | $116,616,113▲5.4% | $40,793,144▲10.7% | $124,386,756▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $110,768,401▼6.1% | $110,594,334▼7.1% | $36,840,292▲7.5% | $111,290,572▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $117,990,866▼2.0% | $119,048,385▲0.8% | $34,283,848▼3.8% | $117,284,990▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $120,410,548▼0.5% | $118,128,621▲0.2% | $35,654,625▲4.9% | $118,983,326▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $121,050,158▼2.0% | $117,929,914▼0.8% | $33,992,937▲8.0% | $120,307,252▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $123,504,284 | $118,918,182▼9.9% | $31,488,346▲1453% | $120,004,521▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $132,034,410▲2.6% | $2,027,655▲96.4% | $129,734,010▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $128,651,684▼3.8% | $1,032,592▲157% | $130,645,910▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $133,692,423 | -$1,821,335 | $130,089,698 | 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: Marvin E Garrett — $482,916 (0.26% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin E Garrett | President | 40 | $482,916 |
| Suzanne Shannon | Vice President | 40 | $329,668 |
| Bisi Oluwasuyi | Rn | 80 | $305,107 |
| Raymond Kosgei | Rn Supervisor | 69 | $289,281 |
| Dianne Gattorno | President | 40 | $252,040 |
| Saba Eyassu | Rn Supervisor | 50 | $210,367 |
| Arthur C Delozier | Director | 1 | — |
| Blair Lake | Director | 1 | — |
| James W Field | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark A Waldrop | President/ceo, Director | 5 | — |
| Phil Davis | Vp/sec/treasurer | 1 | — |
| Richard J Henry | Director | 1 | — |
| Timothy A Duggan | Director & Asst. Secretary | 1 | — |
| Todd Wagner | Vp/sec/treasurer | 1 | — |
| William F Rowe III | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ecci LLC | Sheltered Workshops | $4,955,687 |
| Chr Consulting Services Inc | Consulting Services | $3,954,179 |
| Dsi Management LLC | Management Services | $3,950,419 |
| Powerback Rehabilitation | Rehabilitation Services | $2,593,080 |
| Healthcare Services Group Inc | Staffing Services | $1,388,894 |
1 grant totaling $8.5M in FY2023. All grants made by Guardian Foundation Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Foundation Inc | Operational assistance | $8,514,542 |
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Data for Guardian Foundation Inc (EIN 91-1842720) 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.