Richard J Garber Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Richard J Garber Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saginaw, Michigan, registered in 2008, with $213,041 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1004 N Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI, 48602 EIN 26-1380405 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$213K
▲ 176.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$16K
Net assets
$3.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Richard J Garber Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating2866 mo reserves · +92% margin
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 Richard J Garber Foundation: 2866 mo reserves · +92% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Richard J Garber Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Richard J Garber Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1004 N Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI, 48602
- City
- Saginaw
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.3M (FY2013) to $213K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.9M
Operating margin
92.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $213,041▲177% | $16,367▲10.4% | $3,909,241▲11.2% | $3,909,241▲11.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $77,003▼13.4% | $14,825▼12.4% | $3,514,280▲15.3% | $3,514,280▲15.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $88,899▼83.0% | $16,919▼97.9% | $3,047,663▼17.6% | $3,047,663▼17.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $524,110▲476% | $821,042▲71.7% | $3,696,500▼5.5% | $3,696,500▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $91,046▼95.0% | $478,071▲18.0% | $3,911,944▲1.4% | $3,911,944▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,809,862▲1130% | $405,181▲35.7% | $3,858,582▲66.2% | $3,858,582▲66.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $147,180▼13.5% | $298,510▼24.2% | $2,321,944▼16.2% | $2,321,944▼16.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $170,212▼84.5% | $393,947▲34.7% | $2,769,849▲2.2% | $2,769,849▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,101,631▲726% | $292,365▼15.1% | $2,710,170▲43.3% | $2,710,170▲43.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $133,427▼80.3% | $344,339▲1.4% | $1,891,540▼14.1% | $1,891,540▼14.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $678,080▼46.8% | $339,577▲115% | $2,203,112▼8.5% | $2,203,112▼8.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,274,705 | $158,235▼41.4% | $2,408,677▲82.8% | $2,408,677▲82.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $270,080▼21.6% | $1,317,481▲37.8% | $1,317,481▲37.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $344,514▲175% | $955,912▼7.5% | $955,912▼7.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $125,324 | $1,032,992 | $1,032,992 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Richard J Garber Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Richard J Garber Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-1380405, based in Saginaw, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Richard J Garber Foundation's EIN?
- Richard J Garber Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-1380405.
- How much revenue does Richard J Garber Foundation report?
- Richard J Garber Foundation reported $213,041 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Richard J Garber Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Richard J Garber Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Richard J Garber Foundation (EIN 26-1380405) 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.