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Garber Automotive Foundation

Community Development Saginaw, MI EIN 871321085 · IRS
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
60/100 · methodology

About Garber Automotive Foundation

Garber Automotive Foundation is a community development organization based in SAGINAW, United States. Annual revenue: $7.9 million. EIN: 871321085.

Headquarters
Saginaw, MI
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
NTEE code
S12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S12

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar community development in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 60
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

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Garber Automotive Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit based in Saginaw, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 871321085. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $86K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Garber Automotive Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 60 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Garber Automotive Foundation is located in Saginaw, MI, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Garber Automotive Foundation has $86K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Garber Automotive Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $86K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Garber Automotive Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Garber Automotive Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Garber Automotive Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Garber Automotive Foundation is a community development organization based in SAGINAW, United States. Annual revenue: $7.9 million. EIN: 871321085. Garber Automotive Foundation is classified as a community development organization registered in United States.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Garber Automotive Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $86K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Garber Automotive Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Garber Automotive Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 871321085, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2021.
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Leadership

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Richard J Garber
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Richard J G•••••
President
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Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$15.2M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Garber Automotive Foundation This page 60 $85,561 -
El Cajon Rotary Foundation 90 $48,108 82%
Logans Landing Association Inc 90 $92,522 84%
Monona Serenity Group Incorporated 89 $96,648 85%
30579 Hopkinton Lions Club 89 $8,058 95%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Garber Automotive Foundation

What is Garber Automotive Foundation?
Garber Automotive Foundation is a community development private non-operating foundation based in Saginaw, United States. Garber Automotive Foundation is a community development organization based in SAGINAW, United States. Annual revenue: $7.9 million. EIN: 871321085.
Who leads Garber Automotive Foundation?
Richard J Garber serves as President.
Where is Garber Automotive Foundation located?
Headquartered in Saginaw, United States.
What is Garber Automotive Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K.
Is Garber Automotive Foundation trustworthy?
Garber Automotive Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Garber Automotive Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 871321085.