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Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc

THE ORGANIZATION FEEDS, SHELTERS AND TEACHES LIFE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS TO THE HOMELESS PEOPLE OF THE CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER AREA.

The Garden City Rescue Mission And

Augusta, GA EIN 743097004 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc

Feed, shelter, and teach life development skills to the people of the central savannah river area.

Founded
Headquarters
Augusta, GA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

The organization feeds, shelters and teaches life development skills to the homeless people of the central savannah river area.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 37%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 19.47%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 88

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 20.8% of total expenses ($33,404 of $160,670).

Where every $1 goes

$0.93
Program expenses$0.93 ($149,042)
93% to programs beats the peer average (37%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Augusta, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 743097004. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 88/100 for disaster relief charities in United States. The organization reports $172K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 88/100.

Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc is located in Augusta, GA, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years. Its registered address is 828 Fenwick St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc has $172K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 37% for disaster relief charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $172K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 93% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 37%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Feed, shelter, and teach life development skills to the people of the central savannah river area. Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 37%. Its annual revenue of $172K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 743097004, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
93% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

PA
Patrick Feistel
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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BOARD MEMBER
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Mike A••••••
BD MEMBER
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Mike B••
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Mike E••••••
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Patrick F••••••
EXECUTIVE DI
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Tad M•••••••
BD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center … This page 65 $171,594 93%
Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc 93 $110,818 97%
Harvey Ambulance Service Inc 89 $844,367 -
Hebron Interfaith Human Services Inc 88 $240,879 100%
St George Island Charity Cook Off Auction Inc 86 $255,300 100%
Cazcares Inc 86 $312,280 -
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Benevolent Association-York 86 $422,346 -
Desert Manna 86 $539,067 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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 Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc

What is Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc?
Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Augusta, United States. Feed, shelter, and teach life development skills to the people of the central savannah river area.
When was Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc founded?
Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc was founded in 2002.
Who leads Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc?
Patrick Feistel serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc located?
Headquartered in Augusta, United States.
What is Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc trustworthy?
Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 743097004.
What is Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center Inc's website?
https://www.gcrmaugusta.com