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Guiding Harbor

To improve the quality of life for children and families.

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Human Services Belleville, MI EIN 381660780 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Guiding Harbor

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Belleville, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P70Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1964

Mission

To improve the quality of life for children and families.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P70Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Guiding Harbor is a registered human services nonprofit based in Belleville, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its EIN is 381660780. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 83 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Guiding Harbor has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Guiding Harbor is located in Belleville, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.

Based on official tax filings, Guiding Harbor has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Guiding Harbor is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 83 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Guiding Harbor. 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.

Guiding Harbor has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Guiding Harbor's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Guiding Harbor are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Guiding Harbor is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 381660780, 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
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

AN
Ann Murray
CFO

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

AN
Ann M•••••
CFO
BR
Bridget H•••••
Director
CA
Carol W•••••
MEMBER AT LARGE
CH
Christie V••••
Director
CO
Connie H••••••
Director
DE
Deborah M••••
VICE PRESIDENT
JA
Janiece J•••••••••••••
Director
JE
Jeff G••••
Director
JE
Jennifer T••••••
CEO
JE
Jessica D••••
Director
JI
Jill M••••••••
SECRETARY
JO
Joyce M•••••
Director
KA
Kathy L••••
Director
KR
Kristen P•••••
COO
LI
Linda C••••••
PRESIDENT
MI
Michelle J•••••••••
Director
MO
Monte B••••••
TREASURER
PA
Paula C••••••
Director
RA
Rae L••• H••••
Director
RO
Robin C•••••••
Director
RU
Ruth A•• N••••••
Director
ST
Stephanie S••••••
Director
SU
Sue J••••••
ENDOWMENT CHAIR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Guiding Harbor This page 76 $3.0 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 83 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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

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Quick facts about Guiding Harbor

What is Guiding Harbor?
Guiding Harbor is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Belleville, United States. To improve the quality of life for children and families.
When was Guiding Harbor founded?
Guiding Harbor was founded in 1961.
Who leads Guiding Harbor?
Ann Murray serves as CFO.
Where is Guiding Harbor located?
Headquartered in Belleville, United States.
What is Guiding Harbor's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Guiding Harbor trustworthy?
Guiding Harbor has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong 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 Guiding Harbor's registration number?
IRS EIN: 381660780.
What is Guiding Harbor's website?
http://www.guidingharbor.org