Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The Garber Automotive Foundation, based in Saginaw, Michigan, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $14,335,521. Despite having expenses of $801,861, the foundation's revenue is relatively low at $85,561. The foundation supports various cities in Michigan, including Bay City, Midland, Pinconning, Saginaw, and University Center, as well as Rye Brook in New York. The foundation's leadership includes Richard J. Garber Jr. as President, Patrick Hengesbach as Secretary/Treasurer, and Ty Mier as Director, all of whom serve without compensation. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus on its funding activities.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
11 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | GREATER MIDLAND COMMUNITY CENTER | CHARITABLE | Midland, MI, US | 2023 |
| $250,000 | GREATER MIDLAND COMMUNITY CENTER | CHARITABLE | Midland, MI, US | 2024 |
| $100,000 | SVSU FOUNDATION | CHARITABLE | University center, MI, US | 2023 |
| $100,000 | SVSU FOUNDATION | CHARITABLE | University center, MI, US | 2024 |
| $66,000 | YMCA OF SAGINAW | CHARITABLE | Saginaw, MI, US | 2024 |
| $62,500 | FRIENDS OF HOYT PARK | CHARITABLE | Saginaw, MI, US | 2024 |
| $50,000 | COVENANT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | CHARITABLE | Saginaw, MI, US | 2023 |
| $50,000 | SAGINAW BASIN LAND CONSERVANCY | CHARITABLE | Bay city, MI, US | 2023 |
| $50,000 | COVENANT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | CHARITABLE | Saginaw, MI, US | 2024 |
| $50,000 | SAGINAW CHILDREN'S ZOO | CHARITABLE | Saginaw, MI, US | 2024 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
RJ
RICHARD J GARBER JR
| PRESIDENT | $0 | 2024 |
PH
PATRICK HENGESBACH
| SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | 2024 |
TM
TY MIER
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
RICHARD J GARBER JR
PRESIDENT
PATRICK HENGESBACH
SECRETARY/TREASURER
TY MIER
DIRECTOR
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