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Garrett Community Center Inc

EIN 35-2010882 · Garrett, IN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE MEET PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE AND WALK WITH THEM TOWARD WHO THEY ARE BECOMING.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
22.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
99
Volunteers
143
Highest pay
$109,636, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.8 million spent. JAM CENTER OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. WE BELIEVE THAT TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY WE CAN ACCOMPLISH SO MUCH MORE. OUR COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERS WELLNESS, EDUCATION AND FUN WITH THE FOLLOWING CORE VALUES: WE ARE FAMILY, BREAKING NEGATIVE CYCLES, EMPOWERING OTHERS, MAKING A DIFFERENCE, AND GEARED FOR FUN. FROM JUNE 2024-MAY 2025 WE HOSTED OVER 1,025 MEMBERS TO OUR FACILITY. THERE WERE 2,806 PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED FOR FITNESS, CLASSES, WELLNESS GROUPS, AND LEAGUES MAKING 5,455 VISITS TO THE FACILITY. WE ALSO WELCOMED THOUSANDS OF VISITORS THROUGH EVENTS, GUEST PASSES, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS. WE OFFER THE JAM SWIM SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES PERSONALIZED SWIM LESSONS CENTERED ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SAFETY. THESE CLASSES ARE OFFERED FOR INDIVIDUALS 6 MONTHS OLD THROUGH THE GOLDEN SENIOR YEARS. FROM JUNE 2024-MAY 2025 WE HAD 801 REGISTRATIONS FOR AQUATICS CLASSES. JAM EARLY EDUCATION IS OUR SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES FULL-DAY LEARNING FOR INFANTS THROUGH 5 YEAR OLDS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WITH ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING BREAKS. FROM JUNE 2024-MAY 2025 WE PROVIDED EARLY LEARNING GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR 100 STUDENTS REPRESENTING 76 FAMILIES. CLUB JAM IS THE TEEN INITIATIVE AT THE JAM CENTER. WITH THE DESIRE TO PROVIDE ENGAGING ACTIVITIES, POSITIVE ROLE MODELS, AND FUN FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL TEENS, WE OFFER A VARIETY OF OPTIONS. STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH), LIFE SKILLS, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVING OTHERS ALL PLAY A VITAL PART IN THIS INITIATIVE. WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES AFTER SCHOOL, FIELD TRIPS, AND MONTHLY EVENTS WE SERVED 197 YOUTH FROM JUNE 2024-MAY 2025. JAM CENTER OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. WE BELIEVE THAT TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY WE CAN ACCOMPLISH SO MUCH MORE. OUR COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERS WELLNESS, EDUCATION AND FUN WITH THE FOLLOWING CORE VALUES: WE ARE FAMILY, BREAKING NEGATIVE CYCLES, EMPOWERING OTHERS, MAKING A DIFFERENCE, AND GEARED FOR FUN. FROM JUNE 2024-MAY 2025 WE HOSTED OVER 1,025 MEMBERS TO OUR FACILITY. THERE WERE 2,806 PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED FOR FITNESS, CLASSES, WELLNESS GROUPS, AND LEAGUES MAKING 5,455 VISITS TO THE FACILITY. WE ALSO WELCOMED THOUSANDS OF VISITORS THROUGH EVENTS, GUEST PASSES, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS. WE OFFER THE JAM SWIM SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES PERSONALIZED SWIM LESSONS CENTERED ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SAFETY. THESE CLASSES ARE OFFERED FOR INDIVIDUALS 6 MONTHS OLD THROUGH THE GOLDEN SENIOR YEARS. FROM JUNE 2024-MAY 2025 WE HAD 801 REGISTRATIONS FOR AQUATICS CLASSES. JAM EARLY EDUCATION IS OUR SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES FULL-DAY LEARNING FOR INFANTS THROUGH 5 YEAR OLDS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WITH ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING BREAKS. FROM JUNE 2024-MAY 2025 WE PROVIDED EARLY LEARNING GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR 100 STUDENTS REPRESENTING 76 FAMILIES. CLUB JAM IS THE TEEN INITIATIVE AT THE JAM CENTER. WITH THE DESIRE TO PROVIDE ENGAGING ACTIVITIES, POSITIVE ROLE MODELS, AND FUN FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL TEENS, WE OFFER A VARIETY OF OPTIONS. STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH), LIFE SKILLS, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVING OTHERS ALL PLAY A VITAL PART IN THIS INITIATIVE. WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES AFTER SCHOOL, FIELD TRIPS, AND MONTHLY EVENTS WE SERVED 197 YOUTH FROM JUNE 2024-MAY 2025.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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