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Mark Garwood Foundation Inc

EIN 47-2095276 · Stuart, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO REACH INDIVIDUALS BATTLING THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND TO PROVIDE SOME MEASURE OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE. DURING HIS LIFE, MARK ALWAYS FELT IT WAS VITAL TO BE A SOURCE OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND STRENGTH TO ANY OF HIS FRIENDS OR ACQUAINTANCES WHO WERE STRUGGLING. THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A LEGACY OF SERVICE AND SUPPORT FOR THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY IN MEMORY OF MARK. THE INITIATIVES AND RESOURCES OF THE MARK GARWOOD FOUNDATION ARE SPECIFICALLY TARGETED TOWARD THE PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF ADDICTION RECOVERY EFFORTS IN THE ST. LUCIE, MARTIN, PALM BEACH, AND BROWARD COUNTIES IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

Income
$239,449
Spending
$164,991
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
32.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 85%
Employees
0
Volunteers
8

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.5 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 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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

Governance

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (3)
  1. $109,463 spent. THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO REACH INDIVIDUALS BATTLING THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND TO PROVIDE SOME MEASURE OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE. DURING HIS LIFE, MARK ALWAYS FELT IT WAS VITAL TO BE A SOURCE OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND STRENGTH TO ANY OF HIS FRIENDS OR ACQUAINTANCES WHO WERE STRUGGLING. THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A LEGACY OF SERVICE AND SUPPORT FOR THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY IN MEMORY OF MARK. THE INITIATIVES AND RESOURCES OF THE MARK GARWOOD FOUNDATION ARE SPECIFICALLY TARGETED TOWARD THE PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF ADDICTION RECOVERY EFFORTS IN THE ST. LUCIE, MARTIN, PALM BEACH, AND BROWARD COUNTIES IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
  2. $11,929 spent. THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO REACH INDIVIDUALS BATTLING THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND TO PROVIDE SOME MEASURE OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE. DURING HIS LIFE, MARK ALWAYS FELT IT WAS VITAL TO BE A SOURCE OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND STRENGTH TO ANY OF HIS FRIENDS OR ACQUAINTANCES WHO WERE STRUGGLING. THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A LEGACY OF SERVICE AND SUPPORT FOR THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY IN MEMORY OF MARK. THE INITIATIVES AND RESOURCES OF THE MARK GARWOOD FOUNDATION ARE SPECIFICALLY TARGETED TOWARD THE PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF ADDICTION RECOVERY EFFORTS IN THE ST. LUCIE, MARTIN, PALM BEACH, AND BROWARD COUNTIES IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
  3. THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO REACH INDIVIDUALS BATTLING THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND TO PROVIDE SOME MEASURE OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE. DURING HIS LIFE, MARK ALWAYS FELT IT WAS VITAL TO BE A SOURCE OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND STRENGTH TO ANY OF HIS FRIENDS OR ACQUAINTANCES WHO WERE STRUGGLING. THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A LEGACY OF SERVICE AND SUPPORT FOR THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY IN MEMORY OF MARK. THE INITIATIVES AND RESOURCES OF THE MARK GARWOOD FOUNDATION ARE SPECIFICALLY TARGETED TOWARD THE PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF ADDICTION RECOVERY EFFORTS IN THE ST. LUCIE, MARTIN, PALM BEACH, AND BROWARD COUNTIES IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2018.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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