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Garrett-Jacobs Mansion Endowment Fund Inc

EIN 52-1795790 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceFair63 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE GARRETT-JACOBS MANSION ENDOWMENT FUND IS TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE MANSION AS A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK AND TO SHARE THE HISTORY, ARCHITECTURAL AND CIVIC LEGACY OF THE MANSION FOR THE BENEFIT AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC.

Income
$427,300
Spending
$64,119
Reserves
103 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 43%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$152,975, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 103.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 85% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 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

    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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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. IN 1992, THE GARRETT-JACOBS MANSION ENDOWMENT FUND (GJMEF), A 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATION, WAS FORMED; ITS SOLE MISSION IS TO PRESERVE THE ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL CHARACTER OF THIS IMPORTANT AND UNIQUE STRUCTURE. THE ONGOING REHABILITATION PRESERVES THE MANSION AS A CHERISHED ARTIFACT FROM ANOTHER AGE AND RETURNS IT TO ITS RIGHTFUL ROLE AS A GATHERING-PLACE FOR SOCIAL, BUSINESS AND CIVIC FUNCTIONS. A "FRIENDS OF THE MANSION" PUBLIC MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM BRINGS ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE MANSION AND WELCOMES VISITORS TO ENJOY ITS BEAUTY AND PROGRAMS. THE ENGINEERS CLUB AND THE ENDOWMENT FUND WORK COOPERATIVELY TO PRESENT CONCERTS, THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES, SYMPOSIA AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO WHICH THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED. THE ENDOWMENT FUND'S DISTINGUISHED ADVISORY COUNCIL, MADE UP OF MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS, HISTORIANS, ARCHITECTS AND PRESERVATIONISTS, ADVISES THE MANSION ON FULFILLING ITS EDUCATIONAL MISSION, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON BALTIMORE'S GILDED AGE. WE HAVE ESTABLISHED PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER COLLABORATIONS WITH CULTURAL RESOURCES AND HISTORIC SITES IN MOUNT VERNON AND THROUGHOUT THE CITY. OUR PROGRAMS HAVE CEMENTED STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM, MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND OTHER IMPORTANT INSTITUTIONS. OUR MEMBERSHIP IN THE GREATER BALTIMORE HISTORY ALLIANCE HELPS US BUILD PARTNERSHIPS WITH HISTORIC HOMES AND SMALL HISTORY MUSEUMS THROUGHOUT THE REGION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 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 June 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 March 1994.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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