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Garretts Space

EIN 83-2751753 · Ann Arbor, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 35% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO FILL THE GAPS IN SUPPORT FOR YOUNG ADULTS STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, ESTABLISH A RESIDENTIAL CENTER IN SUPPORT OF SUCH PURPOSES AND FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS, AND TO PROVIDE AND FACILITATE SUPPORT NETWORKS AND RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$413,250
Spent on programs
35%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
4
Volunteers
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 84% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    35% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $143,014 spent. GARRETT'S SPACE PROVIDES WELLNESS PROGRAMMING FOR STRUGGLING YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 18-28) TO SUPPORT THEM, GIVE THEM A SAFE SPACE TO SHARE VULNERABILITIES AND CHALLENGES WITH OTHER YOUNG AUDLTS WHO GET WHAT THEY'RE GOING THROUGH AND GIVE THEM PERSPECTIVE AND HOPE.GARRETT'S SPACE PROVIDES WELLNESS GROUPS THREE DAYS A WEEK TO HELP YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY. IN THESE GROUPS, YOUNG ADULTS ARE MEETING VIRTUALLY FOR FACILITATED ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING A SUPPORT GROUP WITH PEERS, AND GAIN COPING SKILLS TO HELP WITH RESILIENCE. IN 2023, GARRETT'S SPACE ADDED A MONTHLY IN-PERSON GATHERING FOR PARTICIPANTS. FEEDBACK FROM PARTICIPANTS FOR OUR WELLNESS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO BE EXTREMELY POSITIVE.GARRETT'S SPACE PLANS TO BEGIN IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING AT THE CENTER TO COMMENCE BY THE FALL OF 2025 AND COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION OF ITS TRANSFORMATIVE NON-MEDICAL RESIDENTIAL CENTER IN 2025.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 May 2019.

    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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