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Garten Services Inc

EIN 93-0582004 · Salem, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GARTEN'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THEIR EFFORT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, CAREER AND RETIREMENT OPPORTUNITIES. OUR ACTIONS INCREASE SOCIETY'S AWARENESS OF HUMAN POTENTIAL.

Income
$14.1 million
Spending
$14.4 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
330
Volunteers
187
Highest pay
$164,571, ceo thru 7/2024

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

Weak: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 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 (2)
  1. $2.0 million spent. EMPLOYMENT AND DAY BREAK SERVICES: PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT, JOB TRAINING AND VOCATIONAL SUPPORTS THAT ENABLES 87 PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND LONG-TERM MENTAL ILLNESS TO BE SUCCESSFULLY EMPLOYED IN THE GENERAL COMMUNITY OR IN ONE OF GARTEN SERVICES' BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. WE ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE BY ADDRESSING DAY ACTIVITY AND LIFE ENRICHMENT SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND OTHERS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE UNABLE TO OR CHOOSE NOT TO WORK FULL-TIME. PARTICIPANTS ENJOY A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PROJECTS FOCUSED ON GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. REHABILITATION FEES ENABLE GARTEN TO PROVIDE THE ASSESSMENT, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT NECESSARY FOR PEOPLE WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES TO BE SUCCESSFULLY PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT OR TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT.
  2. $9.3 million spent. GARTEN SERVICES OPERATES FIVE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (CUSTODIAL/LANDSCAPING, MAIL SERVICES, PACKAGING & ASSEMBLY/ORDER FULFILLMENT, RECYCLING, AND RECORDS DESTRUCTION) WHICH PROVIDE SETTINGS TO CONDUCT SKILLS ASSESSMENT, PROVIDE TRAINING AND EMPLOY 86 PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND LONG-TERM MENTAL ILLNESS. THESE OPERATIONS PROVIDE THE REAL-LIFE WORK ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO ASSESS, TRAIN, AND SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES, INCREASE THEIR LEVEL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND HELP THEM CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY.

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 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 June 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 December 1970.

    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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