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    The Guardian Foundation Inc.
    94%
    rating
     
    Four-Star Charity 
    Impact & Measurement
    Accountability & Finance
    Culture & Community
    Leadership & Adaptability

    The Guardian Foundation Inc.

     
    Is this your nonprofit?
    501(c)(3) organization
    Deductibility of donations depends on various factors
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    5243 LITTLE DEBBIE PARKWAY SUITE 10
    Ooltewah TN 37363-4514

    Ooltewah TN | IRS ruling year: 1990 | EIN: 52-1623898  
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
     
    Organization Mission
    SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION.THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION CREATED UNDER THE NONPROFIT CORPORATION LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. ... (More)
     

    Rating Information

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    This charity's score is 94%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.

    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Historical Ratings

    Rating Report

    Accountability & Finance
    Score

    94

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022
    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 66% independent members
    8 out of 8 points
    Independent Board Size - 4 independent members
    7 out of 7 points
    Financial Statements - Audit
    15 out of 15 points
    Material Diversion of Assets - None
    10 out of 10 points

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    No Credit
    Website Listed on Tax Form - Missing
    0 out of 2 points
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed
    4 out of 4 points
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed
    4 out of 4 points
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed
    4 out of 4 points
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes
    2 out of 2 points

    Website Disclosures

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    No Credit
    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing
    0 out of 4 points

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 11.03%
    15 out of 15 points
    Program Expense: Ratio - 80.31%
    25 out of 25 points

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available