Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc
Improve the quality of life for those of limited means and for those in crisis situations who live in the Garrett county community. We do this by accepting donations of clothing, household items, books, toys, furnitures and appliances. We offer those items for sale at nominal prices and give them free to those who are referred to us by social service agencies and churches and can not affordto buy them on their own. Profits are given on behalf of those in crisis situations and in crisis prevention prgrams.
Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc at a glance
In short: Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc gave $215K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $215,000
- -32.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,889
- -32.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,524,028
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Garrett County Community Action Committee ($120K). Together the top 9 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 28 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc gives
- Giving grew 378% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $317K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett County Community Action Committee Oakland, MD | Automobile assistance, dental assistance/dentures, education assistance, energy assistance, hearing aid assistance, other social assistance | $120,000 |
| Gortner Garment Charities Oakland, MD | Assistance to organization that distributes clothing throughout the world | $15,000 |
| Dove Center Oakland, MD | Assistance to Local Woman's Domestic Violence Shelter | $15,000 |
| Cindys Fund Oakland, MD | Assistance to the Youth of Garrett County Maryland | $15,000 |
| First United Dreams Foundation Oakland, MD | Assistance to Low Income Individuals | $10,000 |
| Garrett College Foundation McHenry, MD | Assistance to Local Community College Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 |
| Appalachian Farm and Food Alliance Oakland, MD | Assistance to organization that provides assistance to local indivduals with cancer | $10,000 |
| Warm the Children Fund Oakland, MD | Automobile assistance, dental assistance/dentures, education assistance, energy assistance, hearing aid assistance, other social assistance | $10,000 |
| Garrett County Lighthouse Oakland, MD | Automobile assistance, dental assistance/dentures, education assistance, energy assistance, hearing aid assistance, other social assistance | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,524,028 | $453,245 | $391,169 | $215,000 | 9 | $9,291 |
| 2024 | $2,461,951 | $495,540 | $456,789 | $317,398 | 9 | $11,486 |
| 2023 | $2,430,485 | $543,225 | $258,195 | $40,000 | 4 | $7,210 |
| 2022 | $2,145,454 | $416,116 | $258,529 | $45,000 | 3 | $86 |
| 2021 | $1,978,332 | $399,146 | $214,840 | $50,000 | 3 | $55 |
| 2020 | $1,842,650 | $286,415 | $214,230 | $57,681 | 4 | — |
About Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc
Based on IRS filings
Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Oakland, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $215K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc is led by Monty Pagenhardt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Monty Pagenhardt
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Grabenstein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty Preston
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellanorah Mayle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Tichnell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Hageman
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darla Panther
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Lewis
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marty Bosse
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Ray Beahm
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Pagenhardt
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Miller
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Scott Robinson (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc
How much does Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc give each year?
Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc gave $215K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $317K across 9 grants.
What is Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc's typical grant size?
Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,889, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc give grants?
Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, MD (8 grants).
Does Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc's largest grantees?
Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Garrett County Community Action Committee ($120,000), Gortner Garment Charities ($15,000) and Dove Center ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc?
Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $453K.
What is Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc?
Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Oakland, MD. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc's EIN?
Garrett Cooperative Ministry Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2063104. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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