Guardian Foundation Inc
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Guardian Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Guardian Foundation Inc gave $2.8M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $401K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,809,589
- -40.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $401,370
- -40.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $338,753
- Total assets
- $47,335,617
- +81.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Guardian Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CHR Consulting Services Inc ($895K). Together the top 7 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 6 grants of 14 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $300 (2020) to $4.7M (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $2.8M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHR Consulting Services Inc Dresher, PA | Forgiveness of debt | $895,287 |
| Somerset Care Inc dba Meadow View Nursing Center Berlin, PA | Forgiveness of debt | $558,077 |
| Pennsylvania LTC Inc - Linwood Scranton, PA | Forgiveness of debt | $462,031 |
| Progressive Rehab of PA Inc Milford, PA | Forgiveness of debt | $338,753 |
| Pennsylvania LTC Inc - Edgehill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Glenside, PA | Forgiveness of debt | $327,093 |
| RBRC Inc Kuttawa, PA | Forgiveness of debt | $156,531 |
| Naamans Creek Care Inc Garnet Valley, PA | Forgiveness of debt | $71,817 |
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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 | $47,335,617 | $3,271,493 | $6,601,325 | $2,809,589 | 7 | $880,706 |
| 2024 | $26,015,941 | $10,381,357 | $7,405,447 | $4,707,640 | 7 | $55,744 |
| 2023 | $23,444,253 | $8,838,140 | $2,468,851 | — | — | $478,383 |
| 2022 | $14,491,995 | $1,922,778 | $2,359,497 | — | — | $278,936 |
| 2021 | $15,363,299 | $2,524,812 | $2,038,444 | — | — | $325,017 |
| 2020 | $14,204,935 | $3,822,607 | $2,246,360 | $300 | Total only | $220,864 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Guardian Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Guardian Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Ooltewah, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $47.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2.8M. Net investment income was $881K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Guardian Foundation Inc is led by Mark A. Waldrop, Director, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 11 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark A. Waldrop
Director, President & CEO
President & CEO → Director, President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$551K (2020) → $715K (2025)
James W. Field
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$19K (2020) → $32K (2025)
Richard J. Henry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$30K (2020) → $44K (2025)
Timothy A. Duggan
Director & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $48K (2025)
William F. Rowe III
Director, Assistant Secretary & Consultant
Director, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2024
Director → Director, Assistant Secretary & Consultant, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$244K (2020) → $461K (2025)
Blair Lake
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$5K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Robin E Mitchell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$10K (2025)
Michael R. Wylie
Vice President of Outreach
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$123K (2023) → $130K (2025)
Leigh Atherton
Vice President Community Relations
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$125K (2024) → $137K (2025)
Phil Davis
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$7K (2024) → $203K (2025)
Jarryd Klaffka
Vice President Accounting
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$194K (2025)
Kimberly Graham
Vice President of Designs
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$161K (2025)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Arthur C. Delozier (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Todd D. Wagner (2023–2024) — Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Marvin E. Garrett (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gregory K. Grove (2020–2022) — Former Vice President & Director
- Former: Mary L. Clark (2020–2022) — Acctng & Projects Manager
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $715K, to Mark a Waldrop (DIR, President/CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Guardian Foundation Inc
How much does Guardian Foundation Inc give each year?
Guardian Foundation Inc gave $2.8M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.7M across 7 grants.
What is Guardian Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Guardian Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $338,753, and its average grant was $401,370, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Guardian Foundation Inc give grants?
Guardian Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Guardian Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Guardian Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Forgiveness of debt" (7 grants).
Who are Guardian Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Guardian Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include CHR Consulting Services Inc ($895,287), Somerset Care Inc dba Meadow View Nursing Center ($558,077) and Pennsylvania LTC Inc - Linwood ($462,031), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Guardian Foundation Inc?
Guardian Foundation Inc reported $47.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is Guardian Foundation Inc's EIN?
Guardian Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1623898. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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