Civic Intelligence

Guns Garin Memorial Foundation

EIN 87-1489574 • 501(c)3 • Columbia, SC

Profile

Supporting veteran families in their time of need and inspiring the next generation of pilots.

4611 Hard Scrabble Rd Ste 109 STE 1Columbia, SC 29229

www.gunsgarin.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

19th percentile

-31%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-31%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-28%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$67,460

Down $21,926 (-25%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$21,412

Up $21,412 from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$46,048

Down $43,338 (-48%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$166,365

Down $56,137 (-25%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$217,872

Down $1,089 (-0.5%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$51,507

Down $55,048 (-1555%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $85,845Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $85,8452022Assets 2023: $89,386Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $89,3862023Assets 2024: $67,460Liabilities 2024: $21,412Net Assets 2024: $46,0482024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$67,460
Liabilities$21,412
Net Assets$46,048

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2022: $151,945Expenses 2022: $154,252Net Income 2022: -$2,3072022Revenue 2023: $222,502Expenses 2023: $218,961Net Income 2023: $3,5412023Revenue 2024: $166,365Expenses 2024: $217,872Net Income 2024: -$51,5072024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$166,365
Expenses$217,872
Net Income-$51,507

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$189,157
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Supporting veteran families and pilots

Veteran and Future Pilot Support

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Supporting veteran families in their time of need.-$46,692
Providing Flight Scholarships for the next generation of pilots.-$15,000
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Joseph AthertonPresidentPT$0--
Kelly GarinMemberPT$0--
Steve GarinMemberPT$0--
Alan GarinMemberPT$0--
Zachary ThompsonMemberPT$0--
Johnny GarciaMemberPT$0--
Michael ThompsonMemberPT$0--
John WatersMemberPT$0--
Jacob ScottTreasurerPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Guns Garin Memorial Foundation
EIN
87-1489574
In Care Of
% Kelly Garin
Address
4611 Hard Scrabble Rd Ste 109 STE 1, Columbia, SC 29229

Signing Officer

Name
Kelly Garin
Title
Member
Signed
2025-09-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Davidson & Forney CPA LLC
Address
3343 Cambridge Drive, Northlake, TX 76247
Preparer
Kayla Forney
Phone
8177138450
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other revenue Part I line 8

Description AmountCash Back Rewards 593

List of grants and similar amounts paid Part I line 10

Activity Flight Scholarships Grantee Various Individuals Amount 15,000Activity Veteran Donations Grantee Various Individuals Amount 39,694Activity Veteran Donations Grantee Nancy Mettler Amount 6,998

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

Description AmountBank Fees 207Transaction Fees 1,442Software 5,296Amoritation 2,128

Description of other assets Part II line 24

Category Beginning of Year End of YearPrepaid Expenses 2,250 15,750Intangible Assets 8,512 6,384

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

Category Beginning of Year End of YearCredit Card 0 21,412

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