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ABES Garden

Public charity
DBA: % MICHAEL D SHMERLING
Other · NASHVILLE, TN · EIN 06-1818302

About

The purpose of ABE's garden is to establish a replicable model for senior life that is focused on brain health, wellness and purposeful living.

In care of Michael D Shmerling

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
374
Volunteers
500

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$18.9M
Expenses
$15.3M
Assets
$50.4M
Liabilities
$22.9M

Financial history

$19.0M$9.5M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $18.9M · Peak FY2022: $19.0M · Avg: $13.9M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
Grants Given
$156K
ABES GARDEN
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Address

115 Woodmont BLVD
Nashville, TN, 37205-228

Governance

Voting board members18
Independent members16
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
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