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Gardens for Health International

Gardens for Health International works to provide lasting agricultural solutions to chronic childhood malnutrition

International Duxbury, MA EIN 161772171 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Gardens for Health International

To tackle the root causes of malnutrition, we equip families in Rwanda with seeds, skills, and knowledge to create vegetable gardens, prepare balanced meals, and keep children healthy.

Founded
Headquarters
Duxbury, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q31
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

Gardens for Health International works to provide lasting agricultural solutions to chronic childhood malnutrition

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q31
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Gardens for Health International is a registered international nonprofit based in Duxbury, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 161772171. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Gardens for Health International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.

Gardens for Health International is located in Duxbury, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Based on official tax filings, Gardens for Health International has $1M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Gardens for Health International is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Gardens for Health International. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Gardens for Health International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To tackle the root causes of malnutrition, we equip families in Rwanda with seeds, skills, and knowledge to create vegetable gardens, prepare balanced meals, and keep children healthy. Gardens for Health International is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among international charities registered in United States: Gardens for Health International's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Gardens for Health International are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gardens for Health International is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 161772171, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

EM
Emma Clippinger JD
PresidentChair

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Emily M••••• M•
Director
EM
Emma C••••••••• J•
PresidentChair and Treasurer
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Julie C••••• M•
Secretary
NI
Nicholas B•••
Director
SC
Scott W•••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Gardens for Health International This page 72 $1.2 million -
Princeton in Asia Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Junior Achievement Usa 89 $4.1 million -
Mercy Beyond Borders 89 $2.9 million -
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers 89 $2.6 million -
American Friends of Jamaica Inc 89 $2.9 million -
World Savvy Inc 89 $5.2 million -
The Anglican Relief and Development Fund 89 $3.6 million -
Firelight Foundation 89 $3.8 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Gardens for Health International

What is Gardens for Health International?
Gardens for Health International is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Duxbury, United States. To tackle the root causes of malnutrition, we equip families in Rwanda with seeds, skills, and knowledge to create vegetable gardens, prepare balanced meals, and keep children healthy.
When was Gardens for Health International founded?
Gardens for Health International was founded in 2006.
Who leads Gardens for Health International?
Emma Clippinger JD serves as PresidentChair.
Where is Gardens for Health International located?
Headquartered in Duxbury, United States.
What is Gardens for Health International's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Gardens for Health International trustworthy?
Gardens for Health International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Gardens for Health International's registration number?
IRS EIN: 161772171.
What is Gardens for Health International's website?
http://www.gardensforhealth.org