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Help our environment by restoring biodiversity and ecosystem function by encouraging the use of native plants to create new ecological networks.
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Homegrown National Park Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 82% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHomegrown National Park Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Sharon, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 861228991. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $795K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Homegrown National Park Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 861228991. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Homegrown National Park Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Homegrown National Park Inc is located in Sharon, CT, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, Homegrown National Park Inc has $795K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Homegrown National Park Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $795K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Homegrown National Park Inc. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Homegrown National Park Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Help our environment by restoring biodiversity and ecosystem function by encouraging the use of native plants to create new ecological networks. Homegrown National Park Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $795K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Homegrown National Park Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Homegrown National Park Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 861228991, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HOMEGROWN NATIONAL PARK INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Homegrown National Park and Cornell Lab of Ornithology partner to promote bird-friendly habitats - Williamsport Sun-Gazette -
Homegrown Highway: William Bartram Scenic and Historic Highway sparks native plant initiative - Florida NewsLine
Turning Your Yard into a National Park - Great Lakes Now
Explore 20 homegrown parks where Colorado wildlife thrives - The Denver Post
The Homegrown National Park - resilience.org
Virginia A. Cory Community Garden Designated as a Homegrown National Park - Monmouth University
Homegrown National Parks: How you can save the world in your yard - mininggazette.com
Homegrown national parks in Nova Scotia and beyond - Halifax Examiner
‘Going native’ could make Kalamazoo a Homegrown National Park - Second Wave Media
This summer, create your own Homegrown National Park and save our ecosystem in the process - WVIA Public Media
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 26 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2021
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Homegrown National Park Inc
- What is Homegrown National Park Inc?
- Homegrown National Park Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sharon, United States. Help our environment by restoring biodiversity and ecosystem function by encouraging the use of native plants to create new ecological networks.
- When was Homegrown National Park Inc founded?
- Homegrown National Park Inc was founded in 2021.
- Who leads Homegrown National Park Inc?
- Michelle Alfandari serves as President And Director.
- Where is Homegrown National Park Inc located?
- Headquartered in Sharon, CT, United States.
- What is Homegrown National Park Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Homegrown National Park Inc trustworthy?
- Homegrown National Park Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Homegrown National Park Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 861228991.
- What is Homegrown National Park Inc's website?
- http://homegrownnationalpark.org