Wasatch Community Gardens
Our mission is to empower people to grow and eat healthy, organic, local food.
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Wasatch Community Gardens invites everyone in our community to learn how to grow healthy food, from school children to urban gardeners.
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Mission
Our mission is to empower people to grow and eat healthy, organic, local food.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Wasatch Community Gardens with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 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 + methodologyWasatch Community Gardens is a registered community development nonprofit based in Salt Lake City, UT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 742550359. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 51 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Wasatch Community Gardens's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 742550359. 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.
Wasatch Community Gardens has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Wasatch Community Gardens is located in Salt Lake City, UT, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wasatch Community Gardens has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wasatch Community Gardens is classified as a Community Development 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 $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 51 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wasatch Community Gardens. 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, Wasatch Community Gardens 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
Wasatch Community Gardens invites everyone in our community to learn how to grow healthy food, from school children to urban gardeners. Wasatch Community Gardens is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Wasatch Community Gardens are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wasatch Community Gardens is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 742550359, 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
5 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.
WASATCH COMMUNITY GARDENS 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
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (15)
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15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 51 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 51 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1989
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Wasatch Community Gardens
- What is Wasatch Community Gardens?
- Wasatch Community Gardens is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Salt Lake City, United States. Wasatch Community Gardens invites everyone in our community to learn how to grow healthy food, from school children to urban gardeners.
- When was Wasatch Community Gardens founded?
- Wasatch Community Gardens was founded in 1989.
- Who leads Wasatch Community Gardens?
- Georgina Griffith-Yates serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is Wasatch Community Gardens located?
- Headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, United States.
- What is Wasatch Community Gardens's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wasatch Community Gardens trustworthy?
- Wasatch Community Gardens has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Wasatch Community Gardens's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 742550359.
- What is Wasatch Community Gardens's website?
- http://www.wasatchgardens.org