Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Waterloo, Iowa, registered in 1996, with $316,989 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1927 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA, 50701 EIN 42-1447541 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2023)
$317K
▼ 16.4% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$343K
Net assets
$736K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating26 mo reserves · -8% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens: 26 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1927 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA, 50701
- City
- Waterloo
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Botanical Gardens & Horticulture
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $207K (FY2013) to $317K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $76KNet assets $736K
Operating margin
-8.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$812K
Total liabilities
$76K
Net assets
$736K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $316,989▼16.4% | $342,986▼0.2% | $735,628▼2.9% | $812,030▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $379,239▼14.0% | $343,679▲4.1% | $757,368▲4.3% | $836,790▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $440,858▲62.6% | $330,231▲45.7% | $726,064▲19.0% | $814,640▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $271,048▼13.2% | $226,602▼27.2% | $610,271▲7.8% | $773,607▲35.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $312,261▲50.4% | $311,062▲33.9% | $566,214▲1.1% | $571,178▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $207,673▼3.3% | $232,260▼0.6% | $559,986▼4.5% | $563,931▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $214,825▼5.4% | $233,627▲1.7% | $586,305▼3.1% | $589,948▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $226,994▲31.9% | $229,742▼1.9% | $605,107▼0.5% | $608,659▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $172,086▼8.5% | $234,153▲7.6% | $607,855▼9.3% | $611,002▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $188,011▼9.0% | $217,566▲8.8% | $669,922▼4.2% | $672,597▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $206,593 | $199,934▲18.2% | $699,477▼8.5% | $701,905▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $169,083▲7.1% | $764,546▼1.9% | $775,686▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $157,831 | $779,552 | $779,552 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1447541, based in Waterloo, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens's EIN?
- Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1447541.
- How much revenue does Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens report?
- Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens reported $316,989 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens have?
- CharityIndex grades Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens (EIN 42-1447541) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.