Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lakewood, Colorado, registered in 1988, with $224,856 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
959 S Kipling Pkwy Ste 200, Lakewood, CO, 80226 EIN 74-2492848 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$225K
▲ 180.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$112K
Net assets
$1.3M
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.
C+
—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 Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation— 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 rating145 mo reserves · +50% 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 Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation: 145 mo reserves · +50% 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 Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $29K (FY2013) to $225K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.3M
Operating margin
50.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $224,856▲181% | $111,545▲43.7% | $1,344,623▲9.2% | $1,344,623▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $80,087▼22.5% | $77,613▲41.2% | $1,231,312▲12.1% | $1,231,312▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $103,373▼23.5% | $54,974▲10.6% | $1,098,637▼14.2% | $1,098,637▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $135,175▲59.6% | $49,697▲17.1% | $1,280,203▲15.6% | $1,280,203▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $84,691▼14.9% | $42,440▼2.2% | $1,107,639▲11.8% | $1,107,639▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $99,574▲70.5% | $43,373▲1.2% | $990,698▲21.6% | $990,698▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $58,391▼17.3% | $42,847▲14.1% | $815,052▼7.9% | $815,052▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $70,601▼12.2% | $37,543▼43.1% | $885,300▲13.0% | $885,300▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $80,401▼6.3% | $65,988▼4.8% | $783,703▲5.3% | $785,080▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $85,805▲197% | $69,324▲864% | $744,037▲71.5% | $762,894▲74.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $28,936 | $7,193▼8.1% | $433,908▲16.4% | $436,086▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $7,830▲14.1% | $372,812▲11.6% | $378,366▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,865 | $334,187 | $334,187 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2492848, based in Lakewood, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation's EIN?
- Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2492848.
- How much revenue does Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation report?
- Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation reported $224,856 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation (EIN 74-2492848) 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.