Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Devon, Pennsylvania, registered in 1998, with $1,554,052 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▲ 8.2% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.7M
Net assets
$24.2M
Employees
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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 Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens: 166 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $991K (FY2014) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-12.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$24.2M
Total liabilities
$24K
Net assets
$24.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,554,052▲8.2% | $1,748,674▲19.6% | $24,224,910▲3.9% | $24,248,442▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,435,918▲1.2% | $1,462,595▲3.7% | $23,321,750▲8.3% | $23,337,619▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,419,026▲1.9% | $1,411,021▲8.1% | $21,528,099▼14.4% | $21,536,999▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,391,960▲41.2% | $1,305,296▲9.7% | $25,163,372▲5.5% | $25,174,273▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $985,490▼36.1% | $1,189,716▲5.4% | $23,859,327▲10.9% | $23,975,216▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,543,086▲15.9% | $1,128,473▼2.8% | $21,505,827▲13.6% | $21,530,488▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,331,465▲11.3% | $1,160,394▲5.4% | $18,924,603▼5.4% | $18,961,034▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,195,816▼37.3% | $1,101,078▲6.3% | $19,999,224▲9.1% | $20,043,260▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,906,029▲80.1% | $1,035,566▲4.3% | $18,330,511▲7.0% | $18,387,240▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,058,419▲6.8% | $992,934▲4.5% | $17,135,834▼2.0% | $17,153,260▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $990,717 | $950,083▲12.6% | $17,477,028▲41.7% | $17,487,489▲41.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $843,473▲12.4% | $12,335,148▲5.3% | $12,344,662▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $750,312▼0.1% | $11,719,412▲29.4% | $11,734,601▲29.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $750,962 | $9,057,261 | $9,078,528 | 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.
11 grants to Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens totaling $117K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $19,785 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $16,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,300 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $5,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $7,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $6,250 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $8,400 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $6,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $6,150 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2019 | $10,000 |
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Data for Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens (EIN 23-2726419) 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.