Reeves-reed Arboretum
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Reeves-reed Arboretum is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Summit, New Jersey, registered in 1974, with $1,586,006 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ, 07901 EIN 23-7335987 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▲ 32.5% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$4.8M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Reeves-reed Arboretum— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating40 mo reserves · +10% 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 Reeves-reed Arboretum: 40 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A 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 Reeves-reed Arboretum— 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 Reeves-reed Arboretum: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ, 07901
- City
- Summit
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Botanical Gardens & Horticulture
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $905K (FY2013) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $77KNet assets $4.8M
Operating margin
10.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.8M
Total liabilities
$77K
Net assets
$4.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,586,006▲32.5% | $1,423,421▲9.3% | $4,764,693▲13.3% | $4,841,376▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,197,018▼4.4% | $1,302,660▲12.8% | $4,205,696▲7.0% | $4,256,948▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,251,673▼44.1% | $1,154,499▲27.7% | $3,932,292▼7.6% | $3,978,596▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,237,628▲154% | $903,833▲7.9% | $4,256,373▲56.3% | $4,297,443▲43.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $879,417▼16.1% | $837,810▼7.9% | $2,722,888▲7.9% | $2,990,743▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,047,988▲32.4% | $909,833▼0.4% | $2,522,465▲15.8% | $2,563,758▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $791,302▼12.8% | $913,417▲0.6% | $2,177,405▼7.9% | $2,475,431▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $907,454▲4.7% | $907,761▲3.5% | $2,363,578▲4.3% | $2,598,440▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $866,449▲4.7% | $876,826▲8.2% | $2,267,005▲1.9% | $2,458,037▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $827,462▲12.7% | $810,314▲8.0% | $2,224,723▼0.1% | $2,413,295▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $734,460▼18.9% | $750,336▼2.8% | $2,227,601▲2.5% | $2,369,976▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $905,416 | $771,915 | $2,173,446 | $2,311,357 | 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.
Grants received · $292K total
29 grants to Reeves-reed Arboretum totaling $292K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $13,188 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2023 | $19,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $12,690 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $12,197 |
| Atlantic Health System Inc | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $9,735 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $8,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2023 | $6,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $16,903 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $14,200 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $8,700 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support organization's exempt purpose | 2022 | $5,600 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $5,309 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $13,140 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Reeves-reed Arboretum a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Reeves-reed Arboretum is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7335987, based in Summit, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Reeves-reed Arboretum's EIN?
- Reeves-reed Arboretum's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7335987.
- How much revenue does Reeves-reed Arboretum report?
- Reeves-reed Arboretum reported $1,586,006 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Reeves-reed Arboretum have?
- CharityIndex grades Reeves-reed Arboretum B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Reeves-reed Arboretum (EIN 23-7335987) 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.