Shepherd Valley School & Garden Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Shepherd Valley School & Garden Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boulder, Colorado, registered in 1994, with $2,446,911 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4890 Riverbend Road, Boulder, CO, 80301 EIN 84-1222200 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.4M
▲ 2.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.5M
Net assets
$1.6M
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 Shepherd Valley School & Garden Inc— 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 rating8 mo reserves · -1% 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 Shepherd Valley School & Garden Inc: 8 mo reserves · -1% 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 Shepherd Valley School & Garden Inc— 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 Shepherd Valley School & Garden Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4890 Riverbend Road, Boulder, CO, 80301
- City
- Boulder
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2013) to $2.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.1MNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
-1.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$1.1M
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,446,911▲2.3% | $2,478,116▲14.9% | $1,633,031▼1.2% | $2,717,858▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,391,539▲5.7% | $2,156,164▲12.1% | $1,653,269▲17.1% | $3,066,550▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,263,291▲1.8% | $1,923,196▲7.0% | $1,412,305▲32.9% | $2,981,676▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,222,893▲12.8% | $1,797,705▼11.2% | $1,062,512▲68.7% | $2,879,132▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,970,394▲8.2% | $2,025,236▲7.1% | $629,868▼7.2% | $2,363,515▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,821,212▲18.3% | $1,890,922▲8.2% | $678,500▼8.3% | $2,290,712▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,540,109▲0.2% | $1,747,730▲0.8% | $740,056▼21.5% | $2,222,746▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,537,681▼7.4% | $1,734,470▲7.3% | $942,250▼16.3% | $2,377,706▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,659,876▲2.3% | $1,616,287▲15.4% | $1,125,614▲4.9% | $2,314,307▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,622,686▲28.2% | $1,401,067▲1.0% | $1,073,324▲27.3% | $2,294,878▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,265,305 | $1,386,566▲7.8% | $843,067▼11.9% | $2,028,876▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,285,901▼8.9% | $957,452▼4.2% | $2,194,923▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,411,767▼11.5% | $999,926▼4.9% | $2,321,942▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,595,017▼15.7% | $1,051,240▼14.3% | $2,444,044▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,891,407 | $1,226,973 | $2,675,723 | 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 · $590K total
14 grants to Shepherd Valley School & Garden Inc totaling $590K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $12,250 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $35,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $35,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2019 | $8,828 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2018 | $52,577 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2017 | $75,670 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2016 | $78,453 |
| Denver Foundation | Restricted to support the campus revitalization project | 2015 | $50,000 |
| Denver Foundation | For general operating support | 2015 | $45,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Restricted to support farming initiative on the campus | 2015 | $22,500 |
| Denver Foundation | General operating support | 2014 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Shepherd Valley School & Garden Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Shepherd Valley School & Garden Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-1222200, based in Boulder, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Shepherd Valley School & Garden Inc's EIN?
- Shepherd Valley School & Garden Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1222200.
- How much revenue does Shepherd Valley School & Garden Inc report?
- Shepherd Valley School & Garden Inc reported $2,446,911 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Shepherd Valley School & Garden Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Shepherd Valley School & Garden Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Shepherd Valley School & Garden Inc (EIN 84-1222200) 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.