Unity Gardens Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Unity Gardens Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in South Bend, Indiana, registered in 2010, with $879,354 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 10022, South Bend, IN, 46680 EIN 27-0901122 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$879K
▲ 16.9% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$660K
Net assets
$1.5M
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 Unity Gardens 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 rating26 mo reserves · +25% 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 Unity Gardens Inc: 26 mo reserves · +25% 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 Unity Gardens 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 Unity Gardens Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 10022, South Bend, IN, 46680
- City
- South Bend
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Agricultural Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $131K (FY2012) to $879K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $40KNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
25.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$40K
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $879,354▲16.9% | $659,710▲31.6% | $1,454,868▲23.0% | $1,494,764▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $752,494▲36.3% | $501,187▲15.3% | $1,183,078▲27.0% | $1,412,104▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $552,176▲41.2% | $434,502▲31.2% | $931,771▲14.5% | $1,180,080▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $391,031▼4.5% | $331,058▲33.2% | $814,079▲7.9% | $1,006,632▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $409,593▼19.8% | $248,482▲0.7% | $754,130▲24.5% | $953,589▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $510,498▲121% | $246,702▲9.1% | $605,501▲216% | $846,023▲61.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $231,368▼20.4% | $226,172▲0.7% | $191,708▲57.8% | $525,609▲65.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $290,552▲77.8% | $224,659▲27.5% | $121,512▼0.8% | $318,399▲75.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $163,437▼34.0% | $176,198▼2.9% | $122,524▲20.3% | $181,561▲78.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $247,813▲89.4% | $181,467▲44.5% | $101,840▲187% | $101,840▲187% | 990 |
| 2012 | $130,853 | $125,599 | $35,494 | $35,494 | 990EZ |
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 · $313K total
14 grants to Unity Gardens Inc totaling $313K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Arbor Day Foundation | Encourage and facilitate the adoption of leading-edge practices in municipal forests including inventory, planting, maintenance and education. | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc | Restricted | 2024 | $41,447 |
| Iff | Cost for acquiring equipment and/or facilities rehab cost as part of the grant | 2023 | $9,818 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $8,400 |
| Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc | Unrestricted; restricted | 2020 | $14,421 |
| Memorial Hospital of South Bend | Summer project sponsor | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc | Unrestricted, programs | 2019 | $17,135 |
| Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-south Bend Campus Inc | Community benefit | 2019 | $11,000 |
| Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-south Bend Campus Inc | Community benefit | 2019 | $11,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $25,600 |
| Memorial Hospital of South Bend | Summer project sponsor | 2018 | $5,500 |
| Memorial Hospital of South Bend | Project sponsor | 2017 | $40,450 |
| Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-south Bend Campus Inc | Community benefit | 2017 | $13,000 |
| Memorial Hospital of South Bend | General support | 2016 | $30,234 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Unity Gardens Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Unity Gardens Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-0901122, based in South Bend, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Unity Gardens Inc's EIN?
- Unity Gardens Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-0901122.
- How much revenue does Unity Gardens Inc report?
- Unity Gardens Inc reported $879,354 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Unity Gardens Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Unity Gardens Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Unity Gardens Inc (EIN 27-0901122) 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.