Watered Gardens
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Watered Gardens is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Joplin, Missouri, registered in 2009, with $3,006,270 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
531 Kentucky Ave, Joplin, MO, 64801 EIN 20-2586821 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.0M
▲ 5.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.4M
Net assets
$4.6M
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.
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 Watered Gardens— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · -13% 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 Watered Gardens: 16 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C+ 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 Watered Gardens— 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 Watered Gardens: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 531 Kentucky Ave, Joplin, MO, 64801
- City
- Joplin
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $576K (FY2013) to $3.0M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $78KNet assets $4.6M
Operating margin
-13.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.7M
Total liabilities
$78K
Net assets
$4.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,006,270▲5.6% | $3,404,651▲21.7% | $4,623,912▼7.7% | $4,701,422▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,847,710▲10.3% | $2,797,696▲21.8% | $5,007,220▼1.4% | $5,072,140▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,582,160▼28.1% | $2,297,709▼0.6% | $5,080,611▲6.1% | $5,268,627▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,590,737▲73.1% | $2,310,425▲29.7% | $4,787,403▲36.5% | $4,792,402▲36.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,073,993▼8.4% | $1,780,804▲18.3% | $3,507,297▲9.1% | $3,509,323▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,264,573▲200% | $1,504,724▲97.4% | $3,214,108▲213% | $3,223,986▲213% | 990 |
| 2016 | $754,023▲16.4% | $762,084▲19.6% | $1,027,674▼0.8% | $1,028,897▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $647,599▲12.5% | $636,998▲71.8% | $1,035,735▼2.1% | $1,040,838▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $575,610 | $370,676▲5.2% | $1,058,410▲24.0% | $1,063,557▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $352,377▲56.3% | $853,476▲86.6% | $856,801▲86.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $225,511▲45.2% | $457,420▲105% | $459,390▲49.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $155,312 | $223,620 | $307,523 | 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 · $1.1M total
40 grants to Watered Gardens totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Homelessness | 2024 | $55,350 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $65,100 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2023 | $25,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2023 | $20,100 |
| Mhm Support Services | Support mission | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $16,000 |
| Mercy Health Southwest Missouri Kansas Communities | Sponsorships/homeless and poor of the community | 2023 | $11,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $54,050 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $9,734 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $9,200 |
| Mercy Health Southwest Missouri Kansas Communities | Sponsorships/homeless and poor of the community | 2022 | $8,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $94,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Watered Gardens a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Watered Gardens is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-2586821, based in Joplin, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Watered Gardens's EIN?
- Watered Gardens's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-2586821.
- How much revenue does Watered Gardens report?
- Watered Gardens reported $3,006,270 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Watered Gardens have?
- CharityIndex grades Watered Gardens C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Watered Gardens (EIN 20-2586821) 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.