Civic Intelligence

Garden Joy

EIN 82-2015610 • 501(c)3 • Ripon, CA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

We believe that by developing a peaceful and nurturing space where individuals, families, and groups may grow nutritious organic fruits and vegetables for their community at large, we are also growing joy.We believe in improving nutritional awareness and promoting healthy eating habits by encouraging home gardening, and offering educational programs to provide positive social interaction and recreation.We believe in nurturing curiosity and providing hands-on learning opportunities for children by providing gardening space for use by youth programs and schools.We believe in promoting the health and well being of all participants to provide accessible space for enriching programs and events to encourage physical strength and mental balance.We believe in building a beautiful sanctuary where people of all ages and backgrounds commune and interact in a lively pursuit.

PO Box 971Ripon, CA 95366

www.gardenjoyca.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

21st percentile

-25%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

35th percentile

-16%

Faster asset growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-55%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Down

$108,151

Down $20,458 (-16%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$139

Down $1,208 (-90%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$130,762

Up $3,500 (+2.8%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Down

$67,890

Down $84,377 (-55%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$84,784

Down $34,384 (-29%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$16,894

Down $49,993 (-151%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth35th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $74,881Liabilities 2022: $1,118Net Assets 2022: $73,7632022Assets 2023: $76,299Liabilities 2023: $13Net Assets 2023: $75,1652023Assets 2024: $128,609Liabilities 2024: $1,347Net Assets 2024: $127,2622024Assets 2025: $108,151Liabilities 2025: $139Net Assets 2025: $130,7622025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$108,151
Liabilities$139
Net Assets$130,762
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $61,573Expenses 2022: $55,803Net Income 2022: $5,7702022Revenue 2023: $105,925Expenses 2023: $104,523Net Income 2023: $1,4022023Revenue 2024: $152,267Expenses 2024: $119,168Net Income 2024: $33,0992024Revenue 2025: $67,890Expenses 2025: $84,784Net Income 2025: -$16,8942025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$67,890
Expenses$84,784
Net Income-$16,894
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$108,151
Liabilities
$139
Net assets
$130,762
Revenue
$67,890
Expenses
$84,784
Net income
-$16,894
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.00$1.31$0.68$0.85$0.17
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.01$1.27$1.52$1.19$0.33
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.00$0.75$1.06$1.05$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.01$0.74$0.62$0.56$0.06
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 27, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$69,319
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We believe that by developing a peaceful and nurturing space where individuals, families, and groups may grow nutritious organic fruits and vegetables for their community at large, we are also growing joy.We believe in improving nutritional awareness and promoting healthy eating habits by encouraging home gardening, and offering educational programs to provide positive social interaction and recreation.We believe in nurturing curiosity and providing hands-on learning opportunities for children by providing gardening space for use by youth programs and schools.We believe in promoting the health and well being of all participants to provide accessible space for enriching programs and events to encourage physical strength and mental balance.We believe in building a beautiful sanctuary where people of all ages and backgrounds commune and interact in a lively pursuit.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
SERVED LOCAL FOOD BANKS, HELD CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND PROVIDED A PEACEFUL AND NURTURING SPACE FOR ALL.--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
HEATHER CROOKERDirector-$0--
LACEE KINGPresident-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Ripon Farmers Market$28,549$28,549$1,020$27,529
Total Events$28,549$28,549$1,429$27,120
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Garden Joy
EIN
82-2015610
Phone
2095568308
Address
PO BOX 971, RIPON, CA 95366

Signing Officer

Name
Lacee King
Title
President
Signed
2026-02-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Wheeler Smith Cpas Llp
Address
2006 STADIUM DR STE 103, BOZEMAN, MT 59715
Preparer
Tim Wheeler
Phone
4604517157
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $3224”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $2253”

Other Expenses.1009

“Depreciation $7211”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $1025”

Other Expenses.1

“CONTRACT SERVICES $10009”

Other Expenses.2

“PROGRAM $8107”

Other Expenses.3

“WINDMILL $4335”

Other Expenses.5

“COMPOST $750”

Other Expenses.6

“Dues & subscriptions $210”

Total Liabilities.1

“- Beginning $0 - Ending $0”

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