Civic Intelligence

Garden Joy

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 82-2015610

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Feb 06, 2025

PO Box 971Ripon, CA 95366

(209) 818-7177

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

76th percentile

22%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

88th percentile

69%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

44%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$128,609

Up $52,310 (+69%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$127,262

Up $52,097 (+69%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$1,347

Up $1,334 (+10262%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$152,267

Up $46,342 (+44%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$119,168

Up $14,645 (+14%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$33,099

Up $31,697 (+2261%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2024

Assets$128,609
Liabilities$1,347
Net Assets$127,262

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2024

Revenue$152,267
Expenses$119,168
Net Income$33,099
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Feb 6, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$154,736
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.-$119,168
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
SARAH DARPINIANPresidentPT$0--
HEATHER CROOKERDirectorPT$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Ripon Farmers Market$28,392$28,392$959$27,433
Total Events$28,392$28,392$2,469$25,923
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Garden Joy
EIN
82-2015610
Phone
2098187177
Address
PO BOX 971, RIPON, CA 95366

Signing Officer

Name
Sarah Darpinian
Title
President
Signed
2025-02-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Wheeler Smith Cpas Llp
Address
2006 STADIUM DR STE 103, BOZEMAN, MT 59715
Preparer
Tim Wheeler
Phone
4064517157
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $5033

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $769

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $6316

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1913

Other Expenses.1

PROGRAM $7234

Other Expenses.2

WINDMILL $4226

Other Expenses.3

CONTRACT SERVICES $3374

Total Liabilities.1

- Beginning $0 - Ending $0

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