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Bedrock Gardens

EIN 46-2666421 · Lee, NH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BEDROCK GARDENS INSPIRES WONDER AND CREATIVITY THROUGH ITS UNIQUE GARDEN DESIGN, HORTICULTURE, AND ART. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE BEDROCK GARDENS AND OFFER STIMULATING PROGRAMMING TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY AND GROW THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO PRESERVE AND OPERATE IT AS A PUBLIC GARDEN. OUR VISION IS FOR BEDROCK GARDENS TO BE A DYNAMIC PUBLIC GARDEN AND CULTURAL CENTER, OFFERING A UNIQUE GARDEN EXPERIENCE, CULTURAL EVENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, THAT CELEBRATES NATURE, GARDENING AND THE CREATIVE ARTS.

Income
$484,583
Spending
$407,292
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
13
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$74,939, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 61% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $342,861 spent. OPEN GARDEN DAYS - THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO VISIT AND LEARN ABOUT PLANTS IN THE GROUND, HORTICULTURE, NATURE, FAUNA, GARDEN ELEMENTS OF DESIGN, ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT, POLLINATORS, EDIBLE LANDSCAPES, AND THE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE. OPEN DAYS ESTABLISH A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND MEMBERS OF LOCAL AND DISTANT COMMUNITIES CAN VISIT, RELAX, MEET FRIENDS, EXPERIENCE THE AMBIENCE, AND HAVE LIFE CELEBRATION EVENTS.
  2. $925 spent. EDUCATION - WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING DIRECT HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE (SUCH AS OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH UNH'S HORTICULTURAL PROGRAMS), CLASSES FOR CREDIT (SUCH AS GRANITE STATE'S OLLI PROGRAM), CLASSES THAT WE SPONSOR (OUR YEARLY CATERPILLAR LAB, WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS, ETC.), AND OUR GARDEN GUIDE LED TOURS OF THE PROPERTY.
  3. RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES - WE SELL RARE GARDEN PLANTS, ORGANICALLY GROWN NATIVE PLANTS, AND OUR OWN HONEY, FLOWERS, AND OTHER RELATED GARDEN PRODUCTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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