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Summit Community Gardens

EIN 47-3560666 · Park City, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO GATHER, LEARN, AND GROW IN OUR GARDENS AND SCHOOLS. WE ENVISION AN INCLUSIVE GROWING COMMUNITY FOCUSED ON LEARNING, CONNECTION, NUTRITION, AND STEWARDSHIP FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Income
$505,404
Spending
$452,896
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
8
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$87,159, executive di

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 55% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (5)
  1. $109,761 spent. GATHER: COMMUNITY GARDEN: PROVIDE 134 PLOTS TO THE COMMUNITY, COMPLETE WITH WATER, DRIP IRRIGATION, COMPOST, MULCH, TOOLS, AND SUPPLIES. WE HAVE CREATED A JOYFUL, WELCOMING, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WITH COMMON AREAS WITH TABLES, SHADE, AND FUN PROGRAMMING THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER. KEY INITIATIVES INCLUDE THE SNACKING GARDEN, WHICH ALLOWS ANYONE WHO WALKS THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE TO TASTE SEASONAL CROPS AND HAVE A DIRECT EXPERIENCE WITH LOCAL AGRICULTURE, AND LA MILPA, A GROWING SPACE AND GATHERINGS THAT INCREASE UNDERSTANDING TRADITIONAL CROPS THAT ARE SYMBOLIC OF INDIGENOUS MAYAN IDENTITY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTES DE UTAH EN MEXICO.
  2. $166,055 spent. LEARN: TEACH 1800 CHILDREN PRE-K THROUGH 9TH GRADE NUTRITION, GARDENING, COMPOST AND COOKING EDUCATION PROGRAMS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. LEAD CAMP ACTIVITIES FOR 240 CHILDREN, 20% OF WHOM ARE ON FULL SCHOLARSHIP. AN ADDITIONAL 200 CHILDREN VISIT THE GARDEN ON A FIELD TRIP DURING SUMMER.
  3. $34,563 spent. GROW: FOOD SECURITY: WE FARM 1/4 ACRE IN OUR GARDEN TO GROW FOOD TO DONATE TO SUMMIT COMMUNITY RESIDENTS THAT ARE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY. WE PROVIDED 2000 POUNDS OF FRESH VEGETABLES AND HERBS TO 30 FAMILIES ON A WEEKLY BASIS DURING THE SEASON. ADDITIONAL FOOD SECURITY EFFORTS INCLUDE WEEKLY PROVISIONS OF 300 POUNDS OF FRESH FRUITS TO SCHOOLS AS SNACKS FOR QUALIFYING STUDENTS.
  4. $39,195 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS: DINNERS IN THE GARDEN: OVER 350 COMMUNITY MEMBERS GATHERED WITH US AS WE HOSTED 5 DINNERS IN THE GARDEN, SUCH AS: ALPINE DISTILLING COCKTAILS, A LEVANTINE FEAST WITH NOSH RESTAURANT, WASATCH PROVISIONS, PIE & BEER NIGHT, AND FIREWOOD GARDEN PARTY. COMMUNITY EDUCATION: OVER 135 PEOPLE LEARN IN OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES FOR ADULTS WHICH INCLUDED GATHERINGS SUCH AS: HIGH ALTITUDE GARDENING, CHARCUTERIE BOARDS, BEE KEEPING, HAWK WATCHING, WATERCOLOR, FAMILY YOGA, AND SEED STARTING. VOLUNTEERING: PROVIDED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT SCHOOL- BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND GARDEN TASKS FOR OVER 300 PEOPLE.
  5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS: DINNERS IN THE GARDEN: OVER 350 COMMUNITY MEMBERS GATHERED WITH US AS WE HOSTED 5 DINNERS IN THE GARDEN, SUCH AS: ALPINE DISTILLING COCKTAILS, A LEVANTINE FEAST WITH NOSH RESTAURANT, WASATCH PROVISIONS, PIE & BEER NIGHT, AND FIREWOOD GARDEN PARTY. COMMUNITY EDUCATION: OVER 135 PEOPLE LEARN IN OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES FOR ADULTS WHICH INCLUDED GATHERINGS SUCH AS: HIGH ALTITUDE GARDENING, CHARCUTERIE BOARDS, BEE KEEPING, HAWK WATCHING, WATERCOLOR, FAMILY YOGA, AND SEED STARTING. VOLUNTEERING: PROVIDED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT SCHOOL- BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND GARDEN TASKS FOR OVER 300 PEOPLE.

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 July 2015.

    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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