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El Paso Childrens Garden Inc

EIN 87-1951168 · El Paso, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 16% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO CREATE A PUBLIC BOTANIC GARDEN THAT INSPIRES A DEEPER CONNECTION TO NATURE, ENGENDERS COMMITMENT TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, AND ENHANCES GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTERDEPENDENCE OF PLANTS, ANIMALS, AND PEOPLE THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE. NOT JUST FOR KIDS... THE GARDEN IS DEDICATED TO THE CHILD IN EACH OF US THAT DELIGHTS IN THE BEAUTY OF NATURE. THE 60 ACRE GARDEN LABYRINTH DESIGN FEATURES A THREE MILE WALK THROUGH 32 INDIVIDUALLY THEMED, COLOR FOCUSED, NATIVE-PLAN-FORWARD GARDENS; A SKYWALK AND A PERMANENT BUTTERFLY HOUSE. EL PASO CHILDREN'S GARDEN, INC. IS INCORPORATED AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER TITLE I, CHAPTER 3, SUBCHAPTER A OF THE TEXAS BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS CODE (THE "BOC"). EL PASO CHILDREN'S GARDEN, INC. IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IN 2025: THE GARDEN RE-ASSESSED AND UPDATED MARKET RESEARCH OF ALL COMMUNITY RENTAL VENUES, LARGE AND SMALL. FINAL PHASING PLANS

Income
$227,399
Spending
$233,903
Spent on programs
16%
Reserves
39 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
5
Volunteers
33

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 39.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 66% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    16% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $36,309 spent. CREATING A PUBLIC BOTANICAL GARDEN THAT INSPIRES A DEEPER CONNECTION TO NATURE, ENGENDERS A COMMITMENT TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, AND FOSTERS A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTERDEPENDENCE OF PLANTS AND PEOPLE THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 February 2022.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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