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CITYSPROUTS INC

EIN: 04-3521413 · CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3363 · United States · FY 2025 Data
4 out of 5 73 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 84/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 83/100
Impact (25%) 65/100
Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

At CitySprouts, our vision is to inspire a generation to grow a greener future. OUR MISSION The CitySprouts mission is to cultivate curiosity and wonder in students through hands-on science learning in their own schoolyard gardens We achieve this by Building and maintaining school-based learning gardens Nurturing a passion for science and an attachment to the natural world Teaching students how to grow and prepare healthy fresh foods Inspiring middle school students to pursue STEM and green careers Creating experiences that promote social emotional learning Connecting students to environmental resources in their communities

Financial Overview — FY 2025
$1.1M
Total Revenue
$1.2M
Total Expenses
N/A
Net Assets
28
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio N/A
Fundraising Efficiency 200.0%
Operating Reserve N/A
Liability-to-Asset 19.3%
Revenue Diversification N/A
Executive Compensation $122K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 589 similar organizations (United States, Environment, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
200.0% 297.7%
P10P90
Above median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
19.3% 6.7%
P10P90
Below median
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
4.8% 14.5%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
5.3% 9.6%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
-15.0% 7.0%
P10P90
Impact
2 programs
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
1. Scientific literacy and engagement Students: Build foundational science skills through repeated 2,600 $550.00 Per Year
Improved education (STEM), health (nutrition), social emotional skills 3,000 $400.00 Per Day
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2025 $1.1M $1.2M N/A 28
2024 $1.0M $1.2M N/A 22
2023 $1.1M $1.0M $718K 76.5% 28
2022 $1.2M $960K $633K 81.7% 22
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Organization Details
EIN
04-3521413
State
MA
City
CAMBRIDGE
ZIP
02139-3363
Classification
C42
Category
Environment
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2000
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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