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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1755651

THE GARDEN CLUB OF CHARLESTON CHARITABLE FUND

Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, SC 29413

Financials

$120K$9K2023$31K$12K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE GARDEN CLUB OF CHARLESTON CHARITABLE FUND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990-EZ$31,252$11,632$19,620$418,667–$418,667
May 31, 2024990-EZ$119,523$8,845$110,678$216,309–$216,309
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$23,805
Investment income
$5,723
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,724

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$3,731
Printing, publications and postage
$68
Other expenses
$7,833
Program services (functional)
$7,283

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$216,309
Total assets, end of year
$418,667
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$418,667
Cash, savings and investments
$418,667
Gross receipts
$31,252

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARGARET O'BRIENPRESIDENT0$0
KAREN LUHRS1ST VICE PRE0$0
JULIE CANNELLTREASURER0$0
KAREN LUHRS2ND VICE PRE0$0
GLORIA ZOKANRECORDING SE0$0
GAIL YARBOROUGHCORRESP. SEC0$0
JAN GOODINGCHARITY TREA0$0
KAREN GILSONIMMEDIATE PA0$0
JANELLE OTHERSENPARLIAMENTAR0$0
DEBBIE BUSSEYDIRECT OF PR0$0
MARTHA JANE HUDNALLDIRECT OF ED0$0
KATE RATHDIRECT OF GA0$0
KATHY RHODESDIRECT SPECI0$0
PAT SEDLACEKDIRECT OF SC0$0
JONI MCCLEODDIRECT OF TO0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOAN MCDONALDDIRECT AT LA0$0
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAREN GIBSONPRESIDENT0$0
MARGARET O'BRIEN1ST VICE PRE0$0
MYRA MAULLTREASURER0$0
KAREN LUHRS2ND VICE PRE0$0
AMANDA STEINHARDTSECRETARY0$0
JANET LITTONCORRESP. SEC0$0
JAN GOODINGCHARITY TREA0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 20652, CHARLESTON, SC 29413-0652
In care of
% ASSISTANT TREASURER
Signed the 990-EZ
JULIE CANNELL, TREASURER
Phone
(843) 723-2678
Return prepared by
JNR ADVISORY LLC

Mission

PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE

990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE GARDEN CLUB MAINTAINS PUBLIC GARDENS INCLUDING THOSE OF THE HEYWARD WASHINGTON HOUSE, THE JOSEPH MANIGAULT HOUSE, AND THE CHARLESTON GATE WALK
    Expenses $7,283
  • REGULAR GARDEN CLUB CHARITABLE FUND EXPENSES

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1755651
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2001
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$418,667
Income (IRS master file)
$31,252

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMay 2025$31,252$11,632$418,667XML
990-EZMay 2024$119,523$8,845$216,309XML
990-EZMay 2023–––IRS
990-EZMay 2022–––IRS
990-EZMay 2021–––IRS
990-EZMay 2020–––IRS
990-EZMay 2019–––IRS
990-EZMay 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1755651).

Questions about THE GARDEN CLUB OF CHARLESTON CHARITABLE FUND

What is the EIN of THE GARDEN CLUB OF CHARLESTON CHARITABLE FUND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GARDEN CLUB OF CHARLESTON CHARITABLE FUND is 31-1755651.
Is THE GARDEN CLUB OF CHARLESTON CHARITABLE FUND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to THE GARDEN CLUB OF CHARLESTON CHARITABLE FUND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE GARDEN CLUB OF CHARLESTON CHARITABLE FUND file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of THE GARDEN CLUB OF CHARLESTON CHARITABLE FUND due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE GARDEN CLUB OF CHARLESTON CHARITABLE FUND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended May 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of THE GARDEN CLUB OF CHARLESTON CHARITABLE FUND?
The 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE GARDEN CLUB OF CHARLESTON CHARITABLE FUND have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $31,252, expenses of $11,632 and total assets of $418,667 at year end.

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