Nonprofit · EIN 38-3876739
VIRGINIA BEACH MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · VIRGINIA BCH, VA 23456
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $57,443 | $44,590 | $12,853 | $133,577 | $100 | $133,477 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $69,006 | $37,244 | $31,762 | $120,624 | $0 | $120,624 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $52,302 | $36,638 | $15,664 | $90,698 | $0 | $90,698 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,000
- Membership dues
- $2,875
- Program service revenue
- $983
- Net income from fundraising events
- $52,585
Expenses
- Benefits paid to members
- $13,973
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $30,617
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $120,624
- Total assets, end of year
- $133,577
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $100
- Net assets, end of year
- $133,477
- Cash, savings and investments
- $133,577
- Gross receipts
- $83,980
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Shewbridge | Past President | 0 | $0 |
| Greg Stillman | 1ST Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Julie Wilhelm | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| Fred Ball | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Sherry Kern | President | 0 | $0 |
| Michele Wadsworth | 2nd Vice President | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Shewbridge | Past President | 0 | $0 |
| Simi Carlson | 1ST Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Mary Anne Decker | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| Fred Ball | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Sherry Kern | President | 0 | $0 |
| Michele Wadsworth | 2nd Vice President | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Shewbridge | President | 0 | $0 |
| Simi Carlson | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Brian Krause | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Mary Anne Decker | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2449 PRINCESS ANNE RD, VIRGINIA BCH, VA 23456-9116
- In care of
- % FRED BALL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 2449 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach VA 23456
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Brian Krause, 1392 Baycliff Dr, Virginia Beach VA 23454
- Signed the 990-EZ
- FRED BALL, Director
- Website
- VBMG.org
- Return prepared by
- Commonwealth Tax
Mission
Education on Gardening
Program accomplishments
- Educate the public on gardening and sustainable practices of gardens and water conservation.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-3876739
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $133,577
- Income (IRS master file)
- $83,980
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- September 9, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2010
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $57,443 | $44,590 | $133,577 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $69,006 | $37,244 | $120,624 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $52,302 | $36,638 | $90,698 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Brian Krause | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Brian Krause | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Mary Hubbard | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 38-3876739).
Questions about VIRGINIA BEACH MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of VIRGINIA BEACH MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VIRGINIA BEACH MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION is 38-3876739.
- Is VIRGINIA BEACH MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2010.
- Are donations to VIRGINIA BEACH MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VIRGINIA BEACH MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of VIRGINIA BEACH MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VIRGINIA BEACH MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VIRGINIA BEACH MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Brian Krause.
- Who are the officers and directors of VIRGINIA BEACH MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VIRGINIA BEACH MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $57,443, expenses of $44,590 and total assets of $133,577 at year end.
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