Nonprofit · EIN 52-2133061
THE GARDEN CLUB OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · EASTON, MD 21601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $35,194 | $28,738 | $6,456 | $188,977 | $0 | $188,977 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $42,179 | $18,979 | $23,200 | $182,521 | $0 | $182,521 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $31,755 | $17,503 | $14,252 | $159,321 | $0 | $159,321 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $770
- Membership dues
- $13,695
- Investment income
- $4,444
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,232
- Other revenue
- $10,053
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,200
- Other expenses
- $15,538
- Program services (functional)
- $1,751
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $182,521
- Total assets, end of year
- $188,977
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $188,977
- Cash, savings and investments
- $188,977
- Gross receipts
- $37,672
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALLY SMITH | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| JULIE MCCALMON | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| URSULA MILONE | RECORDING SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| PEGGY BEGOR | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| MARTHA RUSSELL | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| SANDY KAUFMAN | PAST PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| JILL MEYERHOFF | MEMBER AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| JENNY BENSON | PROGRAMS AND FIELD TRIPS | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDY KAUFMAN | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CARIN STARR | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| URSULA MILONE | RECORDING SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| SALLY SMITH | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| KELLY SHOWELL | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| NANCE DUPONT | PAST PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| MARGOT MCCONNEL | MEMBER AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| JENNY BENSON | PROGRAMS AND FIELD TRIPS | 2 | $0 |
| JULIA MCCALMON | PROGRAMS AND FIELD TRIPS | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDY KAUFMAN | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CARIN STARR | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICIA HEIM | RECORDING SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| SALLY SMITH | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| KELLY SHOWELL | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| NANCE DUPONT | PAST PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| MARGOT MCCONNEL | MEMBER AT LARGE | 2 | $0 |
| BETSY PETTY | PROGRAMS AND FIELD TRIPS | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1924, EASTON, MD 21601-8938
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- PO Box 1924, Easton MD 21601
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Catherine McCoy, PO Box 1924, Easton MD 21601
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MARTHA RUSSELL, TREASURER
- Phone
- (410) 253-5115
- Website
- HTTPS://GARDENCLUBES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BSC GROUP LLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO STIMULATE A KNOWLEDGE OF HORTICULTURE, AID IN PROTECTION OF NATURE, AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL CONSERVATION PRACTICES ON THE EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND.
Program accomplishments
- SCHOLARSHIP AWARDSgrants $12,000
- THOMPSON PARK MAINTENANCEExpenses $1,751
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 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
- 52-2133061
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $188,977
- Income (IRS master file)
- $37,672
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- October 15, 2020
- Posted by the IRS
- February 8, 2021
- Reinstated
- Effective October 15, 2020
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 | $35,194 | $28,738 | $188,977 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $42,179 | $18,979 | $182,521 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $31,755 | $17,503 | $159,321 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Catherine McCoy | May 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 52-2133061).
Questions about THE GARDEN CLUB OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC
- What is the EIN of THE GARDEN CLUB OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GARDEN CLUB OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC is 52-2133061.
- Is THE GARDEN CLUB OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on October 15, 2020 and reinstated it effective October 15, 2020.
- Are donations to THE GARDEN CLUB OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE GARDEN CLUB OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of THE GARDEN CLUB OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC 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 THE GARDEN CLUB OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC 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 THE GARDEN CLUB OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC?
- The 990-N for 2016 names Catherine McCoy.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE GARDEN CLUB OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE GARDEN CLUB OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $35,194, expenses of $28,738 and total assets of $188,977 at year end.
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