Nonprofit · EIN 58-0706724
GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA INC
Tax-exempt · ATHENS, GA 30605
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | 990 | $260,996 | $451,231 | -$190,235 | $2,966,504 | $504 | $2,966,000 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990 | $522,280 | $387,667 | $134,613 | $3,028,452 | $775 | $3,027,677 |
| April 30, 2023 | 990 | $346,019 | $341,843 | $4,176 | $3,088,659 | $464 | $3,088,195 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $207,824
- Membership dues
- $98,425
- Program service revenue
- $112,429
- Investment income
- -$86,400
- Net rental income
- -$14,909
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$141,377
- Net income from fundraising events
- $28,575
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,304
- Other revenue
- $27,143
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $151,064
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,825
- Occupancy
- $13,884
- Program services (functional)
- $321,834
- Management and general (functional)
- $129,397
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,028,452
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,966,504
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $504
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,966,000
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,428,181
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,412,693
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,553,307
- Gross unrelated business income
- $11,173
- Gross receipts
- $2,463,461
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 1928
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 for the year ended April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA HALL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| DIANE HUNTER | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| BESS HARTLEY | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| MARILYN MCDONNELL | THIRD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| NILSA SUMMEY | FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BETTY BENNER | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GERALDINE SHAW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| ANITA ALLEN | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA HALL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| DIANE HUNTER | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| BESS HARTLEY | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| MARILYN MCDONNELL | THIRD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| NILSA SUMMEY | FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BETTY BENNER | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GERALDINE SHAW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| ANITA ALLEN | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY TUCKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| LISA HALL | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| DIANE HUNTER | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| BESS HARTLEY | THIRD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JULIE GROSS | FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SALLY HOLCOMBE | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| EDNA MCCLELLAN | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| GERALDINE SHAW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2450 S MILLEDGE AVE, ATHENS, GA 30605-1674
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GERALDINE SHAW, 2450 S MILLEDGE AVENUE, ATHENS, GA 306025817
- Signed the 990
- GERALDINE SHAW, TREASURER
- Phone
- (706) 495-2416
- Website
- WWW.UGA.EDU/GARDENCLUB
- Return prepared by
- ARMANINO ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO FURTHER THE EDUCATION OF MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC IN GARDENING, HORTICULTURE, BOTANY, CONSERVATION, AND OTHER RELATED FIELDS.
Program accomplishments
- GENERAL FUND - TO FURTHER THE EDUCATION OF MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC IN GARDENING, HORTICULTURE, BOTANY, CONSERVATION, AND OTHER RELATED FIELDS. SERVES OVER 12,000 MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.Expenses $109,831 · grants $40,564 · revenue $9,444
- SEVEN DISTRICTS - THE STATE OF GEORGIA IS GEOGRAPHICALLY DIVIDED INTO SEVEN DISTRICTS TO SIMPLIFY THE FLOW OF INFORMATION AND ADMINISTRATION. DISTRICT BOARDS PRODUCE FLOWER SHOWS, CONVENTIONS, WORKSHOPS, AND SEMINARS PROMOTING THE STATED PURPOSE OF THE CLUB. THE DISTRICTS ALSO SERVICE MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL PUBLIC REQUESTS AND NEEDS.Expenses $112,226 · grants $110,500 · revenue $90,380
- SCHOLARSHIP FUND - TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND WORK STUDY GRANTS FOR STUDENTS MAJORING IN ANY GARDEN-RELATED SUBJECT AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN GEORGIA.Expenses $41,253
- OTHER PROGRAMSExpenses $58,524
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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 30, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | April 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | April 30, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-0706724
- 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
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- April
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C420)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,966,504
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,463,461
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | April 2025 | $260,996 | $451,231 | $2,966,504 | XML |
| 990-T | April 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2024 | $522,280 | $387,667 | $3,028,452 | XML |
| 990-T | April 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2023 | $346,019 | $341,843 | $3,088,659 | XML |
| 990-T | April 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2022 | $609,732 | $376,867 | $3,004,581 | IRS |
| 990-T | April 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | April 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 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 58-0706724).
Questions about GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA INC
- What is the EIN of GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA INC is 58-0706724.
- Is GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
- Are donations to GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA INC 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 GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names GERALDINE SHAW.
- Who are the officers and directors of GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $260,996, expenses of $451,231 and total assets of $2,966,504 at year end.
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