Nonprofit · EIN 58-1822023
CAPE FEAR GARDEN CLUB INC
Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, NC 28406
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $202,759 | $192,551 | $10,208 | $203,193 | $2,148 | $201,045 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $159,317 | $151,106 | $8,211 | $193,378 | $2,817 | $190,561 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $184,622 | $176,112 | $8,510 | $182,452 | $102 | $182,350 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $55,514
- Membership dues
- $20,394
- Program service revenue
- $144,985
- Investment income
- $3,531
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,271
- Other revenue
- -$1,271
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $95,464
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,155
- Program services (functional)
- $184,882
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,475
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,194
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $193,378
- Total assets, end of year
- $203,193
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,148
- Net assets, end of year
- $201,045
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $196,703
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,342
- Gross receipts
- $230,093
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 349
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delores Hawes | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Sandy Cyphers | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Trice | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Meredith Lewis | 3rd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Stephanie Harris | Recording Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Debby Allen | Corresponding Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Penelope Allison | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Frances Moles | Assistant Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Pia Ann Robison | Garden Tour Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Betty Norris | Garden Tour Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Reid | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Delores Hawes | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Sandy Cyphers | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Meredith Lewis | 3rd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Annie Anthony | Recording Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Irene Shea | Corresponding Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Penelope Allison | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Frances Moles | Assistant Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Signa Stalvey | Garden Tour Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith Lewis | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Debbie Reid | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Delores Hawes | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Linda Snider | 3rd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Mary Smith | Recording Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Frances Parnell | Corresponding Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Penelope Allison | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Betty Norris | Assistant Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Goldie Stetten | Garden Tour Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 4751, WILMINGTON, NC 28406-1751
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Delores Hawes, PO Box 4751, Wilmington, NC 28406
- Signed the 990
- Penelope Allison, Treasurer
- Phone
- (910) 686-0888
- Website
- www.capefeargardenclub.org
- Return prepared by
- EARNEY Accountants & Advisors PLLC
Mission
To stimulate knowledge and the love of gardening; to study in all its aspects, the art of gardening, particularly horticulture, and to cooperate with other agencies furthering such interests; to encourage environmental improvement through civic development, beautification, restoration, and to aid in the protection and conservation of our native trees, plants, and birds; and to provide a non-profit, philanthropic, and educational association for the members.
Program accomplishments
- Net proceeds from the annual garden tour are awarded the following fiscal year in grants through an application process.Expenses $95,886 · grants $61,652 · revenue $129,754
- Dues paid by members are used to fund community outreach programs in conservation and beautification and workshops for membership.Expenses $78,106 · grants $29,693 · revenue $4,341
- Battery Island Bird Island Cruise. All profit from the annual Battery Island Cruise are donated to Audubon. This is an educational cruise narrated by an Audubon biologist, that informs of migratory birds and views a globally important bird nesting habitat.Expenses $10,890 · grants $4,119 · revenue $10,890
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1822023
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C42)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $203,193
- Income (IRS master file)
- $230,093
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $202,759 | $192,551 | $203,193 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $159,317 | $151,106 | $193,378 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $184,622 | $176,112 | $182,452 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $143,656 | $67,436 | $175,091 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | 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 58-1822023).
Questions about CAPE FEAR GARDEN CLUB INC
- What is the EIN of CAPE FEAR GARDEN CLUB INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAPE FEAR GARDEN CLUB INC is 58-1822023.
- Is CAPE FEAR GARDEN CLUB INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to CAPE FEAR GARDEN CLUB INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAPE FEAR GARDEN CLUB 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 CAPE FEAR GARDEN CLUB INC 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 CAPE FEAR GARDEN CLUB INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CAPE FEAR GARDEN CLUB INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Delores Hawes.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAPE FEAR GARDEN CLUB INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CAPE FEAR GARDEN CLUB INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $202,759, expenses of $192,551 and total assets of $203,193 at year end.
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