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Nonprofit · EIN 61-6042698

GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON INC

Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40522

Financials

$203K$125K2023$144K$52K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$144,190$52,102$92,088$815,897$12$815,885
December 31, 2023990$203,432$124,963$78,469$723,821$24$723,797
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$42,937
Membership dues
$14,850
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$69,745
Net gain from sales of assets
$50,704
Net income from fundraising events
$29,074
Net income from sales of inventory
$2,434
Other revenue
$31,508

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,000
Other salaries and wages
$5,265
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,705
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,425
Occupancy
$8,810
Program services (functional)
$37,337
Management and general (functional)
$14,765

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$723,821
Total assets, end of year
$815,897
Total liabilities, end of year
$12
Net assets, end of year
$815,885
Gross receipts
$257,829
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1966
State of legal domicile
KY

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIDGET SWEENEYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
TAYLOR FISTERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
CHRISTY HARRISVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARTHA TRUSSELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BENNY WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNE GARRETTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
ELIZABETH FREEMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
CHRISTY HARRISRECORDING SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARTHA TRUSSELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BENNY WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TAYLOR FISTERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 22095, LEXINGTON, KY 40522-2095
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TAYLOR FISTER, PO BOX 22095, LEXINGTON, KY 40522
Signed the 990
BRIDGET SWEENEY, TREASURER
Phone
(859) 948-3987
Return prepared by
BLUE & CO LLC

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON IS TO STIMULATE THE KNOWLEDGE AND LOVE OF GARDENING, TO SHARE THE ADVANTAGES OF ASSOCIATION BY MEANS OF EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLICATIONS, AND TO RESTORE, IMPROVE, AND PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTION IN THE FIELDS OF CONSERVATION AND CIVIC IMPROVEMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MAINTAIN GARDEN AT LOCAL HISTORICAL HOME AND PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ITS UPKEEP. PROVIDE PUBLIC FREE ACCESS TO THE GARDEN. STIMULATE KNOWLEDGE OF GARDENING, AID IN PROTECTION OF TREES, PLANTS AND BIRDS, AND ENCOURAGE CIVIC PLANTING.
    Expenses $37,337 · grants $1,000 · revenue $2,434
  • COFFEE TREE PROJECT - THE GARDEN CLUB DELIVERS SEEDLINGS TO FOURTH GRADERS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS. THE COFFEE TREE IS A NATIVE KENTUCKY TREE, AND THE MISSION OF EDUCATING STUDENTS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE PLANT, GROWING AND PROPOGATING IT IS ENGAGED IN BY THE MEMBERS OF THE GARDEN CLUB. THE MEMBERS GATHER COFFEE TREE PODS AND PLANT THEM TO GROW INTO SEEDLINGS.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
61-6042698
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
1967
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C420)
Assets (IRS master file)
$815,897
Income (IRS master file)
$257,829

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$144,190$52,102$815,897IRS
990December 2023$203,432$124,963$723,821XML
990December 2022$156,177$88,804$645,391IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 61-6042698).

Questions about GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON INC

What is the EIN of GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON INC is 61-6042698.
Is GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
Are donations to GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON 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 LEXINGTON INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TAYLOR FISTER.
Who are the officers and directors of GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $144,190, expenses of $52,102 and total assets of $815,897 at year end.

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