2025-09-04T17:39:33-07:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 270326758 DALLAS IS GARDENING INC D/B/A Lake Highlands Community Garden DALL 2149228523 7150 Skillman St Ste 160 PO Box 165 Dallas TX 75231 Brooks Scharff Treasurer 2149228523 2025-09-04 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X https://www.lhgarden.org/ X X 40983 X 23723 0 16227 1033 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40983 0 0 0 2631 13182 500 30743 47056 -6073 41051 0 34978 41051 34978 0 0 0 0 41051 34978 0 0 41051 34978 The organization is known as Lake Highlands Community Garden (LHCG). The primary charitable mission is fostering environmental stewardship, community engagement, and food security through hands-on educational programs and sustainable gardening initiatives. We strive to enhance local ecosystems by supporting biodiversity, providing access to healthy food, and promoting eco-friendly practices. Our programs include the restoration of natural habitats, such as the rebuilding of the Butterfly Garden fence, the maintenance of a thriving community garden, and the installation of wildlife-friendly structures like the Purple Martin birdhouse. Additionally, we grow and donate thousands of pounds of produce annually to alleviate food insecurity in our community. By offering educational opportunities and hands-on involvement, we empower individuals to make a positive impact on their environment and the well-being of their neighbors. Maintenance - Performed essential physical maintenance of the community garden, including the replacement of garden plot boards, repairs to the irrigation system, and other infrastructure updates. These improvements enhance the garden's functionality, ensure its sustainability, and provide a safe and productive space for local residents to grow food, fostering community engagement and promoting environmental stewardship. 0 13182 Butterfly Garden - Reconstructed and upgraded the perimeter fence surrounding the Butterfly Garden to improve safety and accessibility for visitors, while also supporting the preservation and ecological integrity of the garden. The new fence helps protect native plant species and provides a more secure environment for pollinators, contributing to local biodiversity and ecosystem health 0 7213 Education - Installed a Purple Martin birdhouse and provided educational programming to the local community on the importance of Purple Martins in maintaining ecological balance. Purple Martins play a critical role in pest control by consuming large quantities of insects, particularly mosquitoes, and their presence contributes to a healthier local environment. This initiative aimed to raise awareness of these beneficial birds and encourage community involvement in wildlife conservation 0 5597 Compost & Soil - Provided high-quality soil and compost to support sustainable gardening practices. This initiative not only improves soil health, promoting more robust plant growth and higher yields, but also contributes to the local environment by reducing waste through composting. The enriched soil enables the production of additional fresh produce, which is donated to community members in need, furthering our mission of promoting food security and environmental stewardship 0 2154 Donation Garden - Grew and harvested thousands of pounds of fresh produce through our donation garden, providing essential nourishment to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in the local community. This program addresses immediate hunger needs while fostering a sense of community support, promoting sustainable gardening practices, and contributing to long-term solutions for food access 0 2732 30878 Vince Huebert President & Board Member 10 0 0 0 AL Nickerson Vice President & Board Member 15 0 0 0 Ann West Secretary & Board Member 15 0 0 0 Ron Candler Board Member & Donation Garden Mgr 20 0 0 0 Daniel Lever Treasurer 10 0 0 0 Louise Elam Board Member & Rain Garden Mgr 15 0 0 0 Georgia Jones Board Member & Fostering Mgr 20 0 0 0 Gayle Barton Board Member & Herb+Bee Garden Mgr 10 0 0 0 Mark Crawford Board Member & Demo Garden Mgr 10 0 0 0 Brooks Scharff Board Member & Garden Mgr 20 0 0 0 Kent Binfield Board Member Emeritus 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TX Brooks Scharff 7150 Skillman St Ste 160 PMB 165 Dallas TX 75231 2149228523 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 10000 2648 31833 1570 40610 86661 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10000 2648 31833 1570 40610 86661 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 86661 0 0 0 0 1033 1033 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1033 1033 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10000 2648 31833 1570 41643 87694 0.98822 0.86725 0.01178 0 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 8 Money market account provided 586.50 in interest. Certificate of Deposit account provided 446.00 in interest. Total 1,032.50 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Bank service fees;292|Bee Garden;600|Board meeting room rental;30|Butterfly Garden;7213|Compost and soil;2154|Demonstration Garden;209|Donation Garden;2732|Donation collection building;1144|Education;5597|Exterminator pest control;1044|Garden tools;183|Herb Garden;399|Plot watering repairs;860|Pollinator Beds;130|Portable toilet;1324|Post Office Box;240|Rain Garden;329|Social Events;579|Plot boards;5684^Total;30743^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 transferred to long-term savings Previous Treasurer had an extended family emergency, resulting in transition to a new Treasurer. Previous books were delayed and had to be worked through a second time to ensure accuracy.