2026-09-17T13:57:05-05:00 2024-12-31 814629899 BSC GROUP LLC 114 BAY STREET BUILDING B EASTON MD 21601 990 2024-07-01 205124874 TALBOT COUNTY GARDEN CLUB INC TALB 8562870209 PO BOX 1524 EASTON MD 21601 MARY FRANCES JENKINS TREASURER 4108193015 2026-09-17 1 1 COREY DUNCAN P00115973 4108226950 2026-09-17 2024 MARY FRANCES JENKINS PO BOX 1524 EASTON MD 21601 102973 0 X TALBOTCOUNTYGC.ORG X 2006 MD TO ENRICH THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF OUR ENVIRONMENT BY SHARING KNOWLEDGE OF GARDENING, FOSTERING THE ART OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENT, MAINTAINING CIVIC PROJECTS, SUPPORTING PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT OUR COMMUNITY, AND ENCOURAGING CONSERVATION OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. 7 7 0 75 0 0 23089 17595 126304 28678 15777 26527 0 0 165170 72800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 128503 70478 128503 70478 36667 2322 728089 738676 0 0 728089 738676 HORTICULTURAL BEAUTIFICATION 0 0 65260 28678 UPKEEP OF A CHILDREN'S GARDEN IN A PUBLIC PARK AREA, INCLUDING LANDSCAPING, BENCHES, BIRD FEEDERS, SCULPTURE, MAZE, TURTLE, AND BOAT. THE CREATION, PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION OF PUBLIC AREAS; INCLUDING BEAUTIFYING THE SIDES OF PUBLIC REC AREAS AND AWARDING PRIZES FOR COMPETITIONS IN GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING. 65260 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MD X MARY FRANCES JENKINS 4108193015 PO BOX 1524 EASTON MD 21601 X MYRA GONS RECORDING SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARIBETH LANE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ELEANOR DENEGRE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CAROL HARRISON CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY FRANCES JENKINS TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JANET MACKEY PARLIMENTARIAN 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CAROLYN RUGG MEMBER AT LARGE 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17335 260 17595 LUCHEONS INCOME 900099 8784 8784 SYMPOSIUM INCOME 900099 7201 7201 TRIP INCOME 900099 5940 5940 CHRISTMAS WREATHS 900099 5787 5787 PLANT SALE 900099 966 966 28678 10353 10353 46347 30173 16174 16174 16174 72800 28678 0 26527 X 2050 2050 2842 2842 326 326 9768 9768 GARDEN MAINTENANCE 20616 20616 PILGRIMAGE 14281 14281 NATIONAL AND DISTRICT C 7006 7006 TRIPS EXPENSE 3987 3987 9602 9602 70478 65260 5218 0 40902 106542 39129 621547 658645 728089 738676 0 0 X 728089 738676 728089 738676 728089 738676 2322 8265 0 X 0 0 0 X 21105 23665 27324 23089 17595 112778 12242 80780 72121 126304 28678 320125 33347 104445 99445 149393 46273 432903 0 0 0 432903 11354 24110 24052 14777 26527 100820 11354 24110 24052 14777 26527 100820 44701 128555 123497 164170 72800 533723 0.81110 0.18890 X PART III, SHORT YEAR EXPLANATION: THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED THEIR BY-LAWS TO FOLLOW THE CALENDAR YEAR INSTEAD OF FISCAL YEAR. 0 X PART X, LINE 2: NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR INCOME TAXES IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). THIS CODE SECTION ENABLES THE ORGANIZATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DONOR. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE NAY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATIONS'S FORM 990, RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX, IS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THE RETURNS ARE FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 MEMBERS PAY ANNUAL DUES TO BELONG TO THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION VOTE ANNUALLY TO APPOINT THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOUCMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E CHRISTMAS WREATHS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,926. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,926. PROGRAM EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,939. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,939. PLANT SALE EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,587. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,587. SYMPOSIUM EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 150. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 150. TALBOT COUNTY GARDEN CLUB, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION") REQUESTS ABATEMENT OF ANY PENALTY UNDER SECTION 6652(C) FOR LATE FILING OF THIS RETURN. THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS ANNUAL ACCOUNTING PERIOD FROM A JUNE 30 FISCAL YEAR TO A CALENDAR YEAR EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND FILED THIS SHORT-PERIOD RETURN MARKED "CHANGE OF ACCOUNTING PERIOD" PER THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS AND REV. PROC. 85-58. FORM 1128 WAS NOT REQUIRED. THIS RETURN WAS E-FILED AND REJECTED BECAUSE THE FISCAL YEAR END DID NOT MATCH THE IRS DATABASE. A PAPER RETURN WAS ALSO REJECTED. THE ORGANIZATION RESPONDED TO NOTICE CP259A ON AUGUST 3, 2026 REQUESTING THAT THE SERVICE UPDATE ITS RECORDS. THE ORGANIZATION DID EVERYTHING WITHIN ITS CONTROL TO FILE. COMPLETED, SIGNED RETURNS WERE TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY AND, WHEN REJECTED, SUBMITTED ON PAPER. THE SOLE CAUSE OF REJECTION WAS AN IRS BUSINESS MASTER FILE RECORD THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO ABILITY TO CORRECT. THE SERVICE UPDATED THE ACCOUNTING PERIOD EFFECTIVE AUGUST 11, 2026, AND THIS RETURN WAS FILED PROMPTLY THEREAFTER.UNDER SECTION 6652(C)(5), NO PENALTY APPLIES WHERE THE FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE IS DUE TO REASONABLE CAUSE. REASONABLE CAUSE EXISTS WHERE A TAXPAYER EXERCISES ORDINARY BUSINESS CARE AND PRUDENCE BUT IS PREVENTED FROM FILING BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND ITS CONTROL. SEE TREAS. REG. 301.6652-2(F); IRM 20.1.1.3.2. THE ORGANIZATION REQUESTS FULL ABATEMENT OF ANY SECTION 6652(C) PENALTY AND RELATED INTEREST.