Nonprofit · EIN 13-1626773
THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10022
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,369,737 | $5,497,289 | $1,872,448 | $65,702,198 | $2,636,029 | $63,066,169 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,553,761 | $4,857,258 | $1,696,503 | $61,105,116 | $3,103,304 | $58,001,812 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,640,301 | $4,428,844 | $211,457 | $56,440,415 | $3,499,177 | $52,941,238 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,214,669
- Membership dues
- $1,136,494
- Program service revenue
- $1,164,512
- Investment income
- $3,871,126
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,639,731
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $117,537
- Other revenue
- $119,430
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $815,281
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $229,168
- Other salaries and wages
- $977,610
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,525,283
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $49,631
- Accounting fees
- $39,247
- Occupancy
- $572,443
- Travel
- $114,744
- Depreciation
- $51,178
- Program services (functional)
- $3,949,793
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,275,295
- Fundraising (functional)
- $272,201
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $61,105,116
- Total assets, end of year
- $65,702,198
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,636,029
- Net assets, end of year
- $63,066,169
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $141,647
- Publicly traded securities
- $51,392,307
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,676,491
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $51,389,678
- Gross unrelated business income
- $152,794
- Gross receipts
- $8,802,902
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 1923
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER BARNETTE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 50 | $209,134 | $33,226 |
| MARILYN DONAHUE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE FERGUS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 | $0 |
| POLLY GLOTZBACH | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| CELINE LILLIE | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBY COFFIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET COSTAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA GADSDEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY HARMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY HUFFMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| CAYCE MCALISTER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MEYER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY WILLIS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER BARNETTE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 50 | $186,852 | $19,911 |
| MARILYN DONAHUE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE OLIVER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE FERGUS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA GANSON | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| CELINE LILLIE | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE PEET | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY HARMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET COSTAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA GADSDEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY KELLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| CAYCE MCALISTER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MEYER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE MOORE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA MOORE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL O'GORMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| DELANE PORTER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY STOCKMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE WATERMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER BARNETTE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 50 | $179,236 | $19,018 |
| MARILYN DONAHUE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA GANSON | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE PEET | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANNE SALAS | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE FERGUS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANNE BESTLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY KELLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE MOORE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA MOORE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL O'GORMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| DELANE PORTER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA RUBIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNETTE SERRURIER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA SHEA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY STOCKMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE WATERMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 14 EAST 60TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10022-1006
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER BARNETTE, 14 EAST 60TH STREET 3RD FL, NEW YORK, NY 10022
- Signed the 990
- MARY HARMAN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (212) 753-8287
- Website
- GCAMERICA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LUTZ AND CARR CPAS LLP
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA 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.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSTHE GCA OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF FAR REACHING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT GCA CLUBS, THEIR COMMUNITIES AND/OR THE PUBLIC. THESE INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, MATERIALS, RESOURCES, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS AS DEVELOPED BY GCA COMMITTEES. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE: ANNUAL MEETING, THE SHIRLEY MENEICE HORTICULTURAL CONFERENCE, THE NATIONAL AFFAIRS & LEGISLATION CONFERENCE, CONSERVATION STUDY CONFERENCE, PHOTOGRAPHY CONFERENCE, FLORAL DESIGN CONFERENCE, AND VISITING GARDENS. ALSO INCLUDED ARE PROGRAMS SUCH AS GCA PROGRAMS ON DEMAND, SEED SHARE DATABASE, CLUB MEMBERSHIP SHOWCASE, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO EXHIBITING, PLANNING AND JUDGING FLOWER SHOWS, AND SUPPORT OF ZONE EVENTS.Expenses $2,787,796 · grants $24,250 · revenue $1,171,224
- SCHOLARSHIPSTHE GCA AWARDS NUMEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS IN MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES INCLUDING BOTANY, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, CONSERVATION, LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND HORTICULTURE. APPLICANTS INCLUDE UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, PD AND PROFESSIONAL CANDIDATES. PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS AND IN SOME CASES SMALL ADMINISTRATIVE FEES TO COLLABORATING INSTITUTIONS.Expenses $695,525 · grants $498,242
- CIVIC PROJECTSCLUB PROJECT GRANTS INCLUDING FOUNDERS FUND, PARTNERS FOR PLANTS, RESTORATION INITIATIVE AND COMMON GROUND COLLABORATIVE.Expenses $367,198 · grants $292,789
- MEDALS AND AWARDSExpenses $99,274
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-1626773
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1954
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C420)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $65,702,198
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,802,902
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,369,737 | $5,497,289 | $65,702,198 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,553,761 | $4,857,258 | $61,105,116 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,640,301 | $4,428,844 | $56,440,415 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,627,896 | $3,511,636 | $51,161,418 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 13-1626773).
Questions about THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA
- What is the EIN of THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA is 13-1626773.
- Is THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1954.
- Are donations to THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA 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 THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENNIFER BARNETTE.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $209,134 (JENNIFER BARNETTE, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER).
- How much revenue does THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,369,737, expenses of $5,497,289 and total assets of $65,702,198 at year end.
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