Nonprofit · EIN 20-5717276
GLOBAL GARDENS
Tax-exempt · TULSA, OK 74120
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,205,221 | $1,036,568 | $168,653 | $1,081,467 | $14,915 | $1,066,552 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,341,245 | $1,134,256 | $206,989 | $917,182 | $19,283 | $897,899 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,113,358 | $1,127,777 | -$14,419 | $703,639 | $12,729 | $690,910 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,208,536
- of which government grants
- $101,101
- Program service revenue
- $46,757
- Investment income
- $26,757
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$76,829
- Other revenue
- -$76,829
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $90,728
- Other salaries and wages
- $733,323
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $824,051
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $31,536
- Travel
- $6,069
- Depreciation
- $11,819
- Program services (functional)
- $791,671
- Management and general (functional)
- $127,474
- Fundraising (functional)
- $117,423
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $917,182
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,081,467
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,915
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,066,552
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $121,011
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $740,101
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $326,451
- Gross receipts
- $1,282,050
- Employees
- 33
- Volunteers
- 242
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- OK
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryann Donahue | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $90,728 |
| Brad White | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Joy McDugle | Emeritus Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Amy Gerald | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Nancy Bizjack | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Bailey Barnes | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Alan Bingham | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Miya Boyken | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Joe Cusick | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dawn Deal | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Taryn DeWitt | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Katrina Ormsby | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Susan Dittrich | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Taylor Jarrell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Lisa Lilly | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Phillips | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Julie Stephenson-Rotman | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Katie Silva | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Julia Leifeste | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryann Donahue | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $90,137 |
| Brad White | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Joy McDugle | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Amy Gerald | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Nancy Bizjack | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Josh Linton | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Debra Stockton | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Bumgarner | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jessica Button | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Denise Nassif | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Brad Davis | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Katrina Ormsby | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Princess Hajjar | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Sara McMahon | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Cori Powell | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Melissa Pasha | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Pat Piper | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Mike Henneke | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ellen Ralph | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Julia Leifeste | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kathleen Whigham | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryann Donahue | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $88,839 |
| Brad White | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Joy McDugle | Vice Chair/Trea Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Amy Gerald | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Nancy Bizjack | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Josh Linton | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Bumgarner | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Sara McMahon | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jessica Button | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Denise Nassif | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Bradley Davis | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Katrina Ormsby | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Amy Gerald | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ellen Ralph | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Princess Hajjar | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Melissa Pasha | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Mike Henneke | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Pat Piper | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Julia Leifeste | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Debra Stockton | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kathleen Whigham | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 907 S DETROIT AVE STE 820, TULSA, OK 74120-4207
- In care of
- % HEATHER OAKLEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Maryann Donahue, PO Box 52034, Tulsa, OK 74152
- Signed the 990
- Maryann Donahue, Executive Director
- Phone
- (918) 878-0556
- Website
- www.global-gardens.org
- Return prepared by
- Conklin Gilpin & Wertz PLLC
Mission
Global Gardens cultivates self-driven learners and agents of community change through garden-centered science and peace education.
Program accomplishments
- Global Gardens' during-school program served 2,046 students at 8 elementary schools in Tulsa. Global Gardens educators met weekly with more than 100 classes in grades PreK-5 throughout the school year to facilitate a dynamic, science-based gardening curriculum that included hands-on gardening and garden-inspired projects. The program supported state science standards, promoted teamwork and problem solving, and inspired motivation for learning. It also provided students with seed-to-plate experiences that fostered healthy eating habits and positive attitudes toward fresh fruits and vegetables.Expenses $311,864
- Global Gardens' after-school program served 158 students in grades 3-5 at 7 locations in Tulsa. Participants spent 3-4 hours per week in the program, which lasted from August through May. Students earned and cultivated their own gardens while developing confidence, self-awareness, goal orientation, social problem-solving skills, and readiness for civic engagement. In addition to gardening, the program incorporated peace education activities, journaling, cooking, creative activities, conflict resolution, and community-focused projects.Expenses $241,626
- Global Gardens family food farm program brought families and community members together weekly for 10 months to garden, cook healthy meals, spend peaceful family time, and build community. Each family received its own garden plot and supplies, and families worked together to cultivate shared plots. At each weekly gathering, participants shared a plant-based meal featuring garden produce. Global Gardens family programs reached 120 people in FY2025. Global Gardens Alliance program provided weekly visits for one quarter (7 visits) at 4 elementary schools, serving a total of 262 students. At each school, the program served classes in grades 2 and/or 3. Weekly lessons focused on growing food in hydroponic trays, cooking and tasting this food, and hands-on exploration aligned with Oklahoma science standards. Global Gardens community outreach program partnered with local schools, groups, and organizations to engage 608 community members of all ages in garden-related pursuits. The community outreach team participated in local fairs and events, delivered educational presentations, conducted workshops and trainings, hosted teams and groups in the gardens, and provided lessons and experiences for children and families at numerous locations.Expenses $168,848
- Global Gardens' summer program served 2,131 students at 13 locations across Tulsa. In free week-long camps, participants entering grades 4-9 explored the garden ecosystem, completed projects and experiments, harvested and cooked with garden produce, and engaged in creative activities. In Tulsa Public Schools summer school programs, Global Gardens provided enrichment lessons focused on hands-on science and healthy eating.Expenses $69,333
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
- 20-5717276
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,081,467
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,282,050
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,205,221 | $1,036,568 | $1,081,467 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,341,245 | $1,134,256 | $917,182 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,113,358 | $1,127,777 | $703,639 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,063,796 | $1,064,734 | $735,390 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 20-5717276).
Questions about GLOBAL GARDENS
- What is the EIN of GLOBAL GARDENS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GLOBAL GARDENS is 20-5717276.
- Is GLOBAL GARDENS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to GLOBAL GARDENS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GLOBAL GARDENS 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 GLOBAL GARDENS 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 GLOBAL GARDENS 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 GLOBAL GARDENS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Maryann Donahue.
- Who are the officers and directors of GLOBAL GARDENS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,728 (Maryann Donahue, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does GLOBAL GARDENS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,205,221, expenses of $1,036,568 and total assets of $1,081,467 at year end.
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