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Nonprofit · EIN 22-6042569

GARDEN CLUB OF NEW JERSEY

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · E BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816

Financials

$124K$96K2023$124K$64K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GARDEN CLUB OF NEW JERSEY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2025990$124,315$64,064$60,251$1,324,040$0$1,324,040
April 30, 2024990$124,323$96,090$28,233$1,263,789$0$1,263,789
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$98,478
Investment income
$25,837
Net gain from sales of assets
-$9
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$21,600
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$3,170
Program services (functional)
$46,662
Management and general (functional)
$17,402

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,263,789
Total assets, end of year
$1,324,040
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,324,040
Publicly traded securities
$1,086,541
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,324,040
Gross receipts
$134,524
Employees
0
Volunteers
4,100
Year formed
1935
State of legal domicile
NJ

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 April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUSAN BERDAHLPRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
PEGGY MORRISSEY1ST VP
Officer
10$0
ONNOLEE MILLEA2ND VP
Officer
5$0
RUTH KORN3RD VP
Officer
5$0
JANE BIANCOTREASURER
Officer
5$0
LINDA WILLIAMSCORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Officer
5$0
GAIL HARRENRECORDING SECRETARY
Officer
0$0
CECELIA MILLEAPARLIAMENTARIAN
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Beverly KazickasPresident
Officer
10$0
Susan BerdahlFirst Vice President
Officer
10$0
Ruth KornSecond Vice President
Officer
5$0
Vivian MorrisonThird Vice President
Officer
5$0
Gail HarrenRecording Secretary
Officer
5$0
Carole WehnTreasurer
Officer
5$0
Jane BiancoAssistant Treasurer
Officer
5$0
Cecelia MilleaImmediate Past President
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
126 RYDERS LN, E BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816-1331
In care of
% JANE BIANCO
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
12 Ferncliff Terrace, Short Hills NJ 07078
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Patricia French, 12 Ferncliff Terrace, Short Hills NJ 07078
Signed the 990
JANE BIANCO, TREASURER
Phone
(732) 249-0947
Return prepared by
Peter Milwicz CPA PA

Mission

TO COORDINATE THE INTERESTS OF NJ GARDEN CLUBS, TO AID IN THE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, TO STUDY AND TEACH HORTICULTURE AND FLOWER ARRANGING.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Conferences, schools and workshops are held throughout the year at various locations in the state. Speakers and instructors are retained. Training and updates are given on topics related to horticulture and the environment.
    Expenses $24,992
  • The Garden Club of New Jersey provides scholarships to students who study in the fields of horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, botany, plant pathology, agronomy, environmental science, city planning, land management, and related subjects. The scholarships are open to residents of New Jersey and are for one year. The colleges and universities do not have to be in NJ. There are approximately 10 scholarships given per year, ranging from $1,500 to $3,500. The program is publicized on the GCNJ website, the GCNJ newsletter, Newsleaf, and through the network of state garden clubs. Aspecial committee reviews applications and awards the scholarships.
    Expenses $18,500 · revenue $27,030
  • Travel consists of expenses incurred by the president and president-elect to attend National Garden Club conferences, regional conferences, and events sponsored by NJ garden clubs.
    Expenses $3,170

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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026Not on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-6042569
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
2023
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C42)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,324,040
Income (IRS master file)
$134,524

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
September 15, 2020
Posted by the IRS
December 14, 2020
Reinstated
Effective July 15, 2023

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2025$124,315$64,064$1,324,040XML
990April 2024$124,323$96,090$1,263,789XML
990-N for 2014
Officer: Patricia French
April 30, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 22-6042569).

Questions about GARDEN CLUB OF NEW JERSEY

What is the EIN of GARDEN CLUB OF NEW JERSEY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GARDEN CLUB OF NEW JERSEY is 22-6042569.
Is GARDEN CLUB OF NEW JERSEY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on September 15, 2020 and reinstated it effective July 15, 2023.
Are donations to GARDEN CLUB OF NEW JERSEY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GARDEN CLUB OF NEW JERSEY 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 NEW JERSEY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GARDEN CLUB OF NEW JERSEY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GARDEN CLUB OF NEW JERSEY?
The 990-N for 2014 names Patricia French.
Who are the officers and directors of GARDEN CLUB OF NEW JERSEY?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GARDEN CLUB OF NEW JERSEY have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $124,315, expenses of $64,064 and total assets of $1,324,040 at year end.

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