Nonprofit · EIN 26-1777792
HART COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDEN INC
Tax-exempt · HARTWELL, GA 30643
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $45,997 | $35,981 | $10,016 | $24,145 | – | $24,145 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $66,446 | $72,417 | -$5,971 | $14,129 | – | $14,129 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $46,735 | $47,126 | -$391 | $20,100 | – | $20,100 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,700
- Net income from fundraising events
- $29,147
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,850
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $335
- Other expenses
- $35,646
- Program services (functional)
- $30,900
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,129
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,145
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,145
- Cash, savings and investments
- $24,145
- Gross receipts
- $68,844
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Ray | Treasurer | 11 | $0 |
| Lauren Peacock | President | 12 | $0 |
| Jeannie Brownsberger | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Maggie Jackson | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Ray | Treasurer | 11 | $0 |
| Lauren Peacock | President | 12 | $0 |
| Jeannie Brownsberger | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Maggie Jackson | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Ray | Treasurer | 11 | $0 |
| Lorin Sinn-Clark | President | 12 | $0 |
| Jeanne Brownsberger | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 44, HARTWELL, GA 30643-0044
- In care of
- % PEGGY MATTHEWS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO Box 44, Hartwell GA 30643
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Luanne Burgess, PO Box 44, Hartwell GA 30643
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Debbie Ray, Treasurer
- Phone
- (706) 273-6827
- Return prepared by
- Grizzle Glenn Adams & Martin PC
Mission
To create a public garden that will be a place of beauty in Hart County, providing education, enrichment and enjoyment to all who visit.
Program accomplishments
- To create and maintain gardens for education and enjoymentExpenses $30,900
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1777792
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,145
- Income (IRS master file)
- $68,844
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $45,997 | $35,981 | $24,145 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $66,446 | $72,417 | $14,129 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $46,735 | $47,126 | $20,100 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Luanne Burgess | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: M Teressa Wilson | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 26-1777792).
Questions about HART COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDEN INC
- What is the EIN of HART COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDEN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HART COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDEN INC is 26-1777792.
- Is HART COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDEN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to HART COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDEN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HART COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDEN INC 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 HART COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDEN INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HART COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDEN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HART COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDEN INC?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Luanne Burgess.
- Who are the officers and directors of HART COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDEN INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HART COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDEN INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $45,997, expenses of $35,981 and total assets of $24,145 at year end.
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