Nonprofit · EIN 27-4521209
WOODLANDS GARDEN OF DECATUR INC
Tax-exempt · DECATUR, GA 30031
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $383,731 | $320,273 | $63,458 | $3,223,829 | $0 | $3,223,829 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $422,357 | $290,597 | $131,760 | $3,160,371 | $5,859 | $3,154,512 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $364,417 | $255,161 | $109,256 | $3,412,304 | $388,192 | $3,024,112 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $314,322
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $18,182
- Other revenue
- $51,227
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $169,054
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $193,808
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,851
- Occupancy
- $5,198
- Travel
- $1,692
- Depreciation
- $29,619
- Program services (functional)
- $91,864
- Management and general (functional)
- $223,750
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,659
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,160,371
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,223,829
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,223,829
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,443,861
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,213,729
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,100
- Gross receipts
- $383,731
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN ACKERLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AMY LEAVELL BRANSFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DIANA BURK | BOARD SECRET Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TERRENCE BURROUGHS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRIAN CAYCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LAURA DANZE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| HOLLY M FLETCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SARAH LAWRENCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KRISTY NEAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN SANDIFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN SCHAFFNER | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ANNA TABKE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ALYCIA VAIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN ACKERLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BILL AINSLIE | PC BOARD MBR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAMIE BLACKBURN | PC BOARD MBR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AMY LEAVELL BRANSFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DIANA BURK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TERRENCE BURROUGHS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRIAN CAYCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LAURA DANZE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| HOLLY M FLETCHER | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SARAH LAWRENCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BARRY MARLIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KRISTY NEAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PHIL POLK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN SANDIFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN SCHAFFNER | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ANNA TABKE | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ALYCIA VAIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILL AINSLIE | PC BOARD MBR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAMIE BLACKBURN | PC BOARD MBR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AMY LEAVELL BRANSFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TERRENCE BURROUGHS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRIAN CAYCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| HOLLY M FLETCHER | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BARRY MARLIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GRACE NELSON | BOARD MEMBE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN PENDERGRAST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PHIL POLK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN SANDIFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN SCHAFFNER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA TABKE | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ALYCIA VAIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 27, DECATUR, GA 30031-0027
- In care of
- % KATHRYN BALTZELL MCALPIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOHN SCHAFFNER, 204 LUCERNE STREET, DECATUR, GA 30030
- Signed the 990
- JOHN SCHAFFNER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (404) 373-2222
- Website
- WWW.WOODLANDSGARDEN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HLM ACCOUNTING & TAX INC
Mission
WOODLANDS GARDEN OF DECATUR INC IS A SEVEN ACRE SANCTUARY OF MAJESTIC GEORGIA PIEDMONT FOREST NEAR DOWNTOWN DECATUR. THIS ALLOWS THE PUBLIC TO EXPLORE A NATIVE PLANT HABITAT AND HISTORIC FAMILY GARDENS. THE GARDENS ARE PROTECTED GREENSPACE IN THE CITY.
Program accomplishments
- MAINTAIN THE GARDENS, OPEN THE GARDENS TO THE PUBLIC DURING EVENTS SUCH AS SUNDAYS IN THE PARK AND MIDWEEK GARDENERS, AND CONTINUE IMPLEMENTING THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE GARDENS. THERE IS NO PROGRAM REVENUE AND NO ENTRY FEES ARE CHARGED. THE EXPENSES REPORTED AS PROGRAM EXPENSES ARE USED TO MAINTAIN THE GARDENS FOR PUBLIC ENJOYMENT.Expenses $26,551
- AWARDS AND GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND DONATIONS TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $65,313
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-4521209
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,223,829
- Income (IRS master file)
- $383,731
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $383,731 | $320,273 | $3,223,829 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $422,357 | $290,597 | $3,160,371 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $364,417 | $255,161 | $3,412,304 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $286,270 | $237,321 | $2,920,540 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 27-4521209).
Questions about WOODLANDS GARDEN OF DECATUR INC
- What is the EIN of WOODLANDS GARDEN OF DECATUR INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WOODLANDS GARDEN OF DECATUR INC is 27-4521209.
- Is WOODLANDS GARDEN OF DECATUR INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to WOODLANDS GARDEN OF DECATUR INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WOODLANDS GARDEN OF DECATUR 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 WOODLANDS GARDEN OF DECATUR 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 WOODLANDS GARDEN OF DECATUR INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WOODLANDS GARDEN OF DECATUR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN SCHAFFNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of WOODLANDS GARDEN OF DECATUR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WOODLANDS GARDEN OF DECATUR INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $383,731, expenses of $320,273 and total assets of $3,223,829 at year end.
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