Nonprofit · EIN 46-3697674
THE GARDENWORKS PROJECT
Tax-exempt · WHEATON, IL 60187
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $155,264 | $148,757 | $6,507 | $26,702 | $5,206 | $21,496 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $148,976 | $152,975 | -$3,999 | $18,582 | $4,093 | $14,489 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $126,361 | $142,308 | -$15,947 | $29,087 | $10,599 | $18,488 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $144,503
- Program service revenue
- $250
- Net income from fundraising events
- $10,511
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $43,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $93,725
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $5,400
- Printing, publications and postage
- $459
- Other expenses
- $49,173
- Program services (functional)
- $104,727
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,582
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,702
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,206
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,496
- Cash, savings and investments
- $26,702
- Gross receipts
- $164,543
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teri Wood | Executive Dir. | 25 | $43,200 |
| Erica Ramsay | President | 4 | $0 |
| Nancy Bell | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| Joy Rosenberg | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Jesse Laseman | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Matthew Tansley | Past President | 4 | $0 |
| Bill Waters | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Kim Stocki | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Tracy Hernandez | Director | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teri Wood | Executive Dir. | 25 | $43,039 |
| Matthew Tansley | President | 4 | $0 |
| Nancy Bell | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| Joy Rosenberg | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Jesse Laseman | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Erica Ramsay | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Bill Waters | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Kim Stocki | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Tracy Hernandez | Director | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teri Wood | Executive Dir. | 25 | $22,500 |
| Jean Iseman | Past ED | 25 | $15,000 |
| Matthew Tansley | President | 4 | $0 |
| Nancy Bell | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| Joy Rosenberg | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Jesse Laseman | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Emily Kehoe | Past President | 4 | $0 |
| Bill Waters | Director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2100 MANCHESTER RD STE 970, WHEATON, IL 60187-4672
- In care of
- % MATT TANSLEY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- PO BOX 1244, ST CHARLES IL 601747244
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Jean Iseman, 33W726 Army Trail Road, Wayne IL 60184
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Erica Ramsay, Current President
- Phone
- (630) 780-8866
- Website
- www.gardenworksproject.org
- Return prepared by
- Janice Moen CPA
Mission
The GardenWorks Project promotes organic suburban agriculture to improve the well-being of our community, the environment, and those facing food insecurity. We empower, educate, and support all food growers in their efforts to nourish their families and neighbors in need.
Program accomplishments
- Home Gardening Program - Provide home gardening opportunities to food insecure individuals within western Chicagoland. Clients are provided with resources, services and participation in educational events. In 2025,134 4 x 8 garden beds were provided to individuals facing food insecurity. In 2025, 88 families/300 individuals were given a garden bed. All produce grown directly benefits the participating households.Expenses $17,464
- Community Gardening Support Program - Supports and educates community gardeners and local community growers strengthening the capacity of shared growing spaces to produce fresh, healthy food, which is distributed to non-profit partners (i.e. food pantries). Since 2017, the GardenWorks Project has helped establish 26 community garden sites. In addition, the organization launched a production site in partnership with the DuPage County Fairgrounds in February, 2022. In 2025, all sites and individual growers produced and donated more than 6,900 pounds of fresh produce, which has been distributed to ten local food pantries expanding access to nutritious food to individuals and families in need.Expenses $81,161
- Food Growers Network - Provide education and training opportunities for food growers to engage within the local food system. In-person events were provided throughout the year, as well as free resources to all members and clients interested in participating. The GardenWorks Project continued its partnership with Fresh Food Connect, a national mobile app operator, to connect home growers with donation opportunities within the region diverting potential food waste towards emergency food assistance agencies.Expenses $6,102
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
- 46-3697674
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,702
- Income (IRS master file)
- $164,543
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $155,264 | $148,757 | $26,702 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $148,976 | $152,975 | $18,582 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $126,361 | $142,308 | $29,087 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Jean Iseman | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 46-3697674).
Questions about THE GARDENWORKS PROJECT
- What is the EIN of THE GARDENWORKS PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GARDENWORKS PROJECT is 46-3697674.
- Is THE GARDENWORKS PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to THE GARDENWORKS PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE GARDENWORKS PROJECT 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 GARDENWORKS PROJECT 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 THE GARDENWORKS PROJECT 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 THE GARDENWORKS PROJECT?
- The 990-N for 2017 names Jean Iseman.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE GARDENWORKS PROJECT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $43,200 (Teri Wood, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does THE GARDENWORKS PROJECT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $155,264, expenses of $148,757 and total assets of $26,702 at year end.
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