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Nonprofit · EIN 47-5564883

BULLINGTON GARDENS INC

Tax-exempt · HENDERSONVLLE, NC 28792

Financials

$340K$214K2023$315K$241K2024$297K$243K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BULLINGTON GARDENS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$296,579$242,952$53,627$1,039,253$122,791$916,462
December 31, 2024990$314,727$240,828$73,899$972,738$128,651$844,087
December 31, 2023990$339,716$213,666$126,050$903,782$138,308$765,474
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$137,622
Membership dues
$16,464
Program service revenue
$33,076
Investment income
$20,348
Net rental income
$4,173
Net income from fundraising events
$10,527
Net income from sales of inventory
$89,482
Other revenue
$105,533

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$141,548
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$146,586
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,665
Occupancy
$3,466
Depreciation
$20,924
Program services (functional)
$207,111
Management and general (functional)
$30,077
Fundraising (functional)
$5,764

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$972,738
Total assets, end of year
$1,039,253
Total liabilities, end of year
$122,791
Net assets, end of year
$916,462
Land, buildings and equipment
$362,535
Net assets without donor restrictions
$816,462
Net assets with donor restrictions
$100,000
Gross receipts
$342,752
Employees
5
Volunteers
106
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
NC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ANNIE HIGGINSDIRECTOR
Officer
40$0$36,325
MARTIN EBLECHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JAN KINGVICE CHAIRPE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SCOTT MOORESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GARY GERMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JANE DAVISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JOELLEN JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
13$0$0
DONNA KALMINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TERRY KELLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOE NEIGELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
ANDRA NUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CAROLINE PATTERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BECKY POLONSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
STUART RICHENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ANNIE HIGGINSDIRECTOR
Officer
40$0$36,236
MARTIN EBLECHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
JAN KINGVICE CHAIRPE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SCOTT MOORESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GARY GERMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JACKIE HONEYCUTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOELLEN JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
14$0$0
DONNA KALMINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TERRY KELLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOE NEIGELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0$0
ANDRA NUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BECKY POLONSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
STUART RICHENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ANNIE HIGGINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0$34,952
ROSIE REEVESEDUCATIONAL
Officer
40$0$19,065
TRACY CALLAEDUCATIONAL
Officer
40$0$4,963
BECKY POLONSKYCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARTIN EBLEVICE CHAIRPE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
ANDRA NUSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GARY GERMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JACKIE HONEYCUTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOELLEN JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DONNA KALMINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TERRY KELLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAN KINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SCOTT MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOE NEIGELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
STUART RICHENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
95 UPPER RED OAK TRL, HENDERSONVLLE, NC 28792-7178
In care of
% ANNE HIGGINS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MARTIN EBLE, 95 UPPER RED OAK TRAIL, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792
Signed the 990
MARTIN EBLE, CHAIRPERSON
Phone
(828) 698-6104
Return prepared by
GOULD KILLIAN CPA GROUP PA

Mission

TO CONNECT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED HORTICULTURE EDUCATION; TO DEMONSTRATE THE BEAUTY AND VALUE OF NATIVE AND ORNAMENTAL PLANTS THROUGH THEMED PUBLIC GARDENS; AND TO ENHANCE THE LIFE SKILLS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL OR MENTAL CHALLENGES THROUGH HORTICULTURE THERAPY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HORTICULTURE THERAPY PROGRAMS OFFERING PLANT-BASED ACTIVITIES TO STUDENTS AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AS A MEANS OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT, REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS. STUDENTS TEND GARDENS, LEARN PROPAGATION TECHNIQUES, AND ENJOY THE GROUNDS. SERVED 215 STUDENTS AND 100 TEENS.
    Expenses $55,596 · revenue $18,577
  • CONDUCT WORKSHOPS THAT CONNECT CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED HORTICULTURE EDUCATION. EDUCATED OVER 650 ADULTS IN EDUCATIONAL CLASSES OR ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOPS. TAUGHT 1500 STUDENTS IN CLASSES OR FIELD TRIPS.
    Expenses $31,981 · revenue $13,669
  • PROVIDE A BOTANICAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE USE, EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE GENERAL POPULATION. HELD 36 WORKSHOPS OR COMMUNITY EVENTS IN 2025 HOSTED 12,000 VISITORS TO FAIRY TRAIL.
    Expenses $119,534 · revenue $830

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-5564883
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J22)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,039,253
Income (IRS master file)
$342,752

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$296,579$242,952$1,039,253XML
990December 2024$314,727$240,828$972,738XML
990December 2023$339,716$213,666$903,782XML
990December 2022$439,307$209,626$786,715IRS
990December 2021–––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 47-5564883).

Questions about BULLINGTON GARDENS INC

What is the EIN of BULLINGTON GARDENS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BULLINGTON GARDENS INC is 47-5564883.
Is BULLINGTON GARDENS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to BULLINGTON GARDENS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BULLINGTON GARDENS 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 BULLINGTON GARDENS 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 BULLINGTON GARDENS 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 BULLINGTON GARDENS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MARTIN EBLE.
Who are the officers and directors of BULLINGTON GARDENS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BULLINGTON GARDENS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $296,579, expenses of $242,952 and total assets of $1,039,253 at year end.

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