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Nonprofit · EIN 56-0633234

THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA INC

Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27636

Financials

$144K$98K2023$128K$107K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$127,653$106,894$20,759$765,932$11,187$754,745
May 31, 2024990$143,598$97,510$46,088$743,678$9,691$733,987
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$55,610
Membership dues
$52,252
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$63,411
Net income from fundraising events
$597
Other revenue
$8,632

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$21,000
Other salaries and wages
$32,795
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$32,813
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,000
Travel
$1,065
Program services (functional)
$39,943
Management and general (functional)
$66,951

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$743,678
Total assets, end of year
$765,932
Total liabilities, end of year
$11,187
Net assets, end of year
$754,745
Publicly traded securities
$714,814
Net assets without donor restrictions
$453,718
Net assets with donor restrictions
$301,027
Gross receipts
$129,036
Employees
1
Volunteers
5,000
Year formed
1940
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA MCLENDONPRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
CHARLES MCLENDON1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
MARILYN WRIGHT2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
SUZANNE GURSKIRECORDING SECRETARY
Officer
1$0
TISH HATEMCORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Officer
1$0
TRIST STEWARTPAST TREASURER
Officer
1$0
LAURA ODENTREASURER
Officer
20$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRENDA CROCKERPRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
LINDA MCLENDON1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
CHARLES MCLENDON2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
BARBARA BITTLER3RD VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
BILLIE OAKLEYRECORDING SECRETARY
Officer
1$0
TULA SATTERFIELDCORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Officer
1$0
CONNIE JO GOODSONTREASURER
Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 33520, RALEIGH, NC 27636-3520
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
340 Hambrick Court, Winston Salem NC 27106
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LAURA ODEN, PO BOX 33520, RALEIGH, NC 27636
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Karen Buss, 217 Avalon Road SW, winston salem NC 27104
Signed the 990
BILLIE OAKLEY, TREASURER
Phone
(919) 834-0686
Return prepared by
D H CRAIG CPA P C

Mission

TO PROVIDE A NON-PROFIT, PHILANTHROPIC, AND EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MEMBERS; TO COORDINATE THE INTERESTS OF ALL MEMBER GARDEN CLUBS; TO STUDY THE ART OF GARDENING; TO ENCOURAGE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT AND THE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF OUR NATURAL RESOUCRES; AND TO ASSIST IN EDUCATING THE YOUTH OF OUR STATE IN GARDEN CLUB ACTIVITIES.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA PAID SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS ATTENDING NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT OLIVE.
    Expenses $21,000 · grants $21,000
  • THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA MAKES AWARDS TO MEMBER CLUBS WHO BEST MEET THE OBJECTIVES OF THE GARDEN CLUB AND TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR CLUB AND THEIR COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $4,280
  • THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA PAYS SMALL MONTHLY ALLOTMENTS TO ITS OFFICERS AND DISTRICT DIRECTORS.
    Expenses $5,350
  • NC GARDENER PUBLICATION - 50NATIONAL AND REGIONAL DUES - 4681WILDFLOWER BROCHURES - 750DISASTER RELIEF EXPENSES - 3000L. PETERSON GREENLEAF - 500AWARDS CHAIR EXPENSES - 332
    Expenses $9,313

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-0633234
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Group exemption
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C42)
Group exemption
6116 (30 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$765,932
Income (IRS master file)
$129,036

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$127,653$106,894$765,932XML
990May 2024$143,598$97,510$743,678XML
990May 2023$53,799$92,927$697,749IRS
990May 2022–––IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Karen Buss
May 31, 2018≤ $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 56-0633234).

Questions about THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA INC

What is the EIN of THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA INC is 56-0633234.
Is THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA 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 THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names LAURA ODEN.
Who are the officers and directors of THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $127,653, expenses of $106,894 and total assets of $765,932 at year end.

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