Nonprofit · EIN 72-1494460
ST TAMMANY MASTERS GARDNERS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · COVINGTON, LA 70433
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $51,933 | $54,178 | -$2,245 | $53,054 | $0 | $53,054 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $58,364 | $69,750 | -$11,386 | $55,299 | $0 | $55,299 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,000
- Membership dues
- $5,704
- Program service revenue
- $25,122
- Investment income
- $64
- Net income from fundraising events
- $15,435
- Other revenue
- $2,608
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $503
- Printing, publications and postage
- $379
- Other expenses
- $38,296
- Program services (functional)
- $39,524
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $55,299
- Total assets, end of year
- $53,054
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $53,054
- Cash, savings and investments
- $53,054
- Gross receipts
- $64,297
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Katherine Villere | President | 10 | $0 |
| Earlyn Jaster | Vice-President | 10 | $0 |
| JAN PESSES | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| MELANIE EDWARDS | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| SUZANNE KREIGER | Past President | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY KATHERINE VILLERE | President | 5 | $0 |
| ERLYN JASTER | Vice-President | 10 | $0 |
| SNOANN WILLETT | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| MELANIE EDWARDS | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| JAN PESSES | Past President | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1301 NORTH FLORIDA STREET, COVINGTON, LA 70433-1595
- In care of
- % BONNIE A BLANKE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1301 NORTH FLORIDA STREET, COVINGTON LA 70434
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- JAN PESSES, 576 JACK DR, COVINGTON LA 70433
- Signed the 990-EZ
- EARLYN JASTER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (985) 875-2635
- Website
- STMasterGardener.org
- Return prepared by
- GERALYN Z SUHOR CPA
Mission
TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF HORTICULTURE TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST THE LA AG EXTENSION SERVICE AND NEW MASTER GARDNENERS IN FULFILLING VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT.
Program accomplishments
- Semi- annual garden/horicultural seminars with guest speakers from otherstates and table talks on growing different plantsAttendance from the public averages 750 people exclusive of volunteers from MG membersExpenses $23,929
- Other program services are Care and Maintaining gardens of specialPublic non-profit facilities such as the Otis House, Lacombebutterfly gardens and parenting centerExpenses $3,231
- Plant Show:Fundraiser- This is held on Parish grounds and open to public to showcase growers around the state, sale of plants at Seminar and the sale of merchandisefor gardens,landscapes. Proceeds from this program supports scholarships to High Schools and college students.Approx 300 to 700 people benefittedExpenses $12,364
- Other program services are Care and maintaining gardens of special Public non-profit facilities such as the Otis house, Lacombe butterfly gardens and Parenting center
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 | Not 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
- 72-1494460
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C42)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $53,054
- Income (IRS master file)
- $64,297
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- October 11, 2017
- Reinstated
- Effective September 15, 2017
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $51,933 | $54,178 | $53,054 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $58,364 | $69,750 | $55,299 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: JAN PESSES | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: JAN PESSES | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Jan Gardner | 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 72-1494460).
Questions about ST TAMMANY MASTERS GARDNERS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of ST TAMMANY MASTERS GARDNERS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ST TAMMANY MASTERS GARDNERS ASSOCIATION is 72-1494460.
- Is ST TAMMANY MASTERS GARDNERS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective September 15, 2017.
- Are donations to ST TAMMANY MASTERS GARDNERS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ST TAMMANY MASTERS GARDNERS ASSOCIATION 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 ST TAMMANY MASTERS GARDNERS ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ST TAMMANY MASTERS GARDNERS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ST TAMMANY MASTERS GARDNERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-N for 2022 names JAN PESSES.
- Who are the officers and directors of ST TAMMANY MASTERS GARDNERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ST TAMMANY MASTERS GARDNERS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $51,933, expenses of $54,178 and total assets of $53,054 at year end.
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