Nonprofit · EIN 73-6068213
TULSA GARDEN CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · TULSA, OK 74114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $631,479 | $1,026,358 | -$394,879 | $2,383,192 | $96,576 | $2,286,616 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,186,618 | $971,833 | $214,785 | $2,792,195 | $169,723 | $2,622,472 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $251,299
- Membership dues
- $39,058
- Program service revenue
- $31,470
- Investment income
- $91,900
- Net rental income
- $261,791
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$12,045
- Other revenue
- $256,810
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $86,846
- Other salaries and wages
- $253,050
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $378,148
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $30,536
- Depreciation
- $3,788
- Program services (functional)
- $955,146
- Management and general (functional)
- $54,779
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,433
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,792,195
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,383,192
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $96,576
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,286,616
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,193
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,457,648
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,108,571
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $178,045
- Gross receipts
- $643,524
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 1950
- State of legal domicile
- OK
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Chalus | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $86,846 |
| Ross Swimmer | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Gardner | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Perkins | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kathi Blazer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Marc Hornbrook | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Andy Zanovich | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Andrea Cooper | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Young | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Butchko Jr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dwayne Wilkerson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ginger Veitch | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bryn Stratton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cyndee Maxwell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cathy Covington | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susanna Belzley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael McBride | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Chalus | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $88,922 |
| Ross Swimmer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Gardner | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Andrea Cooper | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Perkins | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Susanna Belzley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kathi Blazer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Fencl | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Marc Hornbrook | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Langdon | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Denise Payne | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael McBride | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cyndee Maxwell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cindy Flores | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2435 S PEORIA AVE, TULSA, OK 74114-1326
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Andrew Fusco, 2435 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114
- Signed the 990
- Andrew Fusco, Executive Director
- Phone
- (918) 576-5155
- Return prepared by
- Hinkle & Company PC
Mission
To serve as horticultural headquarters with diverse educational opportunities for our community, and to provide exceptional and unique guest experiences in Woodward Park
Program accomplishments
- The Teaching Garden and Visitor Center is a demonstration garden in Woodward Park, staffed by well-trained volunteers who share their knowledge and love of gardening with the public through tours, demonstrations, classes, and other educational activities.Expenses $4,070 · revenue $13,115
- The Woodward Park Program oversees capital improvements, restoration projects, and horticultural enhancements within the historic Woodward Park and gardens. Tulsa Garden Center coordinates design, fundraising, and implementation efforts that preserve the park's historic character while improving accessibility, visitor experience, and long-term sustainability.Expenses $225,578
- The Community Education and Events Center program encompasses the numerous lectures, classes, training, plant shows, and other special educational events hosted by the Tulsa Garden Center throughout the year, also including most all events offered by over 17 affiliated organizations which call the Tulsa Garden Center home such as the Tulsa Audubon Society, the Tulsa Sierra Club, the Tulsa Rose Society, and the Tulsa Garden Club, and lastly includes the Tulsa Garden Center's outreach activities which showcase all Woodward Park historical buildings and structures as community event venues.Expenses $438,241 · revenue $5,011
- Expenses $287,257 · revenue $20,408
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 73-6068213
- 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
- 1952
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C410)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,383,192
- Income (IRS master file)
- $643,524
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $631,479 | $1,026,358 | $2,383,192 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,186,618 | $971,833 | $2,792,195 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,637,570 | $966,660 | $2,427,303 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 73-6068213).
Questions about TULSA GARDEN CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of TULSA GARDEN CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TULSA GARDEN CENTER INC is 73-6068213.
- Is TULSA GARDEN CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1952.
- Are donations to TULSA GARDEN CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TULSA GARDEN CENTER 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 TULSA GARDEN CENTER INC 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 TULSA GARDEN CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of TULSA GARDEN CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Andrew Fusco.
- Who are the officers and directors of TULSA GARDEN CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,846 (Laura Chalus, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does TULSA GARDEN CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $631,479, expenses of $1,026,358 and total assets of $2,383,192 at year end.
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