Nonprofit · EIN 76-0008423
GARDEN CLUB OF HOUSTON
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77027
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $839,305 | $763,218 | $76,087 | $1,148,442 | $0 | $1,148,442 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $818,762 | $616,581 | $202,181 | $1,077,071 | $5,500 | $1,071,571 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $625,414 | $644,423 | -$19,009 | $839,243 | $6,500 | $832,743 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $482,622
- Membership dues
- $218,504
- Program service revenue
- $249,716
- Investment income
- $71,242
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $37,970
- Net income from gaming
- $9,675
- Other revenue
- $35,725
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $412,246
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,950
- Occupancy
- $9,842
- Program services (functional)
- $730,162
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,092
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,964
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,077,071
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,148,442
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,148,442
- Publicly traded securities
- $941,190
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,061,200
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $87,242
- Gross receipts
- $2,158,427
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1924
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Lee | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Ruthie Kelly | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Mary Sommer Pyne | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Sara Ledbetter | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Claire Curtin | Corresponding Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Carol Price | Recording Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Estelle Lozmack | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estelle Lozmack | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Judy Lee | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Catherine Randall | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Harriet Leavell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Sarah Dameris | Corresponding Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Karen Ytterberg | Recording Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Nancy Kelley | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Kelley | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Estelle Lozmack | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Renee Davis | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| Harriet Leavell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Lynn Swanson | Corresponding Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Patty Porter | Recording Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Meg Tapp | Prior President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4212 SAN FELIPE 486, HOUSTON, TX 77027-2902
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ruthie Kelly, 4212 San Felipe 486, Houston, TX 77027
- Signed the 990
- Sara Ledbetter, Treasurer
- Phone
- (713) 628-2953
- Website
- www.gchouston.org
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
The Club's mission is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening and to protect the quality of the environment through programs and action in the fields of education, conservation, and civic improvement.
Program accomplishments
- Community Donations: Upholding our mission to "stimulate the love of gardening and to protect the quality of the environment," the Club supports organizations like Urban Harvest, Memorial Park Conservancy, and other educational institutions like Houston Museum of Natural Science Cockrell Butterfly Center for educational internships and educational publications.Expenses $275,646 · grants $275,646
- Bulb & Plant Mart: Each year the Garden Club of Houston gathers the best bulbs and plants suitable for our area and makes them available to the public. During this event, experts are provided to give talks open to the public and booklets are distributed describing the planting, care and maintenance of bulbs and plants. All active members volunteer for this event and are present to answer questions and provide educational information. Approximately 1,000 volunteer hours are donated to this event.Expenses $181,634 · revenue $189,672
- Other Program Services: The Club's mission is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening and to protect the quality of the environment through programs and action in the fields of education, conservation and civic improvement. Programs to accomplish this mission include open meetings, flower shows, conferences, correspondence and publications.Expenses $136,282 · revenue $60,044
- Public Gardens: The Club maintains the South Lawn Garden at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, the public garden at Houston Hospice in the Texas Medical Center, and supports the restoration of the MFAH-Rienzi Gardens. The Garden Club provides maintenance and embellishment of these public spaces, which are enjoyed by all Houstonians and many visitors to our city.Expenses $136,600 · grants $136,600
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0008423
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C420)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,148,442
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,158,427
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $839,305 | $763,218 | $1,148,442 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $818,762 | $616,581 | $1,077,071 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $625,414 | $644,423 | $839,243 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $543,335 | $483,470 | $837,997 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | 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 76-0008423).
Questions about GARDEN CLUB OF HOUSTON
- What is the EIN of GARDEN CLUB OF HOUSTON?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GARDEN CLUB OF HOUSTON is 76-0008423.
- Is GARDEN CLUB OF HOUSTON tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to GARDEN CLUB OF HOUSTON tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GARDEN CLUB OF HOUSTON 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 GARDEN CLUB OF HOUSTON 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 GARDEN CLUB OF HOUSTON 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 GARDEN CLUB OF HOUSTON?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Ruthie Kelly.
- Who are the officers and directors of GARDEN CLUB OF HOUSTON?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GARDEN CLUB OF HOUSTON have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $839,305, expenses of $763,218 and total assets of $1,148,442 at year end.
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