Nonprofit · EIN 77-0442485
MONTEREY BAY MASTER GARDENERS
Tax-exempt · SALINAS, CA 93901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $54,248 | $46,824 | $7,424 | $115,104 | $3,748 | $111,356 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,843
- Membership dues
- $15,626
- Program service revenue
- $2,793
- Investment income
- $131
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $23,855
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,177
- Occupancy
- $2,329
- Printing, publications and postage
- $858
- Other expenses
- $41,460
- Program services (functional)
- $35,351
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $103,932
- Total assets, end of year
- $115,104
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,748
- Net assets, end of year
- $111,356
- Cash, savings and investments
- $112,759
- Gross receipts
- $57,612
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 June 30, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Bell | President | 10 | $0 |
| Atticus Rotili | Vice-president | 10 | $0 |
| Ramie Allred | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Harry J Lee | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Joy Agcongay | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Charlene McKowen | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Kerith Koontz | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Corrie Rothman | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Mark Zielinski | Director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1432 ABBOTT ST, SALINAS, CA 93901-4507
- In care of
- % PAULA FISLER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 1432 Abbott Street, Salinas CA 93901
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Harry J Lee, 2939 Park Ave Apt 2, Soquel CA 95073
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Harry Lee, Treasurer
- Phone
- (805) 218-7797
- Website
- https://mbmg.ucanr.edu/
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0442485 or by the name MONTEREY BAY MASTER GARDENERS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Financial support for the University of California Master Gardener program in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties whose purpose is to support home gardeners and the public with researched based information through classes, information booths, gardens and other activities.
Program accomplishments
- Construction of a new demonstration garden in WatsonvilleExpenses $23,886
- Public information workshopsExpenses $1,904
- Portable edible garden program offering training for container gardening and nutrition information for families with limited space.Expenses $2,511
- Training a new class of 42 Master GardenersExpenses $6,318
- Public information booths, Public inquiry with gardening questions, MG continuing educationExpenses $732
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0442485
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C42)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Harry J Lee | June 30, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $54,248 | $46,824 | $115,104 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Rita Bell | June 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Rita Bell | June 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Rita J Bell | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 77-0442485).
Questions about MONTEREY BAY MASTER GARDENERS
- What is the EIN of MONTEREY BAY MASTER GARDENERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTEREY BAY MASTER GARDENERS is 77-0442485.
- Is MONTEREY BAY MASTER GARDENERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to MONTEREY BAY MASTER GARDENERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTEREY BAY MASTER GARDENERS file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of MONTEREY BAY MASTER GARDENERS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MONTEREY BAY MASTER GARDENERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended June 30, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MONTEREY BAY MASTER GARDENERS?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Harry J Lee.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTEREY BAY MASTER GARDENERS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MONTEREY BAY MASTER GARDENERS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $54,248, expenses of $46,824 and total assets of $115,104 at year end.
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