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Nonprofit · EIN 84-2514200

OHIO NATIVE PLANT MONTH

Tax-exempt · SHAKER HTS, OH 44120

Financials

$38K$2K2024$23K$12K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OHIO NATIVE PLANT MONTH by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$22,643$11,651$10,992$64,140$850$63,290
December 31, 2024990-EZ (amended)$38,425$1,766$36,659$52,421$123$52,298
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$20,278
Program service revenue
$2,365

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$6,685
Printing, publications and postage
$1,245
Other expenses
$3,721
Program services (functional)
$6,970

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$52,421
Total assets, end of year
$64,140
Total liabilities, end of year
$850
Net assets, end of year
$63,290
Cash, savings and investments
$46,596
Gross receipts
$22,643

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jane EllisonPresident25$0
Jessie WebsterTreasurer2$0
Renee BoronkaAt-Large2$0
Julie SlaterSecretary2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nancy LinzPresident5$0
Nate JohnsonVice President1$0
Hope TaftSecretary3$0
Marcy SpearTreasurer1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2665 LEIGHTON RD, SHAKER HTS, OH 44120-1322
In care of
% JANE ELLISON
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
9655 Fox Hollow Ln, Cincinnati OH 45243
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Marcy Spear, 9655 Fox Hollow Ln, Cincinnati OH 45243
Signed the 990-EZ
Jessie Webster, Treasurer

Mission

Ohio Native Plants is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to inspire Ohioans to learn about appreciate protect and plant native species for healthier backyard habitats while promoting the conservation of Ohios natural heritage and biodiversity. The organization advances its mission by providing educational resources community programs outreach initiatives and partnerships that encourage the use of native plants support pollinators and wildlife reduce invasive species and foster environmental stewardship throughout Ohio.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Educational Website and Statewide Outreach: Ohio Native Plants invested $5,725 during 2025 to redesign and expand its public educational website creating a more comprehensive statewide resource for learning about locating growing and protecting Ohio native plants. The project developed and enhanced resources for home gardeners educators community organizations and growers including a native plant nursery map native plant lists seasonal plant sale information pollinator gardening guidance invasive species resources downloadable educational materials and native plant posters. The website redevelopment also established a stronger foundation for future educational outreach and public engagement in support of Nature in My Backyard Ohio Native Plant Month and the organizations broader mission to inspire Ohioans to learn about appreciate protect and plant native species.
    Expenses $5,725
  • Nature in My Backyard: During 2025 Ohio Native Plants collaborated with community partners to support the ongoing development of the Nature in My Backyard initiative which promotes native plant gardening and habitat conservation. The organization designed and printed field guides to support participant education and began developing concepts for incorporating Nature in My Backyard resources into its redesigned website. These investments strengthened the initiatives educational foundation and prepared it for broader integration into Ohio Native Plants programming.
    Expenses $1,245

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for OHIO NATIVE PLANT MONTH

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
84-2514200
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$64,140
Income (IRS master file)
$22,643

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$22,643$11,651$64,140XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Marcy Spear
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024$38,425$1,766$52,421XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Nancy Linz
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Marcy Spear
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Nancy Linz
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Nancy Linz
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about OHIO NATIVE PLANT MONTH

What is the EIN of OHIO NATIVE PLANT MONTH?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OHIO NATIVE PLANT MONTH is 84-2514200.
Is OHIO NATIVE PLANT MONTH tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to OHIO NATIVE PLANT MONTH tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OHIO NATIVE PLANT MONTH file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of OHIO NATIVE PLANT MONTH due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OHIO NATIVE PLANT MONTH last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OHIO NATIVE PLANT MONTH?
The 990-N for 2024 names Marcy Spear.
Who are the officers and directors of OHIO NATIVE PLANT MONTH?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OHIO NATIVE PLANT MONTH have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,643, expenses of $11,651 and total assets of $64,140 at year end.

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