Nonprofit · EIN 91-1708135
SKAGIT COUNTY MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BURLINGTON, WA 98233
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $75,652 | $48,143 | $27,509 | $85,639 | $3,931 | $81,708 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $49,758 | $52,714 | -$2,956 | $58,175 | $3,976 | $54,199 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $32,205
- Program service revenue
- $1,000
- Investment income
- $701
- Net income from fundraising events
- $41,746
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $300
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Occupancy
- $973
- Printing, publications and postage
- $311
- Other expenses
- $46,559
- Program services (functional)
- $39,348
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $58,175
- Total assets, end of year
- $85,639
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,931
- Net assets, end of year
- $81,708
- Cash, savings and investments
- $85,514
- Gross receipts
- $101,544
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Smeltzer | Director and President | 28 | $0 |
| Marlene Finley | Director and Past President | 4 | $0 |
| Diane Romero | Director and President-Elect | 12 | $0 |
| Elaine Richards | Director and Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Laura Kuhn | Director and Secretary | 8 | $0 |
| Katherine O'Hara | Director and Treasurer | 16 | $0 |
| Diane Bauman | Director | 6 | $0 |
| Hank Davies | Director | 22 | $0 |
| Hallie Kintner | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Karen Nelson | Director | 7 | $0 |
| Sandra Swarbrick | Director | 9 | $0 |
| Patty Tingler | Director | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlene Finley | Director and President | 4 | $0 |
| Sandra Swarbrick | Director and Past President | 11 | $0 |
| Deborah Smeltzer | Director and President Elect | 27 | $0 |
| Elaine Richards | Director and Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Katherine O'Hara | Director and Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Diane Bauman | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Nancy Crowell | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Hank Davies | Director | 22 | $0 |
| Dixie Mitchell | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Karen Nelson | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Patty Tingler | Director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11768 WESTAR LANE, BURLINGTON, WA 98233-3672
- In care of
- % SKAGIT COUNTY M G FOUNDATION
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO Box 2801, Mount Vernon WA 98273
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Marlene Finley, PO Box 2801, Mount Vernon WA 98273
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Deborah Smeltzer, Treasurer
- Phone
- (360) 428-4270
- Website
- www.skagitmg.org
Mission
Educate Skagit County residents on home horticulture
Program accomplishments
- Maintain and enhance our Discovery Garden, a demonstration garden open free to the public, visited by over 1,310 people a year, where we share knowledge about local food production, pollinators, native plants, "right plant-right place," water conservation, soil health, plant biodiversity, and sustainable gardening practices, while visitors benefit from our inspiring, relaxing, and beautiful location. This space is also one of our primary sites for outreach and education, including our Tulip Festival visitors (267), DIG-IT! Youth Outreach (300), and Open House visitors (384), events also described in Line 29 and included in people totals for both Line 28 and Line 29.Expenses $35,994
- Conduct free educational events for the public regarding home gardening, including lectures, open houses, science demonstrations, garden guide services, children's programs, farmers markets, county fair booths, and outreach during Latino community events. In 2024, we reached over 3,280 people during these events , some of which take place in our Discovery Garden as described in Line 28.Expenses $2,861
- Host regular, plant problem diagnostic clinics for the public at no charge, to help people with their questions about plant selection; plant identification; plant care issues, such as pruning and fertilization; and plant disease questions. Over 1,540 people were served by our plant clinics during 2024.Expenses $493
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
- 91-1708135
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C42)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $85,639
- Income (IRS master file)
- $101,544
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $75,652 | $48,143 | $85,639 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $49,758 | $52,714 | $58,175 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Marlene Finley | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: SANDRA SWARBRICK | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: DEBORAH SMELTZER | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 91-1708135).
Questions about SKAGIT COUNTY MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SKAGIT COUNTY MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SKAGIT COUNTY MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION is 91-1708135.
- Is SKAGIT COUNTY MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to SKAGIT COUNTY MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SKAGIT COUNTY MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION 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 SKAGIT COUNTY MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION 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 SKAGIT COUNTY MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION 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 SKAGIT COUNTY MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Marlene Finley.
- Who are the officers and directors of SKAGIT COUNTY MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SKAGIT COUNTY MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $75,652, expenses of $48,143 and total assets of $85,639 at year end.
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