Nonprofit · EIN 91-1960335
MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF CHELAN -DOUGLAS COUNTIES
Tax-exempt · WENATCHEE, WA 98801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $53,497 | $43,199 | $10,298 | $85,651 | $0 | $85,651 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $290
- Program service revenue
- $35,438
- Investment income
- $1,716
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $16,053
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Occupancy
- $3,500
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,132
- Other expenses
- $36,567
- Program services (functional)
- $20,570
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $75,353
- Total assets, end of year
- $85,651
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $85,651
- Cash, savings and investments
- $85,651
- Gross receipts
- $62,297
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Jensen | President | 15 | $0 |
| Shelly Miline | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Jill Roberson | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Donna Wight | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Lisa Pettigrew | Position 1 | 5 | $0 |
| Tracy Jensen | Position 2 | 5 | $0 |
| Dana Cook | Past President | 2 | $0 |
| Marco Martineze | WSU Manager | 50 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 412 WASHINGTON ST, WENATCHEE, WA 98801-2855
- In care of
- % DEBRA BENBOW
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- PO BOX 2211, WENATCHEE WA 988072211
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Lauren Novack, 2019 6th St NE, East Wenatchee WA 98802
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jill Roberson, Treasurer
- Phone
- (509) 885-3261
Mission
The Master Gardener Foundation of Chelan-Douglas Counties is organized exclusively for charitable support of scientific and educational purposes, without the inclusion of any purpose or intention of carrying on any business, trade, avocation or profession for profit. In partnership with Washington State University Extension, MGFCD provides financial support to provide unbiased, research-based, WSU-approved information about non-commercial horticultural primarily to the citizens of Chelan and Douglas Counties, emphasizing sustainable gardening practices and environmental stewardship.
Program accomplishments
- Gardens: The WSU Chelan Douglas Master Gardener Program's volunteers manage the Community Education Garden in Wenatchee, the Xeric Garden along Wenatchee's riverfront, the bridge of Friendship Japanese Garden in East Wenatchee, the Pollinator Garden at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery and the Boswell Garden at the Chelan County Expo Center in Cashmere. The gardens serve as inspiration for home gardeners looking to improve their garden or make changes to it. In 2025, WSU CDMG volunteers worked 2,036 hours in our gardens. The US Bureau of Labor statistics puts the value of one hours of volunteer time at $34.79. Using that hourly figure, the work that WSU CDMG volunteers put into maintaining our gardens is valued at $70,832.Expenses $8,963
- Education: WSU Chelan Douglas Master Gardeners promote sustainable gardening through maintaining its demonstration gardens and classes offering a variety of settings. Nearly every class is open to the public free of charge. Master Gardeners also conduct weekly Plant Clinics, giving home gardeners an opportunity to speak one-on-one with a Master Gardener to address their specific gardening issues/problems. Our volunteers are also present at a variety of community events and fairs to answer gardening questions. The number of people who visited our in-person clinics and community booth events totaled 825 during 2025. All told, MG volunteers put in 1,640 hours towards providing education to home gardeners in Chelan and Douglas counties during 2025. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the value of one hour of volunteer time at $34.79. Using that hourly figure, the work that WSU MGCD volunteers put towards proving education to the public is valued at $57,055.Expenses $2,807
- Plant Sale-Each spring, approximately 60 Master Gardener volunteers work together to make the Foundation plant sale a profitable event that helps support the Chelan-Douglas County Master Gardener's education programs, plant and insect clinic, and community gardens. Approximately 250 plants were donated by fellow Master Gardeners. Besides the donated plants, several varieties of tomatoes, peppers, and other vegetables and herbs were started and grown in a greenhouse. Native and drought resistant plants and other perennials were purchased from local nurseries.Expenses $8,800
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1960335
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C42)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $85,651
- Income (IRS master file)
- $62,297
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $53,497 | $43,199 | $85,651 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Lauren Novack | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Lauren Novack | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Stephenie Santa Cruz | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Susan Peterson | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Susan Copner | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 91-1960335).
Questions about MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF CHELAN -DOUGLAS COUNTIES
- What is the EIN of MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF CHELAN -DOUGLAS COUNTIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF CHELAN -DOUGLAS COUNTIES is 91-1960335.
- Is MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF CHELAN -DOUGLAS COUNTIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF CHELAN -DOUGLAS COUNTIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF CHELAN -DOUGLAS COUNTIES 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 MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF CHELAN -DOUGLAS COUNTIES 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 MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF CHELAN -DOUGLAS COUNTIES 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 MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF CHELAN -DOUGLAS COUNTIES?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Lauren Novack.
- Who are the officers and directors of MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF CHELAN -DOUGLAS COUNTIES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF CHELAN -DOUGLAS COUNTIES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $53,497, expenses of $43,199 and total assets of $85,651 at year end.
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