Civic Garden Center Of Greater Cincinnati is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 1950. According to its NTEE Classification (C40) the organization is classified as: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Civic Garden Center Of Greater Cincinnati employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Civic Garden Center Of Greater Cincinnati is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Civic Garden Center Of Greater Cincinnati generated $570.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $691.1k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ARE A REGIONALLY RECOGNIZED NONPROFIT MODEL THAT HAS BEEN TEACHING PEOPLE HOW TO GROW FOOD AND CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT SINCE 1942. FOUNDED DURING THE VICTORY GARDENS MOVEMENT AND SITUATED ON THE FORMER ESTATE OF PHILANTHROPIST CORNELIUS J. HAUCK, WE ARE CINCINNATIS GO-TO RESOURCE FOR ALL THINGS GARDENING, SUSTAINABILITY AND HORTICULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY GARDENS: OFFER SUPPORT, TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP TO GARDENERS IN MORE THAN 65 COMMUNITY GARDENS ACROSS GREATER CINCINNATI; OFFER AN INTENSIVE 12-WEEK COMMUNITY GARDEN DEVELOPMENT TRAINING THAT COVERS ALL ASPECTS OF ORGANIZING, PLANNING, DESIGNING AND SUSTAINING A COMMUNITY GARDEN; ORGANIZE AND STAFF, UPON REQUEST BY A GARDEN, VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS IN ANY COMMUNITY GARDEN IN THE NETWORK; AND PROVIDE 3 FREE VEGETABLE PLANT DISTRIBUTION EVENTS OPEN TO ALL OF THE GARDENERS IN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN NETWORK.
HORTICULTURE: OUR HORTICULTURE PROGRAM HELPS RESTORE GREENSPACES TO HEALTHY, NATIVE HABITATS, FOCUSING ON SCHOOL-BASED PROJECTS THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS IN EACH STEP OF THE RESTORATION PROCESS, INCLUDING A SEED-SAVING AND PLANT PROPAGATION PROGRAM THAT GIVES STUDENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND GARDENERS THE CHANCE TO LEARN ABOUT AND GROW NATIVE PLANTS.
ECOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY: THROUGH OUR PLATINUM LEED CERTIFIED GREEN LEARNING STATION AND ACROSS OUR HAUCK BOTANIC GARDEN SITE, WE OFFER A VARIETY OF OUTDOOR AND CLASSROOM LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND ADULTS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND HOW WE CAN USE EARTH'S RESOURCES IN WAYS THAT LEAVE THE ENVIRONMENT HEALTHY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
YOUTH EDUCATION: OUR K-12 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HOW PLANTS, ANIMALS, PEOPLE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT ARE ALL CONNECTED. THROUGH FIELD STUDIES, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND CHALLENGES, SCHOOL GARDENS AND SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES, WE HELP STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THE CURRENT STATE OF THEIR ENVIRONMENT AS WELL AS THE IMPACT OF THEIR ACTIONS UPON IT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Karen Kahle Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $63,049 |
James Allen Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Raye Allen Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Juliann Gardner Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kelly Gillen Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Stephanie Maher Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $538,769 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $538,769 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $21,533 |
Investment income | $2,073 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $8,012 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,666 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,198 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $570,936 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,707 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,240 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $300,757 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,514 |
Other employee benefits | $30,652 |
Payroll taxes | $28,766 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,919 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,532 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,803 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,794 |
Office expenses | $7,455 |
Information technology | $23,514 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,839 |
Travel | $1,236 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $198 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $26,447 |
All other expenses | $232 |
Total functional expenses | $691,070 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $126,082 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $75,143 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $49,579 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,110,280 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $152,225 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,513,309 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,757 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $9,096 |
Other liabilities | $15,000 |
Total liabilities | $48,853 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,464,456 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,513,309 |