Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council Inc
- Assets
- $404.3k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Fort Myers, FL
- Founding
- 03/1967
- Data as of
- 05/2022
- EIN
- 59-6174630
Organization Overview
Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council Inc is located in Fort Myers, FL. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council Inc 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 05/2022, Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council Inc generated $90.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $92.4k during the year ending 05/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GENERAL NATURE AND OBJECTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO FOSTER, PROMOTE AND INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION AND CONSERVATION IN AND AROUND FORT MYERS AND LEE COUNTY FLORIDA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE COUNCIL PRESENTED PROGRAMS ON FLORAL DESIGN AND HORTICULTURE TO THE MEMBERSHIP. THEY DEMONSTRATED FLORAL DESIGN TO THE PUBLIC IN CONNECTION WITH THE EDISON-FORD WINTER ESTATES AT ART IN BLOOM. THE COUNCIL USED PUBLIC EVENTS TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERSHIP IN MEMBER CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. THE COUNCIL PROVIDED SUGGESTIONS FOR SPEAKERS AT LOCAL EVENTS THROUGH THEIR WEB SITE. THE BOTANICAL GARDEN IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC EACH WEEK DURING SEASON AS WELL AS AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATELY SCHEDULED TOURS.
SPONSORED A LOCAL CHILD TO ATTEND THE FLORIDA FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS, INC. YOUTH NATURE CAMP AND FORD EDISON ESTATES SUMMER CAMP. AWARDED A $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP TO A DESERVING STUDENT AT FGCU. THE COUNCIL SUPPORTED THE LAKES PARK CHILDREN'S GARDEN AND HONORED A DECEASED BOARD MEMBER WITH A TRIBUTE TO BE DISPLAYED AT THE COUNCIL. ALSO SPONSORED A CHILF AT THE FORD EDISON ESTATES SUMMER CAMP.
WORK WAS COMPLETED ON 8/31/16 FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE HEADQUARTERS BUILDING TO MAKE IT MORE USEFUL FOR THE MEMBER CLUBS, PLANT SOCIETIES AND AFFILIATES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mitzi Maarckesano Director | 3 | $0 | |
Paula Novander Director | 3 | $0 | |
Judith Francino Director | 3 | $0 | |
Sylvia Swartz Second Vice President | 5 | $0 | |
Susan Lawson President | 15 | $0 | |
Mae Jean Nothstine First Vice President | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $82,995 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,904 |
| Membership dues | $1,290 |
| Investment income | $159 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $90,348 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,618 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $57,654 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,049 |
| Other expenses | $29,090 |
| Total expenses | $92,411 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $403,933 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $404,261 |
| Total liabilities | $11,385 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $392,876 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council Inc has recieved totaling $9,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Southwest Florida Community Foundation Inc Fort Myers, FL PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $9,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc Sarasota, FL | $76,954,019 | $19,275,923 |
Ida Cason Callaway Foundation Pine Mountain, GA | $48,458,160 | $4,681,748 |
Montgomery Botancial Center Inc Miami, FL | $32,395,379 | $3,972,088 |
Mckee Botanical Garden Inc Vero Beach, FL | $16,253,485 | $2,547,624 |
Mobile Memorial Gardens Inc Mobile, AL | $10,534,972 | $2,677,981 |
Huntsville Madison County Botanical Garden Society Inc Huntsville, AL | $23,752,323 | $2,244,928 |
St Monica Gardens Inc Lauderdale Lakes, FL | $8,355,974 | $863,809 |
The Columbus Botanical Gardens Inc Columbus, GA | $8,767,934 | $815,022 |
St Josephs Garden Courts Inc Orlando, FL | $8,526,355 | $638,481 |
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens Inc Punta Gorda, FL | $498,065 | $966,093 |
Miami Beach Garden Conservancy Inc Miami Beach, FL | $1,486,518 | $1,084,571 |
North Florida Botanical Society Inc Gainesville, FL | $1,213,398 | $826,450 |