River Oaks Garden Club
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $737.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 05/1962
- Data as of
- 05/2023
- EIN
- 74-1145998
Organization Overview
River Oaks Garden Club is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1962. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 05/2023, River Oaks Garden Club employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. River Oaks Garden Club 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 05/2023, River Oaks Garden Club generated $737.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $892.4k during the year ending 05/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, River Oaks Garden Club has awarded 84 individual grants totaling $2,427,686. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO STIMULATE KNOWLEDGE AND LOVE OF GARDENING AND TO PROTECT & IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE OTHE RIVER OAKS GARDEN CLUB SEEKS TO STIMULATE THE KNOWLEDGE AND LOVE OF GARDENING THROUGH MEETINGS, CONFERENCES AND PUBLICATIONS AND TO FOSTER CONSERVATION, CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AND EDUCATION. THE CLUB SUPPORTS OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADVANCE THE CLUB'S MISSION. THE ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED DURING THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR ARE LISTED ON SCHEDULE I. A GARDEN BOOK FOR HOUSTON AND THE TEXAS GULF COAST, FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1929, HAS BEEN ENTIRELY UPDATED, EXPANDED AND REDESIGNED WITH A NEW EMPHASIS ON ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY GARDENING AND NATIVE PLANTS. THIS LATEST EDITION REAFFIRMS THE COMMITMENT OF RIVER OAKS GARDEN CLUB TO PRESERVING OUR ENVIRONMENT, PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY, AND PLANTING WITH A PURPOSE. INCLUDED ARE LISTS OF THE NEWEST VARIETIES OF PLANTS NATIVE TO THE HOUSTON AREA, AND UPDATED IDEAS ON ORGANIC GARDENING PRACTICES, DRAINAGE, PRUNING AND WATERING. THE CURRENT PUBLICATION WAS RELEASED FOR SALE IN MARCH 2013.
THE CLUB SPONSORS THE BIENNIAL AZALEA TRAIL, A TOUR OF BAYOU BEND AS WELL AS SEVERAL MEMBERS' HOMES AND GARDENS, EVERY OTHER YEAR. THE FORUM OF CIVICS BUILDING IS ALSO ON THE TOUR AND IS THE SITE OF MANY EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS AND QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS WITH GARDENING EXPERTS. OVER 5,000 PEOPLE TYPICALLY ATTEND THIS THREE-DAY EVENT AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE CLUB VOLUNTEER A MINIMUM OF TEN HOURS TO HELP STAGE THE EVENT. THE TOUR WAS NOT HELD DURING THE 2021-2022 TAX YEAR.
THE GARDEN CLUB FUNDS THE MAINTENANCE OF THE BAYOU BEND GARDENS, A PART OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON. IN ADDITION TO THIS FUNDING, 35 CLUB MEMBERS VOLUNTARILY WORK IN THE GARDENS ON A WEEKLY BASIS, BOTH MAINTAINING THE GARDENS AND PROPAGATING PLANTS FOR THE GARDENS.
THE FORUM OF CIVICS BUILDING AND GARDENS, THE CLUB HEADQUARTERS, ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THE BUILDING MAY BE RENTED FOR EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Stone President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Patti Hopson President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Victoria Lange Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patty Shepherd Recording Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Pam Rundle Asst. Recording Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Raun Corresponding Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $155,730 |
| Fundraising events | $93,800 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $320,997 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $125,797 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $570,527 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $23,829 |
| Investment income | $6,205 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $151,304 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$14,337 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $737,528 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $431,297 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $93,444 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,963 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,874 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $17,866 |
| Information technology | $4,700 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $112,609 |
| Travel | $688 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $49,413 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $28,954 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $42,057 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $2,200 |
| Total functional expenses | $892,449 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,731,286 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $533,038 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,264,324 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| 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 | $2,264,324 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,264,324 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, River Oaks Garden Club has awarded $428,882 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY INC PURPOSE: Program support | $12,000 |
MAIN STREET MINISTRIES HOUSTON PURPOSE: Program support | $10,000 |
HOUSTON BOTANIC GARDEN PURPOSE: Program support | $104,000 |
PRO-VISION INC PURPOSE: Program support | $30,000 |
FORUM OF CIVICS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Program support | $21,750 |
THE MERCER SOCIETY PURPOSE: Program support | $9,000 |