River Oaks Garden Club
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 05/1962
- Data as of
- 05/2022
- 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 05/2022, River Oaks Garden Club employed 4 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 05/2022, River Oaks Garden Club generated $1.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $840.8k during the year ending 05/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, River Oaks Garden Club has awarded 78 individual grants totaling $2,224,316. 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
2022
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
THE CLUB SPONSORS THE BIENNIAL AZALEA TRAIL, WHICH IS A TOUR OF BAYOU BEND AS WELL AS SEVERAL MEMBERS' HOMES AND GARDENS. 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 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 IS TYPICALLY RENTED FOR EVENTS APPROXIMATELY 70 TIMES PER YEAR.
THE RIVER OAKS GARDEN CLUB SUPPORTS OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADVANCE THE CLUB'S MISSION. THE ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED DURING THE 2021-2022 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Victoria Lange President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Miriam Prioleau Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Krissi Reid Recording Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Elizabeth Stone President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Julia Dewalch Asst. Recording Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Strange Corresponding Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $162,695 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $26,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $150,290 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,897 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $338,985 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $558,554 |
| Investment income | $1,735 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $113,810 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,013,084 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $284,462 |
| 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 | $65,906 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,203 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,860 |
| 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 | $16,471 |
| Information technology | $6,845 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $101,000 |
| Travel | $1,676 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,662 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $28,582 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46,043 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $840,820 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,830,130 |
| 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 | $589,115 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,419,245 |
| 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 | $2,419,245 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,419,245 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, River Oaks Garden Club has awarded $280,387 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Bayou Bend Gardens | $147,387 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Program support | $30,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Program support | $25,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Program support | $14,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Program support | $10,500 |
Brookshire, TX PURPOSE: Program support | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that River Oaks Garden Club has recieved totaling $200.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Webber Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: AZAELA TRAIL | $200 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,717,593 |
| Earnings | $75,475 |
| Admin Expense | $21,576 |
| Net Contributions | $75,775 |
| Grants | $26,000 |
| Ending Balance | $1,821,267 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Urban Harvest Inc Houston, TX | $1,774,084 | $1,946,734 |
American Rose Society Shreveport, LA | $7,517,667 | $1,735,859 |
Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation Houston, TX | $290,774 | $953,351 |
River Oaks Garden Club Houston, TX | $2,419,245 | $1,013,084 |
Fort Worth Garden Club Inc Fort Worth, TX | $802,835 | $670,145 |
Common Ground Community Inc Shreveport, LA | $575,054 | $557,667 |
Garden Club Of Houston Houston, TX | $837,997 | $543,335 |
The African Violet Society Of America Inc Beaumont, TX | $783,144 | $267,161 |
Garden Study Club Of New Orleans Metairie, LA | $241,365 | $0 |
Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Inc Stamford, TX | $343,842 | $106,409 |
Texas Garden Clubs Inc Fort Worth, TX | $793,980 | $110,362 |
Iris Club New Orleans, LA | $381,080 | $176,578 |