Garden Club Of Houston

Organization Overview

Garden Club Of Houston is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, 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. Garden Club Of Houston 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, Garden Club Of Houston generated $625.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $644.4k during the year ending 05/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 8 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.

Since 2015, Garden Club Of Houston has awarded 112 individual grants totaling $2,310,426. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF THE GARDEN CLUB OF HOUSTON IS TO STIMULATE THE KNOWLEDGE AND LOVE OF GARDENING AND TO PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH PROGRAMS AND ACTION IN THE FIELDS OF EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND CIVIC IMPROVEMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY DONATIONS: UPHOLDING OUR MISSION TO "STIMULATE THE LOVE OF GARDENING AND TO PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT," THE CLUB SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS LIKE URBAN HARVEST, MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS LIKE HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE COCKRELL BUTTERFLY CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL INTERNSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS.


PUBLIC GARDENS: THE CLUB MAINTAINS THE SOUTH LAWN GARDEN AT THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON, THE PUBLIC GARDEN AT HOUSTON HOSPICE IN THE TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER, AND SUPPORTS THE RESTORATION OF THE MFAH-RIENZI GARDENS. THE GARDEN CLUB PROVIDES MAINTENANCE AND EMBELLISHMENT OF THESE PUBLIC SPACES, WHICH ARE ENJOYED BY ALL HOUSTONIANS AND MANY VISITORS TO OUR CITY.


BULB & PLANT MART: EACH YEAR THE GARDEN CLUB OF HOUSTON GATHERS THE BEST BULBS AND PLANTS SUITABLE FOR OUR AREA AND MAKES THEM AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. DURING THIS EVENT, EXPERTS ARE PROVIDED TO GIVE TALKS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND BOOKLETS ARE DISTRIBUTED DESCRIBING THE PLANTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF BULBS AND PLANTS. ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT AND ARE PRESENT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION. APPROXIMATELY 1,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS ARE DONATED TO THIS EVENT.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THE CLUB'S MISSION IS TO STIMULATE THE KNOWLEDGE AND LOVE OF GARDENING AND TO PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH PROGRAMS AND ACTION IN THE FIELDS OF EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND CIVIC IMPROVEMENT. PROGRAMS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION INCLUDE OPEN MEETINGS, FLOWER SHOWS, CONFERENCES, CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLICATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nancy Kelley
President
$0
Estelle Lozmack
1st Vice President
$0
Renee Davis
2nd Vice President
$0
Harriet Leavell
Treasurer
$0
Lynn Swanson
Corresponding Secretary
$0
Patty Porter
Recording Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$186,302
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$208,227
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$394,529
Total Program Service Revenue$188,827
Investment income $11,567
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$82
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $6,273
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $625,414

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Garden Club Of Houston has awarded $310,779 in support to 15 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON

PURPOSE: Rienzi & Main campus south lawn

$47,827

HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE

PURPOSE: General support

$25,000

HOSPICE AT THE TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER

PURPOSE: Monthly maintenance and fountain repair

$25,010

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER

PURPOSE: Funds for two binocular stands

$10,800

THE BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY

PURPOSE: Funds for eight greenhouse tables

$14,840

FAM INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY

PURPOSE: Funds for the farm supplies budget

$10,000
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