Garden Club Of Houston
- Assets
- $838.0k
- Revenue
- $543.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 03/1982
- Data as of
- 05/2022
- EIN
- 76-0008423
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 05/2022, Garden Club Of Houston generated $543.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $483.5k during the year ending 05/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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.
Since 2015, Garden Club Of Houston has awarded 110 individual grants totaling $2,299,462. 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:
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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.
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.
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Meg Tapp President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Ruth Kelly Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Nancy Kelley 1st Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Linda Burdine Corresponding Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Sally Giammalva 2nd Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 |
Jenny Kempner Recording Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $140,528 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $211,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $351,528 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $163,546 |
| Investment income | $1,636 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $6,025 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $543,335 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $237,354 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,317 |
| 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 | $4,789 |
| Information technology | $5,713 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,102 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $30,229 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $24,056 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $653 |
| All other expenses | $4,655 |
| Total functional expenses | $483,470 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $264,096 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $26,749 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $547,152 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $837,997 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,500 |
| 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 | $3,500 |
| 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 | $834,497 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $837,997 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Garden Club Of Houston has awarded $174,379 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Rienzi & Main campus south lawn | $43,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Monthly maintenance and funds to replace plants lost in freeze | $34,879 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: General support | $25,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: General support | $18,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: Funds for filtration system and supplies for aquaponics-based greenhouses | $10,000 |
Hempstead, TX PURPOSE: Funds for design, creation and restoration of beds at garden entrance | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Garden Club Of Houston has recieved totaling $41,650.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Stanton Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $20,000 |
Brown Foundation Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: 2022 BULB AND PLANT MART PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Alvin & Lucy Owsley Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO ENABLE THEM TO FULFILL THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $2,500 |
Rr Family Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: PROVIDES FUNDS TO ACCOMPLISH ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,000 |
Morian Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: 2021 BULB & PLANT MART | $1,000 |
Mize Family Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $650 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $54,872 |
| Earnings | -$818 |
| Net Contributions | $5,890 |
| Ending Balance | $59,944 |
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 |