EIN 13-1626773

Garden Club of America (GCA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
Year formed
1923
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Founded in 1913, The Garden Club of America is a volunteer nonprofit organization comprised of 200 member clubs and approximately 18,000 club members throughout the country.
Related structure
GCA is a subordinate organization under Casey Trees.
Total revenues
$4,640,301
2023
Total expenses
$4,428,844
2023
Total assets
$56,440,415
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at GCA

Educational programsthe gca offers a wide range of far reaching educational programs that benefit gca clubs, their communities and/or The public. These include educational publications, materials, resources, conferences and workshops as developed by gca committees. Educational programs include: annual meeting, The shirley meneice horticultural conference, The national affairs & legislation conference, conservation study conference, photography conference, floral design conference, and visiting gardens. Also included are programs such as gca programs on demand, seed share database, Club membership showcase, educational workshops and opportunities related to exhibiting, planning and judging flower shows, and support of zone events.
Civic projectsclub project grants including founders fund, partners for plants, restoration initiative
Scholarshipsthe gca awards numerous scholarships, internships and fellowships in multiple disciplines including botany, environmental studies, conservation, landscape design and horticulture. Applicants include undergraduate, graduate, pd and professional candidates. Program expenses include scholarship grants and in some cases small administrative fees to collaborating institutions.

Grants made by GCA

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Garden Club of EvanstonApproved Project$30,000
Glenview Garden ClubApproved Project$10,000
Allyns Creek Garden ClubApproved Project$10,000
...and 6 more grants made

Who funds Garden Club of America (GCA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Howind Charitable TrustGeneral Charitable Purposes$970,536
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$50,600
Pritchard Foundation / Klingensteinm Lee Et Al TteeUnrestricted Charitable Puproses$50,000
...and 36 more grants received totalling $1,415,933

Personnel at GCA

NameTitleCompensation
Jennifer BarnetteChief Operating Officer$179,236
Marilyn DonahuePresident$0
Gail O'GormanVice President$0
Marianne SalasRecording Secretary$0
Carrie WatermanVice President$0
...and 25 more key personnel

Financials for GCA

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,840,713
Program services$1,104,776
Investment income and dividends$932,391
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$711,024
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$49,437
Miscellaneous revenues$1,960
Total revenues$4,640,301

Form 990s for GCA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-04-14990View PDF
2021-062022-05-10990View PDF
2020-062021-05-05990View PDF
2019-062020-08-27990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $970,536 from Howind Charitable Trust
July 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
July 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Pritchard Foundation / Klingensteinm Lee Et Al Ttee
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Oliver Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCivic / social organizationsEnvironmental organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironmentCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
14 E 60th St 3rd FL
New York, NY 10022
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
gcamerica.org/ 
Phone
(212) 753-8287
Twitter profile
@gcascholarships 
IRS details
EIN
13-1626773
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1923
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C03: Environment Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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