THE GARDENERS OF AMERICA

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1934

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MILES DUCK

Phone

5152780295

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

THE GARDENERS OF AMERICA, founded in 1934, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $30K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 41% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $113K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 284% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE GARDENING EDUCATION AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO ITS MEMBERSHIP AND THE GARDENING PUBLIC THROUGH CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC MEANS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $113,417 Revenue: $20,103

RESEARCH, DEVELOP, AND PUBLICIZE NEW AND IMPROVED GARDENING TECHNIQUES, ENCOMPASSING ALL FACETS OR HORTICULTURE. RESEARCH AND PROMOTE WAYS IN WHICH GARDENERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SAFEGUARDING AND...

RESEARCH, DEVELOP, AND PUBLICIZE NEW AND IMPROVED GARDENING TECHNIQUES, ENCOMPASSING ALL FACETS OR HORTICULTURE. RESEARCH AND PROMOTE WAYS IN WHICH GARDENERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SAFEGUARDING AND IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT. RENDER SERVICE TO MEMBERS AND THE GARDENING PUBLIC THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND DEVELOPING AND DISTRIBUTING GARDEN INFORMATION.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,883

Program Service Revenue $20,103

Investment Income $-4,250

Other Revenue $-180

TOTAL REVENUE $29,556

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $43,251

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $113,417

Other Expenses $70,166

TOTAL EXPENSES $113,417

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$29,556	$49,723	-0.4%
Expenses	$113,417	$103,815	+0.1%
Net Income	$-83,861	$-54,092	+0.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
FRANK M MITCH	NATIONAL PRE	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARL CHRISTENSEN	FIRST VICE P	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LEE OLSON	SECOND VICE	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY ANN FERGUSON-RICH	THIRD VICE P	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MILES DUCK	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN C SCHINKER	PAST PRESIDE	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2018	$29,556	$113,417	$433,481	$-83,861