THE GARDEN CLUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC

EIN: 237005531 501(c)(3) Environment

COLUMBIA, SC

Total Revenue
$206,880
Total Expenses
$118,091
Total Assets
$757,052
Net Assets
$757,052
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1930
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
MARIAN SOULE
Phone
8436162561
Tax Period
2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

THE GARDEN CLUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC, founded in 1930, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $207K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $89K, a strong 43% operating margin.

Mission

GCSC IS A FORCE FOR GOOD THAT PROMOTES ALL ASPECTS OF GARDENING, FOCUSING ON PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF HISTORIC GARDENS, CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, EDUCATION OF MEMBERS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION, HORTICULTURE AND FLORAL DESIGN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $72,333 Revenue: $65,791

GCSC EDUCATES ADULT AND YOUTH MEMBERS THROUGH CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING GARDEN STUDY, HORTICULTURE, FLORAL DESIGN, LANDSCAPE DESIGN, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND BY SPONSORING FOUR...

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GCSC EDUCATES ADULT AND YOUTH MEMBERS THROUGH CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING GARDEN STUDY, HORTICULTURE, FLORAL DESIGN, LANDSCAPE DESIGN, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND BY SPONSORING FOUR SCHOOLS: GARDEN STUDY SCHOOL, FLOWER SHOW SCHOOL, LANDSCAPE DESIGN SCHOOL, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCHOOL. GCSC PROMOTES THE NATIONAL GARDEN CLUB OBJECTIVES OF GARDENING, CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH CLUB AND COUNCIL ENGAGEMENT, STATEWIDE EDUCATION, GRANT OPPORTUNITIES, AWARDS PROGRAMS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLUBS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO UNITE AS A FORCE FOR GOOD. GCSC MAINTAINS AN HISTORIC MEMORIAL GARDEN AT 1111 LINCOLN ST, COLUMBIA, SC, A HISTORIC GARDEN ADJACENT TO THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION DESIGNED BY LOUTREL BRIGGS, THAT HOUSES A VETERAN'S HONOR BRICK WALKWAY. GCSC SPONSORS YOUTH INVOLVEMENT THROUGH POETRY, ESSAY, SMOKY BEAR AND WOODSY OWL NATIONAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, CAMP WILDWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP CAMP, ARBOR DAY AND EARTH DAY SCHOOL PROGRAMS, YOUTH FLORAL DESIGN AND RECYCLED SCULPTURE CONTESTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $18,000 Revenue: $15,058

GCSC SPONSORS 5 CATEGORIES OF SCHOLARSHIP: BABS BARNETTE ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP, HESSIE MORRAH HORTICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP, REBA WALL YOUTH CAMPER LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP, PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP FOR...

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GCSC SPONSORS 5 CATEGORIES OF SCHOLARSHIP: BABS BARNETTE ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP, HESSIE MORRAH HORTICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP, REBA WALL YOUTH CAMPER LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP, PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP FOR GENERAL STUDY. GCSC OFFERS BLUE AND GOLD STAR MARKER GRANTS FOR CLUBS WHO WISH TO INSTALL, ADOPT OR BEAUTIFY HIGHWAY AND BYWAY MARKERS THAT HONOR VETERANS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $90,286
Program Service Revenue $80,849
Investment Income $35,745
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $206,880

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $18,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $50
Program Expenses $90,333
Other Expenses $100,091
TOTAL EXPENSES $118,091

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $206,880 $208,553 0.0%
Expenses $118,091 $182,449 -0.4%
Net Income $88,789 $26,104 +2.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
101

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
6
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MEG LEE SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOROTHY RICHARDSON HISTORIAN 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BECKY CROW PARLIAMENTARIAN 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY RIVERS CHAPLAIN 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRACEANN PHILLIPS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY BENTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA HUTCHINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELENE SHEEHY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY NEW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOT CLOSS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BECKY FAIREY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID STOUDENMIRE PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BETTY JACKSON 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JAN BURCH 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SANDIE DUERKSEN 3RD VICE PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LYNN PODE SECRETARY 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MARIAN SOULE TREASURER 10.00
Officer
$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
2025 $206,880 $118,091 $757,052 $88,789
2024 $208,553 $182,449 $654,572 $26,104
2023 $284,237 $288,667 $615,427 $-4,430
2022 $215,610 $174,802 $636,112 $40,808
2021 $114,623 $97,492 $604,433 $17,131
2020 $221,039 $179,128 $530,781 $41,911
2019 $194,522 $193,212 $621,590 $1,310
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