THE GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA INC

EIN: 540591220 501(c)(3) Environment

RICHMOND, VA

Total Revenue
$1,886,878
Total Expenses
$1,741,166
Total Assets
$13,368,757
Net Assets
$13,367,250
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1920
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
ANDREA BUTLER
Phone
8046434137
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA INC, founded in 1920, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.7M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE GCV RESTORES & PRESERVES HISTORIC GARDENS AND LANDSCAPES IN VIRGINIA, PROMOTES CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, INSPIRES KNOWLEDGE & APPRECIATION OF HORTICULTURE & FLORAL DESIGN, AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS & THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $473,167 Revenue: $1,209,132

TO FULFILL ITS MISSION, THE GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA (GCV) SUPPORTS AND ADVANCES THE EFFORTS OF ITS 48 MEMBER CLUBS, 3,400 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS AND APPROVED EXTERNAL ENTITIES. THE CLUBS HOST HISTORIC...

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TO FULFILL ITS MISSION, THE GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA (GCV) SUPPORTS AND ADVANCES THE EFFORTS OF ITS 48 MEMBER CLUBS, 3,400 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS AND APPROVED EXTERNAL ENTITIES. THE CLUBS HOST HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK IN VIRGINIA, THE OLDEST AND LARGEST STATEWIDE HOME AND GARDEN TOUR IN THE NATION. PROCEEDS FROM HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK TOURS BENEFIT THE RESTORATION OF HISTORIC PUBLIC LANDSCAPES AND GARDENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, AND FUND A FELLOWSHIP IN HISTORIC LANDSCAPE RESTORATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $334,009

SINCE 1929, THE GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA HAS COMPLETED LANDSCAPE RESTORATION PROJECTS AT MORE THAN 50 HISTORIC AND CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT, PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE GARDENS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH, HELPING...

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SINCE 1929, THE GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA HAS COMPLETED LANDSCAPE RESTORATION PROJECTS AT MORE THAN 50 HISTORIC AND CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT, PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE GARDENS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH, HELPING PRESERVE SITES THAT REFLECT OUR RICH HERITAGE AND HISTORIC PUBLIC LANDSCAPES. IN JANUARY 2024, THE GCV CONTRACTED WITH A NEW LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND BEGAN DESIGN WORK WITH SEVERAL RESTORATION SITES. WE PROVIDED AND OVERSAW THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW PLANTING PLAN AT UNIVERSITY CHAPEL, WASHINGTON & LEE (LEXINGTON), AND ARE DEVELOPING A REIMAGINED LANDSCAPE THAT WILL SHOWCASE NATIVE PLANTS AT THE KENT-VALENTINE HOUSE (RICHMOND). IN A CONTINUING EFFORT TO BUILD A COMPREHENSIVE RECORD OF HISTORIC GARDENS IN VIRGINIA, THE GCV OFFERS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WORKING TOWARDS AN MLA OR EQUIVALENT DEGREE. THE FELLOWSHIPS PROMOTE RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION OF HISTORIC PUBLIC AND PRIVATE VIRGINIA GARDENS. IN 2024, A FELLOWSHIP WAS COMPLETED AT THE STATE ARBORETUM AT BLANDY (BOYCE).

Program 3
Expenses: $261,606 Revenue: $19,945

AS PART OF ITS EDUCATIONAL MISSION, GCV HOSTED FORUMS AND WEBINARS ON CONSERVATION ISSUES, HORTICULTURE, FLORAL DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND GARDENING. IT ALSO SPONSORED FELLOWSHIPS IN CONSERVATION AND...

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AS PART OF ITS EDUCATIONAL MISSION, GCV HOSTED FORUMS AND WEBINARS ON CONSERVATION ISSUES, HORTICULTURE, FLORAL DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND GARDENING. IT ALSO SPONSORED FELLOWSHIPS IN CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND PROVIDED COMPETITIVE GRANT AWARDS TO MEMBER CLUBS FOR COMMUNITY CONSERVATION AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS. THROUGH ITS ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM, GCV ALSO RECOGNIZED OUTSTANDING CONSERVATION WORK IN GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION, AND AMONG PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS WHOSE EXTRAORDINARY WORK ADVANCES THE MISSION OF THE GCV.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $482,777
Program Service Revenue $1,234,305
Investment Income $142,041
Other Revenue $27,755
TOTAL REVENUE $1,886,878

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $53,000
Salaries & Benefits $623,048
Fundraising Expenses $87,074
Program Expenses $1,112,068
Other Expenses $1,065,118
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,741,166

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,886,878 $2,320,433 -0.2%
Expenses $1,741,166 $1,323,854 +0.3%
Net Income $145,712 $996,579 -0.9%
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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
21
Independent Members
20
Employees
9
Volunteers
3369

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
1
$131,167
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANDREA BUTLER EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$120,382 $10,785 $131,167
KAREN C ELLSWORTH DIRECTOR OF 40.00
Highest
$103,204 $0 $103,204
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DIRECTORS N/A
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
2025 $1,886,878 $1,741,166 $13,368,757 $145,712
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,949,139 $1,166,924 $10,628,757 $782,215
2022 $2,070,254 $1,319,308 $9,232,531 $750,946
2021 $1,793,547 $1,359,832 $9,191,038 $433,715
2020 $1,171,145 $2,094,637 $7,832,981 $-923,492
2019 $1,918,249 $2,284,020 $8,845,148 $-365,771
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