Charleston Horticultural Society

EIN: 562211468 501(c)(3) Environment

Charleston, SC

Total Revenue
$299,636
Total Expenses
$244,635
Total Assets
$552,237
Net Assets
$549,561
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
SC
Phone
8435799922
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Charleston Horticultural Society, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $300K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $55K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

The Charleston Horticultural Society equips garden enthusiasts and horticultural professionals across the South Carolina Lowcountry to cultivate community, resiliency, and beauty through gardening.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $165,025
Program Service Revenue $46,717
Investment Income $11,606
Other Revenue $76,288
TOTAL REVENUE $299,636

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $90,680
Fundraising Expenses $10,832
Program Expenses $180,719
Other Expenses $153,955
TOTAL EXPENSES $244,635

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $299,636 $234,499 +0.3%
Expenses $244,635 $223,353 +0.1%
Net Income $55,001 $11,146 +3.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
1
Volunteers
100

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
4
$72,000
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Cameron Rickett Treasurer 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Madeleine Mcgee Chair 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sharon Fowler Secretary 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Annabelle Hallam Board Member 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ben Buckley Green Board Member 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Catharine Gregorie Board Member 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Claudette Smith Board Member 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Caughran Board Member 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gregg Smythe Board Member 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jo Summerall Board Member 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julia Thomas Board Member 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Gilson Board Member 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Ashley Board Member 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Darcy Whalen Executive Director 40.0
Officer
$72,000 $0 $72,000
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 $299,636 $244,635 $552,237 $55,001
2024 $234,499 $223,353 $450,116 $11,146
2023 $237,990 $229,780 $417,167 $8,210
2022 $264,861 $277,400 $376,246 $-12,539
2021 $294,418 $264,745 $430,666 $29,673
2020 $216,168 $249,627 $372,991 $-33,459
2019 $202,738 $240,098 $375,642 $-37,360
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