THE GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA INC (EIN 580706724) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

1928

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

GERALDINE SHAW

Phone

7064952416

Tax Period

2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

THE GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA INC, founded in 1928, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $261K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $451K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 73% operating deficit.

Mission

TO FURTHER THE EDUCATION OF MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC IN GARDENING, HORTICULTURE, BOTANY, CONSERVATION, AND OTHER RELATED FIELDS.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $207,824

Program Service Revenue $112,429

Investment Income $-86,400

Other Revenue $27,143

TOTAL REVENUE $260,996

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $151,064

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $321,834

Other Expenses $300,167

TOTAL EXPENSES $451,231

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$260,996	$522,280	-0.5%
Expenses	$451,231	$387,667	+0.2%
Net Income	$-190,235	$134,613	-2.4%

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

500

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
LISA HALL	PRESIDENT	35.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE HUNTER	FIRST VICE PRESIDENT	35.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BESS HARTLEY	SECOND VICE PRESIDENT	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARILYN MCDONNELL	THIRD VICE PRESIDENT	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NILSA SUMMEY	FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BETTY BENNER	RECORDING SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GERALDINE SHAW	TREASURER	35.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANITA ALLEN	ASSISTANT TREASURER	25.00	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
2025	$260,996	$451,231	$2,966,504	$-190,235
2024	$522,280	$387,667	$3,028,452	$134,613
2023	$346,019	$341,843	$3,088,659	$4,176
2022	$609,732	$376,867	$3,004,581	$232,865
2021	$278,566	$300,147	$3,041,162	$-21,581
2020	$318,153	$322,116	$2,855,774	$-3,963
2019	$414,107	$386,949	$2,852,159	$27,158
2018	$453,740	$450,025	$2,847,683	$3,715

THE GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA INC