Tulsa Garden Center

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1950

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Laura Chalus

Phone

9185765155

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Tulsa Garden Center, founded in 1950, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $215K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

To serve as horticultural headquarters with diverse educational opportunities for our community, and to provide exceptional and unique guest experiences in Woodward Park

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $142,174 Revenue: $35,332

The Teaching Garden and Visitor Center is a demonstration garden in Woodward Park, staffed by well-trained volunteers who share their knowledge and love of gardening with the public through tours...

The Teaching Garden and Visitor Center is a demonstration garden in Woodward Park, staffed by well-trained volunteers who share their knowledge and love of gardening with the public through tours, demonstrations, classes, and other educational activities.

Program 2

Expenses: $273,014

Outdoor Classroom at Woodward Park is an educational program serving 5th and 6th grade students, during the school-day, from underserved and economically challenged communities. We curate STEM-based entrepreneurial activity trails based on Oklahoma Academic Standards in order to awaken young human potential.

Program 3

Expenses: $307,899 Revenue: $5,548

The Community Education and Events Center program encompasses the numerous lectures, classes, training, plant shows, and other special educational events hosted by the Tulsa Garden Center throughout the year, also including most all events offered by over 17 affiliated organizations which call the Tulsa Garden Center home such as the Tulsa Audubon Society, the Tulsa Sierra Club, the Tulsa Rose Society, and the Tulsa Garden Club, and lastly includes the Tulsa Garden Center's outreach activities which showcase all Woodward Park historical buildings and structures as community event venues.

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

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $847,389

Program Service Revenue $40,880

Investment Income $55,629

Other Revenue $242,720

TOTAL REVENUE $1,186,618

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $566,406

Fundraising Expenses $44,365

Program Expenses $847,472

Other Expenses $405,427

TOTAL EXPENSES $971,833

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,186,618	$1,637,570	-0.3%
Expenses	$971,833	$966,660	+0.0%
Net Income	$214,785	$670,910	-0.7%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

213

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

$88,922

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Ross Swimmer	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert Gardner	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrea Cooper	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Perkins	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Susanna Belzley	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kathi Blazer	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Fencl	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marc Hornbrook	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Karen Langdon	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Denise Payne	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael McBride	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cyndee Maxwell	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cindy Flores	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laura Chalus	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$88,922	$0	$88,922

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,186,618	$971,833	$2,792,195	$214,785
2022	$1,637,570	$966,660	$2,427,303	$670,910
2021	$681,817	$660,446	$1,922,876	$21,371
2020	$627,443	$723,507	$1,845,850	$-96,064
2018	$660,583	$580,772	$1,258,127	$79,811