Austin Area Garden Center Inc

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1955

Legal Domicile

Phone

5124778672

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

Austin Area Garden Center Inc, founded in 1955, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $122K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 32% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $282K represent 28 months of operating reserves.

Mission

Community Education Regarding Horticulture and Nature

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $35,258

31 GARDEN CLUBS AND PLANT SOCIETIES MEET REGULARLY AT THE GARDEN CENTER BUILDING. THESE ORGANIZATIONS PRESENT LECTURES, GARDENING WORKSHOPS, PROGRAMS AND HORTICULTURAL SCHOOLS.

Program 2

Expenses: $35,257

AUSTIN AREA GARDEN CENTER, INC., AND THE AUSTIN PARKS DEPT. COOPERATE IN MAINTAINING THE ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDENS.

Program 3

Expenses: $35,257

THE GARDEN CENTER AND GARDENS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC YEAR-ROUND. ADDITIONALLY, NUMEROUS FLOWER SHOWS ARE HELD AT OUR FACILITY EACH YEAR. THE GARDENS ARE A POPULAR ATTRACTION FOR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS...

THE GARDEN CENTER AND GARDENS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC YEAR-ROUND. ADDITIONALLY, NUMEROUS FLOWER SHOWS ARE HELD AT OUR FACILITY EACH YEAR. THE GARDENS ARE A POPULAR ATTRACTION FOR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, LOCAL VISITORS, AND TOURISTS.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $24,936

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $110

Other Revenue $96,969

TOTAL REVENUE $122,015

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $84,910

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $105,772

Other Expenses $35,758

TOTAL EXPENSES $120,668

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$122,015	$180,511	-0.3%
Expenses	$120,668	$217,151	-0.4%
Net Income	$1,347	$-36,640	-1.0%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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
Marion Alsup	President	25.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeannie Ferrier	V/P Operations	25.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Pavlat	VP - Horticult	25.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sally Dickson	Rec Secretary	25.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Wilda Campbell	VP - Education	25.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Donna Friedenreich	VP - Public Inf	25.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kris Ernis	Treasurer	25.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alisan Clarke	Historian	25.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ed Parken	VP - Special Pr	25.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Roberta Sherfy	Parliamentarian	25.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Harriet Houston	Corr Sec	25.00	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
2018	$122,015	$120,668	$282,747	$1,347