SAN JOSE GARDEN CLUB (EIN 770117410) - 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

1972

Principal Officer

ELAINE FARACE

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SAN JOSE GARDEN CLUB, founded in 1972, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $47K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $55K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

A GARDEN CLUB IS AN ORGANIZED GROUP OF PEOPLE WITH A SHARED INTEREST IN GARDENING AND PLANTS, AND MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN GARDENING. WE ARE A NONPROFIT CLUB FOUNDED ON FEBRUARY 22, 1972 AND FEDERATED ON MAY 8, 1972, BASED IN SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA. OUR MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. WE ARE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS INC., PACIFIC REGION GARDEN CLUBS, INC. AND THE CALIFORNIA GARDEN CLUBS INC., AND THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY DISTRICT. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLUB IS ROOTED IN CIVIC DUTY, EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, INCLUDING THE PROMOTION OF HORTICULTURE, GARDENING, LANDSCAPE AND FLORAL DESIGN, AND CONSERVATION AND CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION.

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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 $46,824

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $46,824

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $18,676

Program Expenses $35,910

Other Expenses $54,586

TOTAL EXPENSES $54,586

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$46,824	$46,824	N/A
Expenses	$54,586	$3,637	+14.0%
Net Income	$-7,762	$43,187	-1.2%

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

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
WENDY DAMBERGER	CORRESPONDIN	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHARLINE DUKE	PARLIAMENTAR	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ELAINE FARACE	TREASURER	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
TERESA FLEISHMAN	RECORDING SE	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LYNN GALINDO	V PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ROSALIE HOWARD	BOARD MEMBER	10.00	Officer	$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	$46,824	$54,586	$23,172	$-7,762
2024	$46,824	$30,637	$30,934	$16,187

SAN JOSE GARDEN CLUB