Garden Club of Greater Milwaukee

EIN: 882669216 501(c)(3) Environment

Mukwonago, WI

Total Revenue
$217,858
Total Expenses
$179,395
Total Assets
$163,129
Net Assets
$160,841
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
Susan Ballje
Phone
2624705485
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

Garden Club of Greater Milwaukee, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $218K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 67% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $38K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of the Garden Club of Greater Milwaukee is to educate members and the community about the art and science of gardening floral design landscape design and horticulture. We embrace best practices that promote sustainability protect the environment and conserve our natural resources. We volunteer ini our community to share our passion for the natural world.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $145,780 Revenue: $136,811

Internal program expenses include speaker fees room rental meal expense workshop supplies workshop space rental transportation and educational day and overnight trips for members. Revenue is from...

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Internal program expenses include speaker fees room rental meal expense workshop supplies workshop space rental transportation and educational day and overnight trips for members. Revenue is from members payment to the club for the meals workshop tuition and travel costs. The club funds all room rental fees speaker fees gratuities and planning expenses for the events.

Program 2
Expenses: $14,000 Revenue: $0

Scholarships were awarded to six students who attend University of Wisconsin campuses and Technical Colleges. Two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each were awarded to students who attend...

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Scholarships were awarded to six students who attend University of Wisconsin campuses and Technical Colleges. Two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each were awarded to students who attend Milwaukee Area Technical College. Three $3,000 scholarships were awarded to students who attend the University of Wisconsin campuses and $3,000 was awarded to a student participating in the Capstone program at the University of Wisconsin School of Landscape Architecture.

Program 3
Expenses: $7,119 Revenue: $0

The club donated funds to Boerner Botanical Garden Teens Grow Green Habitat for Humanity Lakeshore State Park Alices Garden Milwaukee Victory Garden Initiative among other local organizations.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $75,000
Program Service Revenue $136,811
Investment Income $1,680
Other Revenue $4,367
TOTAL REVENUE $217,858

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $21,119
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $179,395
Other Expenses $158,276
TOTAL EXPENSES $179,395

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $217,858 $130,435 +0.7%
Expenses $179,395 $130,960 +0.4%
Net Income $38,463 $-525 -74.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
N/A
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
$0
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Nancy Cody President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ann Luba Vice President 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Josh Zaidel Treasurer 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rose Heald Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dorothy Kerr Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Debra Koenig Past President 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Ballje Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deb Jansen Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Georgia Cain Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gini Roback Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandy Pike Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicholas Lemus Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pat Ellingson Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lynn Kassouf Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Char Schulze Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Grant Kniedler Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Helen Dahms Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pat Netzow Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marina Moon Director 1.00
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
2025 $217,858 $179,395 $163,129 $38,463
2023 $245,435 $144,266 $122,958 $101,169
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