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
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

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.

🔒

Trantor Score

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

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

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%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

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

Sign In

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
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Wisconsin Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare Garden Club of Greater Milwaukee with other nonprofits in Wisconsin and across the country.