California Garden Clubs Inc

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1936

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Carol Vallens

Phone

5108459608

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

California Garden Clubs Inc, founded in 1936, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $161K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $38K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

To create, promote and further interest in horticulture, gardening, floral and landscape design, plant and bird life, and appreciation of the natural beauties of the State of California. To encourage civic beautification and roadside development. To assist in projects for the conservation of our natural resources. To coordinate and centralize the work of the various California garden clubs and bring them into a closer relation of mutual helpfulness. To cooperate with other agencies in furthering interests in educational areas.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $41,311 Revenue: $30,335

The Organization maintains a master liability insurance option program for qualifying member clubs and associate plant societies. The insurance provides liability protection for the insured groups...

The Organization maintains a master liability insurance option program for qualifying member clubs and associate plant societies. The insurance provides liability protection for the insured groups, and those who volunteer on their behalf, for certain qualifying activities such as flower shows and plant sales, meetings and workshops with attendances of 500 or less.

Program 2

Expenses: $16,982

The Organization provides scholarships and awards to create, promote and further interest in horticulture, gardening, floral and landscape design, plant and bird life, and appreciation of the natural beauties of the State of California. Six scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 to college students planning careers in fields related to the activities and objectives of the Organization. The Organization provides many annual recognition awards to garden clubs and their members consisting of certificates, pins and cash amounts of $10 to $150. In addition, the Organization provides service certificates to clubs and members to honor their years of service, and certificates of commendation to garden centers, nurseries and garden-related businesses to commend them for their outstanding contributions to, and support of, the mission and objectives of the Organization's clubs.

Program 3

Expenses: $2,906 Revenue: $53,604

The Organization encourages civic beautification and roadside development and assists in the conservation of natural resources through gardening projects in the State of California. The Organization provides garden tours, educational gardening ciriculums and information, and an electronic newsletter, E-News, to enhance horticultural appreciation and knowledge.The Organization's officers organize and attend national and regional meetings, conferences, symposiums and flower shows to enhance horticultural appreciation and knowledge in California. The Organization has approximately 18,600 members in approximately 231 garden clubs, 49 associate plant societies, and 1 affiliate.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $28,351

Program Service Revenue $83,939

Investment Income $49,054

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $161,344

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $4,200

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $61,199

Other Expenses $119,222

TOTAL EXPENSES $123,422

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$161,344	$183,339	-0.1%
Expenses	$123,422	$107,267	+0.2%
Net Income	$37,922	$76,072	-0.5%

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

N/A

Volunteers

18600

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

$4,200

Total Directors