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National Garden Clubs Incorporated

To coordinate the interests and activities of the state of garden clubs with similar organization in the united states and abroad. To aid in the protection and conservation …

National Garden Clubs Inc

Environment St Louis, MO EIN 430739519 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About National Garden Clubs Incorporated

Resources, education, and networking for gardeners. Join local clubs, learn floral design, support conservation, grow your community.

Founded
Headquarters
St Louis, MO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C034
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1953

Mission

To coordinate the interests and activities of the state of garden clubs with similar organization in the united states and abroad. To aid in the protection and conservation of natural resources, to promote civic beautification and encourage the improvement of roadsides and parks. To encourage the establishment and maintenance of botanical gardens, arboreta and horticultural centers for the advancement of science, enjoyment and education of the public. To advance the study of gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design and horticulture and assist deserving students through college scholarships in these fields of endeavor. To cooperate with other organizations furthering the interests of horticulture, conservation, environmental protection and beautification.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C034
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.13%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

National Garden Clubs Incorporated is a registered environment nonprofit based in St Louis, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1959 and has been operating for 67 years. Its EIN is 430739519. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 70 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Garden Clubs Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 89/100.

National Garden Clubs Incorporated is located in St Louis, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1959 and has been active for 67 years.

Based on official tax filings, National Garden Clubs Incorporated has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

National Garden Clubs Incorporated is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 70 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for National Garden Clubs Incorporated. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

National Garden Clubs Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Resources, education, and networking for gardeners. Join local clubs, learn floral design, support conservation, grow your community. National Garden Clubs Incorporated is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1959.

Among environment charities registered in United States: National Garden Clubs Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to National Garden Clubs Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 430739519, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

LY
Lynette Jeffres
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrea L•••••
HISTORIAN
BE
Betty C•••••••••••
CENTRAL ATLANTIC REGIONAL
BI
Bill T••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BO
Bonnie S••••••
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
BR
Brenda M••••
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
CA
Carol H•••
DEEP SOUTH REGIONAL DIRECTOR
CA
Carol Y••
CENTRAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR
DA
Darla A•••••••
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL DI
DO
Donna D•••••••
RECORDING SECRETARY
DO
Donna M•••• D•••••••
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
DO
Donna R••••
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
GA
Gail C•••• M••••
CENTRAL ATLANTIC REGIONAL
GA
Gay A•••••
PH&E DIRECTOR
GE
Gerianne H••••••
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
JO
Joan C••••••••• P••
PARLIAMENTARIAN
JO
Jodi M••••
CENTRAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR
LA
Lana F•••••••
PACIFIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR
LE
Lena B••••••
DEEP SOUTH REGIONAL DIRECT
LI
Linda L•••••
SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL DIR
LY
Lynette J••••••
TREASURER
MA
Margie S••••••
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL DIRECTOR
MA
Marty B•••••
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR
MA
Mary W••••••••
PRESIDENT
MI
Michelle S••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THROUGH 5/31/21)
MO
Monica H•••••
RECORDING SECRETARY
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
National Garden Clubs Incorporated This page 89 $2.9 million -
Friends of Casco Bay 89 $1.3 million -
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Chesapeake Climate Action Network 89 $4.0 million -
Jackson Hole Land Trust 89 $7.9 million -
Citizens for Pennsylvanias Future 89 $3.2 million -
Huron River Watershed Council 89 $5.1 million -
Climate Action Reserve 89 $5.8 million -
Alaska Conservation Foundation 89 $8.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 70 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about National Garden Clubs Incorporated

What is National Garden Clubs Incorporated?
National Garden Clubs Incorporated is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in St Louis, United States. Resources, education, and networking for gardeners. Join local clubs, learn floral design, support conservation, grow your community.
When was National Garden Clubs Incorporated founded?
National Garden Clubs Incorporated was founded in 1959.
Who leads National Garden Clubs Incorporated?
Lynette Jeffres serves as Treasurer.
Where is National Garden Clubs Incorporated located?
Headquartered in St Louis, United States.
What is National Garden Clubs Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Garden Clubs Incorporated trustworthy?
National Garden Clubs Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is National Garden Clubs Incorporated's registration number?
IRS EIN: 430739519.
What is National Garden Clubs Incorporated's website?
https://www.gardenclub.org/