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Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Inc

EIN 06-6047068 · Madison, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ADVANCE THEFINE ART, KNOWLEDGE, AND ENJOYMENT OF GARDENING; TO ENCOURAGE THE STUDY OF HORTICULTURE, LANDSCAPE DESIGN, ARTISTIC DESIGN, ECOLOGY INCLUDING COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES; TO UNDERTAKE CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS WHICH ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY OF MADISON AND PRESERVE ITS NATURAL RESOURCES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Income
$73,109
Spending
$50,542
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 71%
Employees
0
Volunteers
116

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    34 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $44,745 spent. THE CLUB PROVIDES MONTHLY MEETINGS INCLUDING SPEAKERS PROGRAM AND WORKSHOPS FOR MEMBERS TO LEARN ABOUT THE TOPIC OF GARDENING, HORTICULTURE, FLORAL DESIGN, LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE. THE CLUB ALSO ENGAGES IN CIVIC PROJECTS INCLUDING PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNITY GARDENS AND PROVIDING 60-65 FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE MADISON MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM, AND FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS 7-8 TIMES A YEAR TO MADISON SENIOR CENTER. THE CLUB ALSO SUPPORTS LOCAL YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM AND MADISON LIBRARY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1967.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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