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Scotts Associate Board

EIN 26-1371376 · Marysville, OH

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Scotts Associate Board promotes the general social welfare of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and affiliates. They also contribute to Marysville, Ohio community organizations in order to promote the common good of the community.

Income
$181,810
Spending
$254,556
Employees
0
Volunteers
18

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (21)
  1. $95,040 spent. Provide corporate associates with Honeybaked Ham gift cards during the holiday season to support family welfare, boost morale, and foster community goodwill.
  2. $29,662 spent. Organize Signature Month community events, associate appreciation initiatives, team-building activities, and educational support projects.
  3. $28,640 spent. Provide associates and families with discounted tickets and access to Columbus Blue Jackets games to promote family engagement and social welfare.
  4. $24,052 spent. Golf Outing
  5. $12,812 spent. Columbus Crew
  6. $12,645 spent. Marcus Theatre
  7. $9,868 spent. Movie Night
  8. $7,146 spent. Cedar Point Event
  9. $6,086 spent. ERG Support
  10. $5,165 spent. AMC
  11. $5,199 spent. Calendar Contest
  12. $1,689 spent. Beanies For Babies
  13. $1,668 spent. Blood Drive
  14. $1,631 spent. Adopt a Family
  15. $626 spent. Pool Event
  16. $400 spent. Spring Fling Raffle
  17. $200 spent. COSI
  18. $50 spent. Clippers
  19. Dividends
  20. Recycling Event
  21. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d - Golf Outing $24,052; Columbus Crew $12,812; Marcus Theatre $12,645; Movie Night $9,868; Cedar Point Event $7,146; ERG Support $6,086; AMC $5,165 Revenue $525; Calendar Contest $5,199; Beanies For Babies $1,689; Blood Drive $1,668; Adopt a Family $1,631 Revenue $13; Pool Event $626; Spring Fling Raffle $400; COSI $200; Clippers $50; Dividends Revenue $41; Recycling Event Revenue $5,904

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not 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 September 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 March 2008.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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