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Michigan Garden Clubs Inc

EIN 38-6081577 · Kalamazoo, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 8117 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

MICHIGAN GARDEN CLUBS (THE CLUB) PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS TO PROMOTE THE LOVE OF GARDENING, FLORAL AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Income
$199,734
Spending
$273,727
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
26.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
0
Volunteers
24

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

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8117 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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 May 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 (4)
  1. $111,909 spent. COMMUNICATIONS WITH MEMBER CLUBS REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, RELATED EDUCATIONAL TOPICS AND PROJECTS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION THROUGH IN-PERSON MEETINGS, ZOOM MEETINGS, ONLINE OR PRINTED MATERIALS.
  2. $41,325 spent. SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS TO 15 PUBLIC MICHIGAN UNIVERSITIES TO SUPPORT 22 STUDENTS IN A SPECIFIED CURRICULUM.
  3. $23,366 spent. EDUCATIONAL EVENTS WITH MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC RELATED TO GARDENING, LANDSCAPE DESIGN, ENVIRONMENT, AND FLOWER SHOWS OR SYMPOSIA.
  4. $54,614 spent. OTHER HELP & GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 May 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 2017.

    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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