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Belleair Garden Club

EIN 59-6151039 · Belleair, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Belleair Garden Club is dedicated to the stewardship of our National Registered Historic clubhouse and the promotion of gardening and environmental conservation through community education a scholarship program.

Income
$33,731
Spending
$36,537
Spent on programs
45%
Reserves
94.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 45%
Employees
0
Volunteers
35

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 April 30, 2026, 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 (3)
  1. $14,181 spent. The organization hosts general meetings and horticultural events attracting around 5,000 visitors each year. These events include workshops seminars fundraisers and facility rentals. The clubhouse serves as a hub for educational activities fostering community engagement and promoting interest in horticulture. The diverse range of events cater to both members and the public offering opportunities for learning networking and supporting the organizations mission. The facilitys accessibility and versatility contribute to its popularity as a venue for various gatherings enriching the community through educational and social interactions.$796 expenses $3341 revenue.
  2. $2,000 spent. Scholarship Program: The Belleair Garden Clubs scholarship program offers financial assistance to students applying to any undergraduate institution and pursuing a horticultural or related degree. $2,000 expenses 0 revenue
  3. $307 spent. Historical Preservation of the Belleiar Garden Clubs building. The building is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Maintenance and the Club is working towards the restoration of the building with capital campaigns and grant applications. $32,037 expenses $8,870 revenue.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, 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? 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 April 2026.

    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 January 2024.

    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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