Texas Master Gardener Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Charitable educational and scientific horticulture
- Income
- $54,308
- Spending
- $38,157
- Reserves
- 35.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 51%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $22,966 spent. SCMG fully sponsors the Tyler Botanical Gardens at the Tyler Rose Garden The TBG is comprosed of 3 distinct gardens which serve to educate and the public and showcase plantss that athrive in East Texas We host various youth and adult events throughout the year It also serves train our New Master Gardeners Program
- $5,194 spent. SCMGA EDUCATION includes New Master Gardener Training classes which comprise 50 hours of in botany soil science entomology plant pathology and landscaping It requires 72 hours of volunteer work SCMG awarded 3500 in Scholorships to qualified students at SFA and Texas AM We also sponsor Master Gardeners at the Library wher we educate the public on different topics throughout the year WE also operate a Help Desk where the public can contact SCMG for advise
- $2,730 spent. Each year SCMG sponsors a Home Garden Tour The tour comprised 5 homes that showcase plants that thrive in East Texas There are various educational aspects with SCMG volunteers answering questions about plants soil landscaping and more
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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