Collin County Master Gardeners Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
It is the mission of Collin County Master Gardeners Association to assist and support the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Horticulture Agent in providing our community with research-based information on sustainable horticultural practices and environmental stewardship.
- Income
- $129,398
- Spending
- $126,798
- Reserves
- 15.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 47%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 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 (5)
- $21,880 spent. Research Demonstration School Community Gardens - Provide support to Texas AgriLife to establish and maintain gardens to further education in the community. Master Gardeners volunteered 10,560 hours in 17 gardens. Gardens are open to the public for continual visitation throughout the year.
- $10,975 spent. The Garden Show - Two day event to showcase best horticultural practices in partnership with various vendors. Master Gardeners volunteered 4,691 hours to reach over 5,000 participants from the public.
- $9,605 spent. Master Gardener Training Class - To prepare future Master Gardeners to participate in providing research based information to the residents of Collin County. Master Gardeners volunteered 3,888 hours to train 40 student participants.
- $6,798 spent. Outreach - Provide education on research based horticulture practices to residents in Collin County and beyond through A Walk in the Park Ask the Master Gardener booth Event Workshops Horticulture Therapy Information Center and Speakers Bureau. Master Gardeners volunteered 5,075 hours to support these efforts.
- $36,479 spent. Association Support Services - Support and recognition of the membership - Technology Communications Awards Liability Insurance Social Committee Hospitality Online Store and various Board expenses. Master Gardeners volunteered 5,343 hours to support 337 active members.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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? 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.
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 May 2001.
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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