Blau House & Gardens Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Income
- $127,420
- Spending
- $16,264
- Reserves
- 86.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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 (3)
- $625 spent. Educational Horticulture and Environmental Science Programs: Blau House & Gardens conducted a series of public educational programs focused on horticulture, environmental science, and ecological literacy. Programming included expert-led lectures and demonstrations on topics such as dendrochronology and climate history through tree-ring analysis, soil health and composting systems, and sustainable plant cultivation practices including rhododendron care. These programs combined scientific instruction with interpretive garden-based learning experiences. Persons served: Approximately 10-35 per event. Services provided: Educational lectures, hands-on demonstrations, guided learning experiences in horticulture and environmental science.
- $125 spent. Historic Garden Access, Tours, and Community Engagement: Blau House & Gardens provided structured public access to its historic landscape through guided tours and seasonal open-garden events. Programming emphasized historic preservation, landscape architecture, and the interpretation of mid-century garden design. Community engagement activities included educational tours, volunteer involvement, and partnerships supporting preservation awareness and public enjoyment of the site. Persons served: Approximately 10-35 per season/event period. Services provided: Guided tours, public garden access, interpretive historical education, and community engagement programming.
- $7,103 spent. Cultural Arts and Music Programming: The organization presented public cultural programming integrating live performing arts with its historic garden setting. Events included the "Music in the Garden" series featuring professional ensembles and collaborations with Norwalk symphony, as well as complementary poetry and literary programming. Events were designed to promote cultural enrichment through immersive outdoor performances and landscape-based artistic experiences. Persons served: Approximately 20-35 per event. Services provided: Live musical performances, cultural arts programming, poetry and literary events, and integrated garden tour experiences. 3 Concerts in August
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 November 6, 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 March 2022.
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 November 4, 2026.
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