California Garden Clubs Inc
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What it says it does
The Naples Islands Garden Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the beauty of the Naples community through horticulture, environmental stewardship, historic preservation, and civic beautification. The Club also promotes community involvement, gardening education, and fellowship among its members.Significant Activities The Club plans, funds, and maintains community beautification projects throughout Naples, including landscaped public spaces, street planters, tree wells, and Naples Elementary School gardens. It restores and preserves community landmarks, such as La Bella Fontana di Napoli, and partners with the City of Long Beach on public improvement projects within Naples. The Club also conducts educational programs, community service projects, gardening activities, fundraising events, and member meetings that support its charitable and beautification mission.
- Income
- $366,058
- Spending
- $87,418
- Spent on programs
- 62%
- Reserves
- 5.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 85%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 78 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 76% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 350% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1562% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 48 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (2)
- $38,929 spent. The Naples Islands Garden Club enhances the Long Beach Naples community through beautification, preservation, and charitable outreach projects. During the year, the Club launched a capital fundraising campaign for the restoration of La Bella Fontana di Napoli and continued beautification efforts at Naples Plaza, Palm Grove, Naples Elementary School, and the planters and tree wells along 2nd Street. The Club also provided community service through the Spark of Love holiday gift card program, Bridges in Bloom, scholarships, Veterans Day recognition, and Luminaria. These projects promote civic pride, beautify public spaces, preserve community assets, and benefit residents throughout the Naples community.
- $14,013 spent. The Naples Islands Garden Club provides educational opportunities through garden excursions, floral design workshops, and monthly meetings featuring guest speakers on horticulture, conservation, and environmental topics. These programs educate members and encourage community stewardship.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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? Caution.
Not 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 June 2026.
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 October 1969.
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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