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Master Gardener Foundation of Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties of Wa St

EIN 91-1852095 · Elma, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Washington State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties are university trained individuals who aim to help WSU Extension reach our local community with science-based horticulture and environmental stewardship information generated from research at WSU and other university systems. As a Foundation, we provide funding to increase the effectiveness and impact of the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program throughout Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.

Income
$64,500
Spending
$67,698
Reserves
11.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 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 October 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 (2)
  1. $11,677 spent. PROVIDED GENERAL ADMINSTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE WSU EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM IN GRAYS HARBOR AND PACIFIC COUNTIES. THIS BENEFITED OVER 101 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS. FUNDING HELPED SUSTAIN THE PART TIME VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR POSITION, SUPPORTED TRAINING AND ONBOARDING OF 20 NEW MASTER GARDENERS, MAINTAINED WEBSITE REACHING MORE THAN 5,000 RESIDENTS AND SUPPORTED A TWO COUNTY-WIDE VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENT. THESE EFFORTS ENSURED CONTINUITY, COMPLIANCE AND STRONG ENGAGEMENT ACROSS BOTH COUNTIES.
  2. $47,945 spent. PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ACTIVITIES OF THE WSU EXTENSION MASTER GARDENERS PROGRAM IN GRAYS HARBOR AND PACIFIC COUNTIES. THIS INCLUDES MAINTAINENCE OF FOUR DEMONSTRATION GARDENS, LOCATED IN ELMA, OCEAN SHORES, ILWACO AND SOUTH BEND, WHERE MASTER GARDENERS SHOWCASE SUSTAINABLE GARDENING PRACTICES. THE FOOD RAISED IN THE DEMONSTRATION BEDS/GARDENS WAS DONATED TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO COVERED SUPPLIES FOR WORKSHOPS, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, AND PLANT CLINICS. APPROXIMATELY 255 ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN 21 WORKSHOPS. TOPICS INCLUDED SOIL HEALTH, PRUNING, SEED SAVING, POLLINATORS, COMPOSTING, SOIL AMENDMENTS, AND STARTING A VEGETABLE GARDEN. TWELVE YOUTH ACTIVITES WERE HELD WITH 185 ADULTS AND 1325 CHILDREN ATTENDING. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED WITHOUT CHARGE. MASTER GARDENERS VOLUNTERS STAFFED SEASONAL PLANT CLINICS AT LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS AND WSU EXTENSION OFFICES OFFERING PERSONALIZED GARDENING HELP WITH PEST AND DISEASE DIAGNOSTICS AND RESEARCH BASED RECOMMENDATIONS TO APPROXIMATELY 900 COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE THREE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES WERE STAFFED BY MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS AND OFFERED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE HOME AND GARDEN SHOW HAD APPROXIATELY 4000 VISITORS AND 100 VENDOR BOOTHS BOTH LOCAL AND FROM OUT OF THE AREA. THE GARDEN TOUR AND PLANT SALE HAD BETWEEN 400 AND 500 VISITORS. THE MOTHER'S DAY PLANTER SALE HAD ABOUT 200 VISITORS.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2025, 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 October 2025.

    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 April 1998.

    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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