Master Gardener Foundation of Chelan -Douglas Counties
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Master Gardener Foundation of Chelan-Douglas Counties is organized exclusively for charitable support of scientific and educational purposes, without the inclusion of any purpose or intention of carrying on any business, trade, avocation or profession for profit. In partnership with Washington State University Extension, MGFCD provides financial support to provide unbiased, research-based, WSU-approved information about non-commercial horticultural primarily to the citizens of Chelan and Douglas Counties, emphasizing sustainable gardening practices and environmental stewardship.
- Income
- $53,497
- Spending
- $43,199
- Reserves
- 23.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 66%
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)
- $8,963 spent. Gardens: The WSU Chelan Douglas Master Gardener Program's volunteers manage the Community Education Garden in Wenatchee, the Xeric Garden along Wenatchee's riverfront, the bridge of Friendship Japanese Garden in East Wenatchee, the Pollinator Garden at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery and the Boswell Garden at the Chelan County Expo Center in Cashmere. The gardens serve as inspiration for home gardeners looking to improve their garden or make changes to it. In 2025, WSU CDMG volunteers worked 2,036 hours in our gardens. The US Bureau of Labor statistics puts the value of one hours of volunteer time at $34.79. Using that hourly figure, the work that WSU CDMG volunteers put into maintaining our gardens is valued at $70,832.
- $2,807 spent. Education: WSU Chelan Douglas Master Gardeners promote sustainable gardening through maintaining its demonstration gardens and classes offering a variety of settings. Nearly every class is open to the public free of charge. Master Gardeners also conduct weekly Plant Clinics, giving home gardeners an opportunity to speak one-on-one with a Master Gardener to address their specific gardening issues/problems. Our volunteers are also present at a variety of community events and fairs to answer gardening questions. The number of people who visited our in-person clinics and community booth events totaled 825 during 2025. All told, MG volunteers put in 1,640 hours towards providing education to home gardeners in Chelan and Douglas counties during 2025. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the value of one hour of volunteer time at $34.79. Using that hourly figure, the work that WSU MGCD volunteers put towards proving education to the public is valued at $57,055.
- $8,800 spent. Plant Sale-Each spring, approximately 60 Master Gardener volunteers work together to make the Foundation plant sale a profitable event that helps support the Chelan-Douglas County Master Gardener's education programs, plant and insect clinic, and community gardens. Approximately 250 plants were donated by fellow Master Gardeners. Besides the donated plants, several varieties of tomatoes, peppers, and other vegetables and herbs were started and grown in a greenhouse. Native and drought resistant plants and other perennials were purchased from local nurseries.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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