The Gainesville Garden Club Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Gainesville Garden Club Inc is a private foundation in Gainesville, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,763 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $4,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10,763
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$4,500
- Assets$952,822
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6,179 the year before.
78% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,619 | 2 | $693,117 |
| 2023 | $6,179 | 8 | $847,328 |
| 2024 | $10,763 | 9 | $952,822 |
How to apply
The Gainesville Garden Club Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Gainesville Garden Club Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $10,763 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Midnight sky scholarship | $4,500 |
| Wekiva Youth Camp | Outdoor equipment | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc | Gingerbread house event | $1,500 |
| Grow Hub | Native soil for plants, glen springs elementary outdoor teaching | $1,000 |
| Palm Breeze Youth Services Inc | Donation for baxter's place | $500 |
| Glen Springs Elementary School | Outdoor teaching donation | $430 |
| Florida Federation of Garden Clubs Inc | Youth gardeners, plants | $408 |
| First Baptist of Cedar Key | Hurricane relief donation | $300 |
| National Treasures Farm & Nursery | Plants for aubudon event | $125 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Beaty
- Becky O'Brien
- Jo Lee Houlihan
- Diane Lauramoore
- Kathy Stephens
- Susan Thrall
Questions people ask
Does The Gainesville Garden Club Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gainesville Garden Club Inc give?
$10,763 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Gainesville Garden Club Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Beaty (Vice President 2), Becky O'Brien (Vice President 1), Jo Lee Houlihan (President) and Diane Lauramoore (Correspoinding Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Gainesville Garden Club Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.