The Club's mission is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening and to protect the quality of the environment through programs and action in the fields of education, conservation, and civic improvement.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+28.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$260K
-16.3% YoY
Grant Count
9
-40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+39.5% YoY
About Garden Club of Houston
Based on IRS filings
Garden Club of Houston is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $260K. Net investment income was $52K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,077,071 | $839,243 | $837,997 |
| Revenue | $818,762 | $625,414 | $543,335 |
| Expenses | $616,581 | $644,423 | $483,470 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $51,641 | $11,485 | $1,636 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Garden Club of Houston
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hermann Park Conservancy ($100,000), Museum of Fine Arts Houston ($49,100), Hospice at the Texas Medical Center ($28,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hermann Park Conservancy Houston, TX | Funds for habitat restoration | $100,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston Houston, TX | Rienzi & Main campus south lawn | $49,100 |
| Hospice at the Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | Monthly maintenance and general support | $28,500 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Urban Harvest Houston, TX | General support | $22,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Houston, TX | General support | $12,400 |
| Armand Bayou Nature Center Houston, TX | General support | $9,400 |
| Small Places Houston, TX | General support | $8,000 |
| Casa Mateo Houston, TX | General support | $5,697 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estelle Lozmack | President | 30 | — |
| Judy Lee | 1st Vice President | 20 | — |
| Catherine Randall | 2nd Vice President | 15 | — |
| Harriet Leavell | Treasurer | 20 | — |
| Sarah Dameris | Corresponding Secretary | 5 | — |
| Karen Ytterberg | Recording Secretary | 5 | — |
| Nancy Kelley | Immediate Past President | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Club of Houston?
Garden Club of Houston is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Garden Club of Houston?
As of 2024, Garden Club of Houston holds $1.1M in total assets with $819K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $260K in 2024.
Where does Garden Club of Houston operate?
Garden Club of Houston has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Garden Club of Houston award?
In 2024, Garden Club of Houston awarded 9 grants totaling $260K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Garden Club of Houston's EIN?
Garden Club of Houston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0008423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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