The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Richmond, KY EIN: 61-0720087

To promote horticulture and agriculture within the state of kentucky, encourage conservation and preservation, and provide tuition assistance to agricultural programs at universities within the state of kentucky.

Key facts about The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc

In short: The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc reported $20K in grants paid in 2026 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

EIN
61-0720087
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026
Grants paid (2026)
$20,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
Total assets
$874,125

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$874K

+8.4% YoY

Grants Paid (reported total)

$20K

+5.3% YoY

Revenue

$98K

+4.5% YoY

Net Investment Income

$52K

+27.9% YoY

About The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc

Based on IRS filings

The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Richmond, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $874K in total assets. In 2026, it reported $20K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $52K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Bowling GreenLexington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20KTotal only2020Total only2021Total only2022Total only20232 grants2024Total only2025Total only2026

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2026

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2026.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2020202120222023202420252026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$874,125$806,527$755,598
Revenue$98,198$93,942$73,859
Expenses$71,060$88,859$87,204
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$51,737$40,441$-8,101
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 20, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 29, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 27, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 3, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
  7. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc is led by Sharon Burcham, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Sharon Burcham

    President

    Vice President → President, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Debbie Skaggs

    Vice President

    Secretary → Vice President, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Throneberry

    Advisory Board

    Vice President → President, 2024

    President → Advisory Board, 2026

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carla Hawkins

    Vice President

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tina Mickelson

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christie Angel

    Secretary

    On filings since 2025

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jackie Wagoner

    Vice President

    On filings since 2025

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (6)
  • Former: Mary Ann Hext (2024) — Secretary
  • Former: Carcille Burchette (2020–2023) — President
  • Former: Jan Worth (2020–2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Dee Biebighauser (2021–2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Susan Thorneberry (2020–2022) — Vice President
  • Former: Donna Smith (2020) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc

How much does The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc give each year?

The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc reported $20K in grants paid in 2026 on its 2026 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2025 it reported $19K in grants paid.

How large is The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc?

The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc reported $874K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $98K.

What is The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc?

The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Richmond, KY. It holds $874K in total assets as of 2026.

Where does The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc operate?

The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.

What is The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc's EIN?

The Garden Club of Kentucky Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0720087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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