The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc
Gcsc is a force for good that promotes all aspects of gardening, focusing on preservation and restoration of historic gardens, conservation and environmental protection of natural resources, education of members and youth organizations, civic beautification, horticulture and floral design.
The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc at a glance
In short: The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,500
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,500
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $757,052
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clemson Unveristy ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $8K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson Unveristy Clemson, SC | Scholarship Fund | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $757,052 | $206,880 | $118,091 | $7,500 | 1 | $35,745 |
| 2024 | $654,572 | $208,553 | $182,449 | $8,000 | 1 | $15,193 |
| 2023 | $615,427 | $284,237 | $288,667 | $7,500 | 1 | $20,481 |
| 2022 | $636,112 | $215,610 | $174,802 | $4,500 | Total only | $23,311 |
| 2021 | $604,433 | $114,623 | $97,492 | $8,000 | 4 | $22,693 |
| 2020 | $530,781 | $221,039 | $179,128 | $5,500 | 6 | $33,287 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $757K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc is led by David Stoudenmire, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Stoudenmire
President
Director → 1st Vice President, 2022
1st Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy New
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Fairey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dot Closs
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Graceann Phillips
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Hutchinson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelene Sheehy
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Benton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty Jackson
1st Vice President
3rd Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2022
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marian Soule
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meg Lee
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Crow
Parliamentarian
Director → Parliamentarian, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Burch
2nd Vice President
3rd Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Pode
Secretary
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Richardson
Historian
Director → Historian, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Rivers
Chaplain
Director → Chaplain, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandie Duerksen
3rd Vice President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Linda Howle (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Dee Lemay (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Karen Galloway (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Carolyn Floyd (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Elaine Wade (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Frances Kendall (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jacqueline Weinzierl (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kristie Kimmons (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Alice Hall (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Melanie Wyatt (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Gina Ginther (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Karen Oliver (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Mary Reeves (2020–2021) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Nancy Karl (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Patricia Bender (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Radine Tate (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sue Lawley (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Yvonne Jordan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Debbie Sizemore (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Kay Williams (2021) — Director
- Former: Lorraine Gerhart (2021) — Director
- Former: Mildred Thomas (2021) — Director
- Former: Tara Ranson (2021) — Director
- Former: Donna Donnelly (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 South Carolina Inc
How much does The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc give each year?
The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc?
The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc reported $757K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $207K.
What is The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc?
The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Columbia, SC. It holds $757K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc operate?
The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc's EIN?
The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7005531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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