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Gardencomm Garden Communications International Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 20-0001313

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 01, 2019

Organization Profilewww.gwaa.org
355 Lexington Ave 15th FloorNew York, NY 10017

(212) 297-2198

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

63rd percentile

9.6%

Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

30th percentile

-9.7%

Faster asset growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-23%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Down

$432,241

Down $46,268 (-9.7%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$422,516

Down $55,628 (-12%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$9,725

Up $9,360 (+2564%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin63rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$51,568

Down $15,450 (-23%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$46,605

Down $28,641 (-38%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$4,963

Up $13,191 (+160%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth30th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $323,139Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $350,197Liabilities 2012: $1,9432012Assets 2013: $424,178Liabilities 2013: $2,918Net Assets 2013: $421,2602013Assets 2014: $453,123Liabilities 2014: $2342014Assets 2015: $443,775Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $460,510Liabilities 2016: $5222016Assets 2017: $478,509Liabilities 2017: $365Net Assets 2017: $478,1442017Assets 2018: $432,241Liabilities 2018: $9,725Net Assets 2018: $422,5162018Assets 2019: $578,921Liabilities 2019: $61,960Net Assets 2019: $516,9612019Assets 2020: $471,151Liabilities 2020: $53,743Net Assets 2020: $417,4082020Assets 2021: $395,400Liabilities 2021: $39,960Net Assets 2021: $355,4402021Assets 2022: $366,068Liabilities 2022: $83,736Net Assets 2022: $282,3322022Assets 2023: $218,161Liabilities 2023: $7,985Net Assets 2023: $210,1762023Assets 2024: $174,516Liabilities 2024: $32,961Net Assets 2024: $141,5552024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$432,241
Liabilities$9,725
Net Assets$422,516
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth22nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $122,639Expenses 2011: $108,582Net Income 2011: $14,0572011Revenue 2012: $131,694Expenses 2012: $105,772Net Income 2012: $25,9222012Revenue 2013: $169,679Expenses 2013: $108,594Net Income 2013: $61,0852013Revenue 2014: $120,660Expenses 2014: $91,929Net Income 2014: $28,7312014Revenue 2015: $86,147Expenses 2015: $81,300Net Income 2015: $4,8472015Revenue 2016: $63,975Expenses 2016: $67,758Net Income 2016: -$3,7832016Revenue 2017: $67,018Expenses 2017: $75,246Net Income 2017: -$8,2282017Revenue 2018: $51,568Expenses 2018: $46,605Net Income 2018: $4,9632018Revenue 2019: $442,789Expenses 2019: $479,358Net Income 2019: -$36,5692019Revenue 2020: $255,136Expenses 2020: $331,436Net Income 2020: -$76,3002020Revenue 2021: $252,262Expenses 2021: $314,230Net Income 2021: -$61,9682021Revenue 2022: $184,092Expenses 2022: $257,200Net Income 2022: -$73,1082022Revenue 2023: $239,820Expenses 2023: $311,976Net Income 2023: -$72,1562023Revenue 2024: $210,697Expenses 2024: $279,318Net Income 2024: -$68,6212024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$51,568
Expenses$46,605
Net Income$4,963
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 1, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$351,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The foundation was created to provide public education about gardening, horticulture and enviornmental issues and increase public awareness on a variety of gardening issues. The foundation seeks to reduce hunger through expansion of public participation with its plant a row for the hungry program.

To provide public education about gardening, horticulture and enviornmental issues and increase public awareness on a variety of gardening issues. The foundation seeks to reduce hunger through expansion of public participation with its plant a row for the hungry program.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$316,101$283,668▼ $32,433
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$115,102$115,352▲ $250
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$46,896$11,125▼ $35,771
Total Assets$478,509$432,241▼ $46,268
Other Assets Total$410$22,096▲ $21,686
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$200$9,663▲ $9,463
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$165$62▼ $103
Total Liabilities$365$9,725▲ $9,360
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$478,144$422,516▼ $55,628
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$478,144$422,516▼ $55,628
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$478,509$432,241▼ $46,268

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$22,096--
Other Securities$283,668--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kirk BrownPresident
Becky HeathVice President
Bill ThomasDirector
Jo Ellen Meyers SharpDirector
Maree GaetaniDirector
Nan StermanDirector
Maria ZampiniSecretary
Ellen ZachosTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,915
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$49,653
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,915
Change in Net Assets
$4,963

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$51,568
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-60,591
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$-9,023
Total Revenue per Form 990
$51,568
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$43,605
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$3,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$16,700$11,135-$27,835
Fees for Services Other-$8,864-$8,864
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,250-$4,250
Grants to Domestic Individuals$3,000--$3,000
Information Technology-$1,200-$1,200
Office Expenses-$407-$407
Other Expenses-$16-$16
Total Functional Expenses$19,700$26,905$0$46,605

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$46,605
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$46,605
Total Expenses per Form 990$46,605
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Gwa$9,663
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3

“The foundation has contracted with a management company, kellen company, to perform its daily operations. All major decisions regarding the foundation's mission, goals and activities are determined by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4

“In accordance with a certification of merger document, effective as of january 1, 2019, the foundation has merged with another organization, gwa: the association for garden communicators. After the merger, the foundation will be the surviving corporation and gwa will no longer exist as a stand alone organization. As of january 1, 2019, the foundation will change its name to "gardencomm: garden communicators international, inc." all assets of gwa will be transferred to the foundation effectively on january 1, 2019.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accountant. A draft is submitted to the management company and the board for review and comment prior to approving and filing with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The foundation makes its governing documents, financial statements and form 990 available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Garden Writers Association
EIN
20-0001313
Phone
2122972198
Address
355 LEXINGTON AVE 15TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10017

Signing Officer

Name
Joe Henson
Title
VP Accounting Operations
Phone
2122972198
Signed
2019-11-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kirk Brown
Formed
1980
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
0
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Christopher J Clair CPA Pa
Address
6409 GLADSTONE DRIVE, SHAWNEE, KS 66218
Preparer
Christopher J Clair
Phone
9136310336
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“MERGER REBRAND: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 8864. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8864.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“No changes have been made to the board's review/oversight procedures of the audited financial statements or to the procedures in place for selection of an independent auditor during the current period.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The foundation has no material uncertain tax positions to be accounted for in the financial statements under asc topic 740-10, accounting for uncertainty in income taxes.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUNDATION HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNDER ASC TOPIC 740-10, ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUNDATION HAS CONTRACTED WITH A MANAGEMENT COMPANY, KELLEN COMPANY, TO PERFORM ITS DAILY OPERATIONS. ALL MAJOR DECISIONS REGARDING THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION, GOALS AND ACTIVITIES ARE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CERTIFICATION OF MERGER DOCUMENT, EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019, THE FOUNDATION HAS MERGED WITH ANOTHER ORGANIZATION, GWA: THE ASSOCIATION FOR GARDEN COMMUNICATORS. AFTER THE MERGER, THE FOUNDATION WILL BE THE SURVIVING CORPORATION AND GWA WILL NO LONGER EXIST AS A STAND ALONE ORGANIZATION. AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019, THE FOUNDATION WILL CHANGE ITS NAME TO "GARDENCOMM: GARDEN COMMUNICATORS INTERNATIONAL, INC." ALL ASSETS OF GWA WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE FOUNDATION EFFECTIVELY ON JANUARY 1, 2019.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. A DRAFT IS SUBMITTED TO THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY AND THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO APPROVING AND FILING WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4MERGER REBRAND: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 8864. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8864.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5NO CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE BOARD'S REVIEW/OVERSIGHT PROCEDURES OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR TO THE PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR DURING THE CURRENT PERIOD.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$432,241
Liabilities
$9,725
Net assets
$422,516
Revenue
$51,568
Expenses
$46,605
Net income
$4,963
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.75$0.33$1.42$2.11$2.79$0.69
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.18$0.08$2.10$2.40$3.12$0.72
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.66$0.84$2.82$1.84$2.57$0.73
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.95$0.40$3.55$2.52$3.14$0.62
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.71$0.54$4.17$2.55$3.31$0.76
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.79$0.62$5.17$4.43$4.79$0.37
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.32$0.10$4.23$0.52$0.47$0.05
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.79$0.00$4.78$0.67$0.75$0.08
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.61$0.01$0.64$0.68$0.04
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.44$0.00$0.86$0.81$0.05
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.53$0.00$1.21$0.92$0.29
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.24$0.03$4.21$1.70$1.09$0.61
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.50$0.02$1.32$1.06$0.26
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.23$0.00$1.23$1.09$0.14