Civic Intelligence

Gwa the Association for Garden

EIN 23-7071191 • 501(c)6 • New York, NY

Profile

The association was formed to cultivate, promote and diseminate knowledge and information concerning horticultural communications and related topics

355 Lexington Ave 15th FloorNew York, NY 10017

www.gwaa.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

26th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-5.8%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-100%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$0

Down $230,714 (-100%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $109,539 (-100%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$0

Down $121,175 (-100%) from 2017

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue26th percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$467,450

Up $46,301 (+11%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$494,598

Down $42,242 (-7.9%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

-$27,148

Up $88,543 (+77%) from 2017

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2012: $702,629Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $702,6292012Assets 2013: $576,035Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $576,0352013Assets 2014: $491,676Liabilities 2014: $36,458Net Assets 2014: $455,2182014Assets 2017: $230,714Liabilities 2017: $109,539Net Assets 2017: $121,1752017Assets 2018: $0Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$0
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$0
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2012: $664,2522012Revenue 2013: $594,248Expenses 2013: $767,606Net Income 2013: -$173,3582013Revenue 2014: $582,722Expenses 2014: $665,761Net Income 2014: -$83,0392014Revenue 2017: $421,149Expenses 2017: $536,840Net Income 2017: -$115,6912017Revenue 2018: $467,450Expenses 2018: $494,598Net Income 2018: -$27,1482018

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$467,450
Expenses$494,598
Net Income-$27,148
Open 2018 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$0
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$0
Revenue
$467,450
Expenses
$494,598
Net income
-$27,148
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$4.67$4.95$0.27
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.31$1.10$1.21$4.21$5.37$1.16
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.92$0.36$4.55$5.83$6.66$0.83
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.76$0.00$5.76$5.94$7.68$1.73
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.03$0.00$7.03$6.64
Latest Filing Detail
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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
$572,410
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The association was formed to cultivate, promote and diseminate knowledge and information concerning horticultural communications and related topics

The purpose of the association is to cultivate, promote, and disseminate knowledge and information concerning horticultural communications and related subjects.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$120,678$0▼ $120,678
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$89,211$0▼ $89,211
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,904$0▼ $8,904
Accounts Receivable$646$0▼ $646
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$230,714$0▼ $230,714
Other Assets Total$11,275$0▼ $11,275
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$102,958--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,581--
Total Liabilities$109,539$0▼ $109,539
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$121,175$0▼ $121,175
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$121,175$0▼ $121,175
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$230,714$0▼ $230,714
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kirk BrownPast President
Becky HeathPresident
Jo Ellen Meyers SharpVice President
Bill JohnsonDirector
Cl FornariDirector
Diane BlazekDirector
Kate CopseyDirector
Kathy JentzDirector
Ken BrownDirector
Mary-kate MackeyDirector
Ellen ZachosSecretary
Maria ZampiniTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Kellen CompanyManagement Services3200 WINDY HILL ROAD SE STE 600 W, Atlanta, GA 30339$240,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$165,239
Program Service Revenue
$288,003
Investment Income
$14,208
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$38,515
Change in Net Assets
$-27,148

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$467,450
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-21,806
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$445,644
Total Revenue per Form 990
$467,450
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$494,598
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management---$240,000
Conferences and Meetings---$146,118
Fees for Services Legal---$18,071
All Other Expenses---$13,879
Information Technology---$9,229
Depreciation Depletion---$9,020
Other Expenses---$7,631
Fees for Services Accounting---$5,600
Office Expenses---$3,732
Insurance---$2,209
Travel---$198
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$494,598

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$494,598
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$494,598
Total Expenses per Form 990$494,598
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
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 association has contracted with a management company, kellen company, to perform its daily operations. All major decisions regarding the association's mission, goals and activities are determined by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4

“In accordance with a certificate of merger document, effective as of january 1, 2019, gwa has agreed to merge its operations into the garden writers association foundation. After the merger, the gwa foundation (a 501(c)(3)) will be the surviving corporation and gwa will no longer exist as a stand alone organization. As of january 1, 2019, gwa foundation will change its name to "gardencomm: garden communicators international, inc.". Due to the merger, gwa is filing this 2018 tax year return as its final tax return as a stand alone organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

“Gwa had approximately 1,000 members during 2018.”

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

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

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Gwa makes its governing documents, financial statements and form 990 available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Gwa the Association for Garden
EIN
23-7071191
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
Becky Heath
Formed
1980
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

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 24E

“Awards program 7391. Other expenses 2393. Printing 1819. Webinars 1713. 2017 ubit taxes 563.”

Form 990, Part XI, line 9:

“Close out of net assets for discontinued operations due to merger -72221.”

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 association 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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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0ANNUAL CONFERENCE
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1AUTHORS COALITION
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2AWARDS PROGRAM
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc3REGIONAL MEETINGS
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0PUBLISH A BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND BLOG TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE WORK OF HORTICULATURAL COMMUNICATIONS.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0GWA MEDIA AWARDS PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE AND PUBLICIZE OUTSTANDING WORK OF HORTICULTURAL COMMUNICATORS AND TO ENCOURAGE QUALITY WORK.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ASSOCIATION 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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IRS990ScheduleN/LiquidationOfAssetsTableGrp/LiquidationOfAssetsDetail/AssetsDistriOrExpnssPaidDesc0TRANSFERRED CASH AND SECURITIES INVESTMENTS DUE TO MERGER INTO GWA FOUNDATION
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IRS990ScheduleN/LiquidationOfAssetsTableGrp/LiquidationOfAssetsDetail/DistributionDt02019-01-01
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IRS990ScheduleN/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Person(s) Involved: CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS
IRS990ScheduleN/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Explanation of Involvement: CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS OF GWA WILL CARRYFORWARD AS BOARD MEMBERS OF THE NEWLY MERGED ENTITY, GARDENCOMM: GARDEN COMMUNICATORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ASSOCIATION HAS CONTRACTED WITH A MANAGEMENT COMPANY, KELLEN COMPANY, TO PERFORM ITS DAILY OPERATIONS. ALL MAJOR DECISIONS REGARDING THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION, GOALS AND ACTIVITIES ARE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CERTIFICATE OF MERGER DOCUMENT, EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019, GWA HAS AGREED TO MERGE ITS OPERATIONS INTO THE GARDEN WRITERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION. AFTER THE MERGER, THE GWA FOUNDATION (A 501(C)(3)) WILL BE THE SURVIVING CORPORATION AND GWA WILL NO LONGER EXIST AS A STAND ALONE ORGANIZATION. AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019, GWA FOUNDATION WILL CHANGE ITS NAME TO "GARDENCOMM: GARDEN COMMUNICATORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.". DUE TO THE MERGER, GWA IS FILING THIS 2018 TAX YEAR RETURN AS ITS FINAL TAX RETURN AS A STAND ALONE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2GWA HAD APPROXIMATELY 1,000 MEMBERS DURING 2018.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. A DRAFT IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD AND MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO APPROVING AND FILING WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4GWA MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5AWARDS PROGRAM 7391. OTHER EXPENSES 2393. PRINTING 1819. WEBINARS 1713. 2017 UBIT TAXES 563.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6CLOSE OUT OF NET ASSETS FOR DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS DUE TO MERGER -72221.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7NO 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/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part IX, line 24e
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
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IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt0DONATIONS
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