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Gardener Foundation Inc

  • Sarasota, FL
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2007
  • EIN: 26-0615969

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$4.12M (2024)

Expenses
$5.49M (2024)

Total Assets
$17M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$4,117,698
Expenses
$5,493,769
Net Income
-$1,376,071
Net Assets
$16,964,953
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,069,748
50.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $491,548
11.9%
Sales of Assets $1,554,410
37.7%
Other Income $1,992
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $5,376,444
97.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,964,953
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,964,953
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Knapp (President) $0 $0
Jane Knapp (Secretary) $0 $0
Marcella Butler (Director) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$753,414
Expenses
$1,741,951
Net Income
-$988,537
Net Assets
$18,388,984
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $459,836
61.0%
Sales of Assets $290,814
38.6%
Other Income $2,764
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,629,308
93.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,388,984
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $18,388,984
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Knapp (President) $0 $0
Jane Knapp (Secretary) $0 $0
Marcella Butler (Director) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$979,580
Expenses
$3,253,207
Net Income
-$2,273,627
Net Assets
$19,366,536
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $493,658
50.4%
Sales of Assets $480,804
49.1%
Other Income $5,118
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,089,489
95.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,366,536
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $19,366,536
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Knapp (President) $0 $0
Jane Knapp (Secretary) $0 $0
Marcella Butler (Director) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,404,449
Expenses
$2,715,195
Net Income
$689,254
Net Assets
$21,679,163
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,000
0.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $383,392
11.3%
Sales of Assets $3,007,284
88.3%
Other Income $11,773
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,566,151
94.5%
Compensation of Officers* $1,000
0.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,679,163
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $21,679,163
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
George Mazzarantani (Director) $1,000 $0
William Knapp (President) $0 $0
Jane Knapp (Secretary) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Jan. 18, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,240,010
Expenses
$3,686,477
Net Income
-$1,446,467
Net Assets
$20,997,789
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,000,152
44.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $523,927
23.4%
Sales of Assets $708,181
31.6%
Other Income $7,750
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,553,442
96.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,997,789
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $20,997,789

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,114,256
Expenses
$3,398,622
Net Income
-$1,284,366
Net Assets
$22,495,766
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $463,828
21.9%
Sales of Assets $1,650,428
78.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,099,333
91.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,495,766
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $22,495,766

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,431,065
Expenses
$2,302,642
Net Income
$1,128,423
Net Assets
$28,268,919
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $86
0.0%
Dividends $736,250
21.5%
Sales of Assets $2,640,617
77.0%
Other Income $54,112
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,662,098
72.2%
Compensation of Officers* $301,000
13.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,268,919
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $28,268,919

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,115,443
Expenses
$2,708,819
Net Income
-$593,376
Net Assets
$27,234,832
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $178
0.0%
Dividends $880,285
41.6%
Sales of Assets $1,234,382
58.4%
Other Income $598
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,131,951
78.7%
Compensation of Officers* $300,000
11.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,234,832
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $27,234,832

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,563,829
Expenses
$2,228,540
Net Income
-$664,711
Net Assets
$27,775,657
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $200
0.0%
Dividends $689,602
44.1%
Sales of Assets $873,484
55.9%
Other Income $543
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,673,443
75.1%
Compensation of Officers* $301,000
13.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,775,657
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $27,775,657

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$338,922
Expenses
$2,468,590
Net Income
-$2,807,512
Net Assets
$28,514,760
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $167
Dividends $561,502
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income -$84
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,959,708
79.4%
Compensation of Officers* $276,000
11.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,514,760
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $28,514,760

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$20,938,135
Expenses
$1,385,486
Net Income
$19,552,649
Net Assets
$31,674,046
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $19,974,369
95.4%
Interest Revenue $48
0.0%
Dividends $368,009
1.8%
Sales of Assets $606,221
2.9%
Other Income -$10,512
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,039,641
75.0%
Compensation of Officers* $200,000
14.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,674,046
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $31,674,046

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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