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Civic Garden Center Of Greater Cincinnati

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: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Botanical, Horticultural, and Landscape Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$889k (2023)

Expenses
$832k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.57M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$20.1k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$889,269
Expenses
$832,299
Net Income
$56,970
Net Assets
$1,552,284
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $772,640
86.9%
Program Services $48,602
5.5%
Investment Income $345
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $5,913
0.7%
Net Fundraising $38,674
4.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $21,727
2.4%
Other Revenue $1,368
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,824
7.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $384,255
46.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,572,405
Total Liabilities $20,121
Net Assets $1,552,284
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Kahle (Executive Di) $65,512 $0 $312
Raye Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Juliann Gardner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Maher (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alexis Marsh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Mccamey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Maura Moran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Diane Mularoni (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Katherine Neff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cora Ogle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Strassel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Sturgeon (President) $0 $0 $0
Jayashree Vaidyanathan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Webeler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$570,936
Expenses
$691,070
Net Income
-$120,134
Net Assets
$1,464,456
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $538,769
94.4%
Program Services $21,533
3.8%
Investment Income $2,073
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $8,012
1.4%
Net Fundraising -$3,666
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,198
0.7%
Other Revenue $17
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,707
10.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $300,757
43.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,513,309
Total Liabilities $48,853
Net Assets $1,464,456
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Kahle (Executive Di) $63,049 $0 $7,658
James Allen (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Raye Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Juliann Gardner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Gillen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Maher (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcgruder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Diane Mularoni (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Katherine Neff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cora Ogle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Strassel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Sturgeon (President) $0 $0 $0
Jayashree Vaidyanathan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Webeler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$584,378
Expenses
$659,203
Net Income
-$74,825
Net Assets
$1,577,476
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $504,028
86.3%
Program Services $49,213
8.4%
Investment Income $12,979
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,597
0.4%
Net Fundraising $759
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $10,224
1.7%
Other Revenue $4,578
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,015
9.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $281,827
42.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,598,343
Total Liabilities $20,867
Net Assets $1,577,476
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Kahle (Executive Director) $60,015 $0 $0
Susan Sturgeon (President) $0 $0 $0
James Allen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Diane Mularoni (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Maher (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Juliann Gardner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Katherine Neff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcgruder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Strassel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Gillen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Raye Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cora Ogle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jayashree Vaidyanathan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Webeler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$704,171
Expenses
$618,013
Net Income
$86,158
Net Assets
$1,652,304
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $577,544
82.0%
Program Services $78,725
11.2%
Investment Income $13,029
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $8,253
1.2%
Net Fundraising -$658
Sales of Assets $15,940
2.3%
Net Inventory Sales $2,328
0.3%
Other Revenue $9,010
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,292
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $265,742
43.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,682,570
Total Liabilities $30,266
Net Assets $1,652,304
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Kahle (Executive Director) $47,292 $0 $14,530
Susan Sturgeon (President) $0 $0 $0
James Allen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Diane Mularoni (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Maher (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Edmunds (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Katherine Neff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcgruder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Strassel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Laura Studaway (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Raye Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dann Hotelling (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Mccamey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$628,087
Expenses
$710,042
Net Income
-$81,955
Net Assets
$1,686,752
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $454,104
72.3%
Program Services $30,982
4.9%
Investment Income $34,229
5.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $21,098
3.4%
Net Fundraising $32,976
5.3%
Sales of Assets $38,352
6.1%
Net Inventory Sales $14,310
2.3%
Other Revenue $2,036
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,121
7.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $311,199
43.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,081,806
Total Liabilities $395,054
Net Assets $1,686,752
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Kahle (Executive Director) $56,121 $0 $13,358
Susan Sturgeon (President) $0 $0 $0
James Allen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Maher (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Edmunds (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcgruder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Katherine Neff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin O'dell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Strassel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Laura Studaway (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Raye Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dann Hotelling (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Diane Mularoni (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Susy Spence (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$760,766
Expenses
$886,575
Net Income
-$125,809
Net Assets
$1,740,956
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $580,134
76.3%
Program Services $39,883
5.2%
Investment Income $44,780
5.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $35,449
4.7%
Net Fundraising $28,723
3.8%
Sales of Assets $115
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $3,085
0.4%
Other Revenue $28,597
3.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,425
6.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $373,793
42.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,126,761
Total Liabilities $385,805
Net Assets $1,740,956
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Kahle (Executive Director) $54,425 $0 $0
Susan Sturgeon (President) $0 $0 $0
James Allen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Maher (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Edmunds (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcgruder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Katherine Neff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin O'dell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Strassel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Laura Studaway (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$665,002
Expenses
$804,919
Net Income
-$139,917
Net Assets
$1,933,258
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $491,912
74.0%
Program Services $67,017
10.1%
Investment Income $33,230
5.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $41,784
6.3%
Sales of Assets $3,998
0.6%
Net Inventory Sales $25,190
3.8%
Other Revenue $1,871
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $409,106
50.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,422,602
Total Liabilities $489,344
Net Assets $1,933,258
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Vickie Ciotti (Executive Director) $75,930 $0 $0
Patrick Edmunds (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Lyle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin O'dell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Strassel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sue Sturgeon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$611,209
Expenses
$779,757
Net Income
-$168,548
Net Assets
$1,965,171
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $425,498
69.6%
Program Services $66,087
10.8%
Investment Income $56,833
9.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $57,764
9.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,982
0.3%
Other Revenue $3,045
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,218
8.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $344,410
44.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,531,254
Total Liabilities $566,083
Net Assets $1,965,171

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$439,657
Expenses
$749,548
Net Income
-$309,891
Net Assets
$2,143,609
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $405,628
92.3%
Program Services $30,452
6.9%
Investment Income -$53,600
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $52,518
11.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,559
1.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,550
8.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $305,869
40.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,588,478
Total Liabilities $444,869
Net Assets $2,143,609

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$506,299
Expenses
$714,457
Net Income
-$208,158
Net Assets
$2,453,601
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $384,823
76.0%
Program Services $26,884
5.3%
Investment Income $25,843
5.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $49,719
9.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $19,030
3.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,550
9.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $297,577
41.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,884,267
Total Liabilities $430,666
Net Assets $2,453,601

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$517,208
Expenses
$713,026
Net Income
-$195,818
Net Assets
$2,610,787
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $396,104
76.6%
Program Services $27,655
5.3%
Investment Income $18,367
3.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $46,643
9.0%
Sales of Assets $11,708
2.3%
Net Inventory Sales $16,731
3.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,550
9.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $286,828
40.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,979,571
Total Liabilities $368,784
Net Assets $2,610,787
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Vickie Ciotti (Exec Director) $65,550 $0 $0
Rick Noland (President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Bishop (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Polley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ann Mc Donald (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Bentley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Besl (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Doan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kara Troquille Gunsch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dan Meyer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Arthur Motch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matt O'connell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin O'dell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amber Shidler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Karen Sills (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Singer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beau Tuke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$624,740
Expenses
$682,106
Net Income
-$57,366
Net Assets
$2,666,699
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $468,219
74.9%
Program Services $25,138
4.0%
Investment Income $36,635
5.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $50,264
8.0%
Sales of Assets $23,756
3.8%
Net Inventory Sales $20,728
3.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,550
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $281,864
41.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,955,744
Total Liabilities $289,045
Net Assets $2,666,699

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,121,861
Expenses
$776,254
Net Income
$345,607
Net Assets
$2,648,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $999,622
89.1%
Program Services $34,305
3.1%
Investment Income $32,848
2.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $52,482
4.7%
Sales of Assets -$37,191
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $39,795
3.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,195
8.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,137,994
Total Liabilities $489,330
Net Assets $2,648,664

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

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.

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