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VALLEY GARDEN CENTER INC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860105530 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE C42Z · Environment · Small ($100K-$1M) · valleygardencenterphx.org
revenue
$167K
expenses
$141K
net assets
$153K
employees
1
volunteers
10
program ratio
32%
mission · from form 990

Garden Club. Maintain Garden to promote interest in horticulture.

profile · synthesized from sources

Valley Garden Center Inc is a community hub in Phoenix, Arizona that provides event space and support for local gardening clubs and horticultural activities. The center hosts meetings, shows, and educational events focused on gardening, bonsai, roses, succulents, and other plant-related interests. It serves as a venue for nonprofit gardening groups and promotes sustainable desert landscaping practices.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Bonsai and Suiseki Show
Hosts the Phoenix Bonsai Society's annual exhibition of bonsai trees, viewing stones, and kusamono plantings with live demonstrations
Club Meeting Hosting
Provides meeting space for local gardening clubs including the Phoenix Rose Society, Valley of the Sun Gardeners, and Phoenix Bonsai Society
National Chrysanthemum Society Show
Hosts a national flower show featuring chrysanthemum blooms and arrangements from exhibitors across the United States
Phoenix Rose Show
Hosts the annual rose exhibition featuring local growers and educational opportunities on rose cultivation in desert climates
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Horticultural Exhibitions and Plant Sales 5 activities
    • Hosting horticultural shows
      VALLEY GARDEN CENTER INC hosts various horticultural shows, including the Phoenix Rose Show, the Phoenix Bonsai Show, and a flower show featuring chrysanthemum blooms and flower arrangements.
    • Hosting horticultural shows
      VALLEY GARDEN CENTER INC hosts various horticultural shows, including the Phoenix Rose Show, the Phoenix Bonsai Show, and a flower show featuring chrysanthemum blooms and flower arrangements.
    • Hosts horticultural and botanical exhibitions
      Organizes and hosts annual events including the Phoenix Rose Show, Phoenix Bonsai Show, Phoenix Bonsai Society's Spring Bonsai and Suiseki Show, and a flower show featuring chrysanthemum blooms and floral arrangements.
    • Hosts horticultural and botanical exhibitions
      Organizes and hosts annual events including the Phoenix Rose Show, Phoenix Bonsai Show, and a flower show featuring chrysanthemum blooms and floral arrangements. These events include curated displays, demonstrations, and specialized exhibits such as Bonsai trees, Suiseki stones, and Kusamono plantings.
    • Hosts horticultural and botanical exhibitions
      Organizes and hosts public exhibitions including the Phoenix Rose Show, Phoenix Bonsai Show, Phoenix Bonsai Society's annual Spring Bonsai and Suiseki show, and a chrysanthemum and flower arrangement show, featuring curated displays and demonstrations.
  • Meeting & Conference Room Rental 5 activities
    • Provides event and meeting facilities
      Offers rental of the Grand Reception Room and other spaces for business meetings, club gatherings, conferences, conventions, and presentations, accommodating up to 96 participants with amenities such as a stage, podium, presentation screen, tables, chairs, and free Wi-Fi.
    • Provides event and meeting facilities
      Offers rental of the Grand Reception Room, which accommodates up to 96 participants and includes amenities such as a stage with podium, presentation screen, free Wi-Fi, and flexible seating with tables and chairs; supports business meetings, club gatherings, conferences, and conventions.
    • Provides event and meeting facilities for public and organizational use
      Offers rental spaces for business meetings, club gatherings, conferences, conventions, and receptions, including the Grand Reception Room which accommodates up to 96 participants. Facilities include an elevated stage, podium, presentation screen, tables, chairs, and free Wi-Fi.
    • Providing event venue facilities
      The organization provides facilities for various events such as business meetings, club gatherings, presentations, conferences, or conventions, accommodating up to 96 participants in its Grand Reception Room. The venue includes amenities like free Wi-Fi, an elevated stage, presentation screen, and a full kitchen with a prep area.
    • Providing event venue facilities
      The organization provides facilities for various events such as business meetings, club gatherings, presentations, conferences, or conventions, accommodating up to 96 participants in its Grand Reception Room. The venue includes amenities like free Wi-Fi, an elevated stage, presentation screen, and a full kitchen with a prep area.
  • Shared Commercial Kitchen Services 3 activities
    • Provides full kitchen facilities for events
      Offers a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, oven, refrigerator, and ample counter space, designed for use by caterers or individuals preparing food for events hosted at the facility.
    • Provides kitchen facilities for events
      Offers a full kitchen with prep area, including stove, oven, refrigerator, and counter space, available for use by caterers and individuals hosting events at the facility.
    • Provides kitchen facilities for events
      Offers a full-service kitchen with a prep area, stove, oven, refrigerator, and ample counter space, available for use by caterers and individuals hosting events on-site.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$167K
Contributions & grants$7K4%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$130%
Other revenue$159K
expenses
Total expenses$141K
Program expenses32%
Admin / overhead68%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$64K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$154K
Cash$148K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$153K
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +21.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • CLYDE GRANDERSON-TRUSTEE — 1319 W PALM LN PHX AZ 85007
  • JOANNA CHAMBERLAIN — 525 WESLEYAN DR PHX AZ 85382
  • MARGE BAYLESS HOUSE CHAIR — 3801 N 21ST AVE PHX AZ 85015
  • WAYNE WIGHT-Trustee — 217 W SELDON PHX AZ 85021
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Arizona Master Gardener Press Partner — Publisher of "DESERT LANDSCAPING FOR BEGINNERS; TIPS AND TECHNIQUES FOR SUCCESS IN AN ARID CLIMATE," a resource cited by Valley Garden Center.
  • Beekeepers Association of Central Arizona Partner — A nonprofit club that meets at the Valley Garden Center.
  • National Chrysanthemum Society Partner — Hosts the National Chrysanthemum Society Show.
  • Ortho Books Partner — Publisher of "THE WORLD OF CACTUS & SUCCULENTS AND OTHER WATER-THRIFTY PLANTS," a resource cited by Valley Garden Center.
  • Phoenix Bonsai Society Partner — Partnered to display Bonsai trees, Viewing Stones, and Kusamono plantings, and present demonstrations at the Phoenix Bonsai Show 2024.
  • Sunset Publishing Corporation Partner — Publisher of "SUNSET WESTERN GARDEN BOOK," a resource cited by Valley Garden Center.
  • The Phoenix Bonsai Society Partner — Hosted their annual Spring Bonsai and Suiseki show.
  • Valley of the Sun Gardeners Partner — Peggy Reynolds Klitzke, who authored parts of the content, is associated with this organization.