Florida Federation Of Garden Clubs Inc

Winter Park, FL · Founded 1924

Advancing gardening, horticulture, botany, and conservation education statewide

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Regional Advocacy
Topic
Education Advocacy
Contact
Bonnie Miller
Website Contact

About Organization

Furthers education in gardening, horticulture, botany, and conservation for members and the public through programs and youth initiatives. Based in Winter Park, FL, the federation coordinates activities across member garden clubs statewide with 106 officers and 9,730 volunteers. Operating with $626,000 in annual revenue.

What They Focus On

Business Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy development and advocates for pro-business initiatives at local and state levels

Member Services

Provides networking opportunities, professional development resources, and support services for member organizations

Economic Growth

Promotes regional economic development through strategic partnerships and support for business expansion initiatives

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$626K

-16.6% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$526K

-56.3% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$2.0M

+7.2% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

106

+8.2% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $625,820 $525,770 $1,984,727 106
2023 $750,420 $1,202,316 $1,851,777 98
2022 $350,690 $382,933 $2,268,321 95
2021 $1,333,171 $638,825 $2,499,967 95
2020 — — — —
2020 $370,705 $414,660 $1,855,265 7
2019 $464,560 $486,265 $1,576,048 96
2018 $624,144 $564,847 $1,665,158 90

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Identifies priority issues through stakeholder consultation and analysis of business community needs

  • 02

    Strategic Planning

    Develops targeted initiatives based on member input and regional economic development priorities

  • 03

    Program Implementation

    Executes programs through partnerships with member organizations and community stakeholders

  • 04

    Impact Assessment

    Evaluates outcomes through member feedback and tracks progress toward organizational objectives

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Florida Federation Of Garden Clubs Inc

Business Advocacy

Represents business interests in policy development and legislative initiatives at state and local levels

Leadership Programs

Develops business leadership capacity through training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities

Community Engagement

Facilitates collaboration between business and community stakeholders on shared priorities

Member Services

Provides networking opportunities, resources, and support to member organizations across the region

Economic Development

Promotes regional economic growth through strategic partnerships and development initiatives

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Florida Federation Of Garden Clubs Inc.

BM

Bonnie Miller

Director Thru (1/24)
CS

Carol Stevens

District Director
2 hrs/week
CL

Christy Linke

First Vice President
14 hrs/week
CC

Claudia Chopp

Director Thru (1/24)
GC

Gwen Carter

District Director
20 hrs/week
JN

Jane Nendick

Director Thru (1/24)
JW

Jenny Weber

District Director
8 hrs/week
KW

Kelly Wood

Director Thru (1/24)
LA

Lana Arnold

District Director
2 hrs/week
LG

Leticia Gunn

Third Vice President
8 hrs/week
LP

Lisa Packard

Director Thru (9/24)
LB

Lydia Barbour

Director Thru (9/24)
MW

Maria Wolfe

District Director
25 hrs/week
MW

Mary Whisler

Second Vice President
20 hrs/week
PW

Phyllis Weber

District Director
10 hrs/week
SR

Sam Runyon

District Director
8 hrs/week
SM

Sue Meyer

District Director
8 hrs/week
SL

Susan Lawson

District Director
15 hrs/week
SR

Susan Rodriguez

District Director
12 hrs/week
TP

Taryn Palo

District Director
2 hrs/week
TT

Tina Tuttle

President
Full-time
VS

Valerie Seinfeld

District Director
12 hrs/week
CL

Carolyn Lowry-Nation

Parliamentarian
3 hrs/week

Milestones

1924

Organization Founded

1924

Established to serve business community development and economic growth initiatives

1975

Regional Expansion

1975

Extended programming and membership services to serve broader regional business community

2025

Program Enhancement

2025

Launched enhanced member services and expanded advocacy initiatives for business community

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Maintains active programming serving member organizations and regional economic development priorities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AF
Andrea Finn Director 1.00 hrs/week
AC
Ann Crawford Director 1.00 hrs/week
AR
Arlene Rand Director
BM
Barbara May Director 1.00 hrs/week
BW
Beth Wilson Director
BL
Blanca Longo-Rancourt Director 0.50 hrs/week
BD
Brenda Davis Director 0.50 hrs/week
BL
Brenda Luedeman Director 8.00 hrs/week
CB
Carol Binello Director
CH
Carol Hall Director 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Carolyn Schaag Director 8.00 hrs/week
CS
Carolyn Stevens Director 0.50 hrs/week
CW
Charlotte White Director 5.00 hrs/week
CO
Cindy Odonnell Director
CB
Claudia Bates Director 2.00 hrs/week
CG
Connie Gladding Director 12.00 hrs/week
DG
Daphna Goldberg Director 2.00 hrs/week
DV
Devon Villareal-Dabbs Director
DL
Diane Lamoureux Director 4.00 hrs/week
DB
Donna Berger Director 1.00 hrs/week
EN
Ed Nendick Director
EP
Emilie Palmieri Director 1.00 hrs/week
GJ
Gina Jogan Director 5.00 hrs/week
GB
Gloria Blake Director
HP
Helen Purvis Director 1.00 hrs/week
IJ
Inger Jones Director 20.00 hrs/week
JG
Jan Griffin Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jan Sillik Director
JW
Jana Walling Treasurer 30.00 hrs/week
JB
Jennifer Barber Recording Secretary 2.50 hrs/week
JS
Jennifer Seymore-White Director 2.00 hrs/week
JD
Jeri Decker Director
JA
Jill Anderson Director
JC
Joanne Connor Director
JM
Joanne Mulinare Director 1.00 hrs/week
JK
Jolene King Director 0.50 hrs/week
JJ
Judy Jodoin Director 2.00 hrs/week
JK
Judy Keliher Director 4.00 hrs/week
KB
Kalia Baillene Director
KS
Kat Spieker Director 3.00 hrs/week
KS
Kathleen Siena Director 1.00 hrs/week
LF
Linda Feifarek-Johnson Corresponding Secretary 8.00 hrs/week
LJ
Lorene Junkin Director
LA
Lynn Artz Director 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Margaret Chodosh Director 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Margaret Kirkpatrick Director 0.50 hrs/week
MH
Marge Hendon Director 20.00 hrs/week
MA
Mary Adams Director
MA
Mary Ann Cody Director 5.00 hrs/week
MV
Michele Vatalaro Director 1.00 hrs/week
MQ
Mickey Quigley Director
MJ
Mona Johnston Director 2.00 hrs/week
PC
Pat Caren Director 2.00 hrs/week
PC
Pat Cummins Director 10.00 hrs/week
PS
Pat Shira Director 1.00 hrs/week
PG
Peggy Gahn Director
RA
Rosita Aristoff Director 1.00 hrs/week
SF
Sally Flanagan Director 1.00 hrs/week
SA
Sandra Arnold Director 3.00 hrs/week
SL
Sandra Lynch Director
ST
Sandy Troy Pennington Director 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Sharon Bogard Director
ST
Sharon Trbovich Director 0.50 hrs/week
SF
Shelia Fisher Director
SA
Shelley Atkinson Director 8.00 hrs/week
SL
Skip Lamoureux Director 4.00 hrs/week
SA
Sue Angle Director 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Sue MacPherson Director 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Sue Roberts Director 10.00 hrs/week
SH
Susan Hillson Director 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$598K Grants Given
1 Organizations

Top Grantees

1 total
WS
Wekiwa Springs State Park APOPKA, FL
$598K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Florida Federation Of Garden Clubs Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(407) 647-7016 (407) 446-2878

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1400 South Denning Drive Winter Park, FL 32789