Garden Club Of Ohio Inc

East Rochester, OH · Founded 1968

Supporting business and community development in OH

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Regional Advocacy
Topic
Education Advocacy
Contact
Debra Turner
Website Contact

About Organization

Garden Club Of Ohio Inc operates in East Rochester, OH, focusing on promotion of horticultural education. The organization manages $155K in annual revenue, $2.1M in assets. Established in 1968, the organization has served the region for 58 years.

What They Focus On

Economic Growth

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

Member Services

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

Workforce Development

Supports talent pipeline development through education partnerships and workforce readiness programming initiatives

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2022)

$155K

+12.8% vs 2021

Expenses (2022)

$180K

+25.6% vs 2021

Assets (2022)

$2.1M

+9.8% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2022 $155,383 $180,017 $2,083,962 0
2021 $137,714 $143,360 $1,897,465 0
2020 $110,360 $125,736 $2,123,381 0
2019 $117,862 $127,063 $1,740,234 0
2018 $181,141 $129,775 $1,702,404 0
2017 $509,356 $143,765 $1,562,452 0

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 Garden Club Of Ohio Inc

Community Engagement

Facilitates collaboration between business and community stakeholders on shared priorities

Business Advocacy

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

Economic Development

Promotes regional economic growth through strategic partnerships and development initiatives

Leadership Programs

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

Member Services

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

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Garden Club Of Ohio Inc.

DT

Debra Turner

Second Vice President
1 hrs/week
KW

Kathy Wagner

First Vice President
25 hrs/week
MH

Marlene Hatton

President
30 hrs/week
JB

Joann Bartsch

Editor
5 hrs/week
Compensation: $2,600
VS

Virginia Schmidt

Website Editor
5 hrs/week
Compensation: $2,000

Milestones

1968

Organization Founded

1968

Established to serve business community development and economic growth initiatives

1997

Regional Expansion

1997

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

MZ
Marilee Zarbock Exec. Secretary/Co-Treasurer 12.00 hrs/week · $5,750
CJ
Carol Johnson Director 1.00 hrs/week · $2,000
DW
Deborah Wyght Co-Treasurer 8.00 hrs/week · $1,750
AG
Aggie Goss Director 1.00 hrs/week
AV
Aireen Vicars Director 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Anette Montgomery Director 1.00 hrs/week
AG
Antonio Garabis Director 1.00 hrs/week
AK
Audrey Kaiser Director 1.00 hrs/week
BO
Barbara Okleson Director 1.00 hrs/week
BS
Barbara Schuh Director 1.00 hrs/week
BS
Barbara Snyder Director 1.00 hrs/week
BN
Bert Nero Director 1.00 hrs/week
BC
Betty Cookendorfer Director 1.00 hrs/week
BF
Bonnie Faber Director 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Carol Bowling Director 1.00 hrs/week
CD
Carolyn Doerflein Director 1.00 hrs/week
CL
Carolyn Liggett Director 1.00 hrs/week
CN
Carolyn Naples-Gintert Director 1.00 hrs/week
CH
Celine Hallier Secretary 9.00 hrs/week
CK
Cindy Kozakewich Director 1.00 hrs/week
CL
Cleo Lehman Director 1.00 hrs/week
CW
Cornelia Wagener Director 1.00 hrs/week
DS
Deanna Stearns Director 1.00 hrs/week
DS
Debbie Schuckert Director 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Dianna Mullins Director 1.00 hrs/week
DP
Donna Patz Director 1.00 hrs/week
DT
Donna Timmons Director 1.00 hrs/week
HV
Helen Vladick Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jane Bodnar Director 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jane Ciarniello Director 1.00 hrs/week
JK
Janet Koster Director 1.00 hrs/week
JT
Jeri Timon Director 1.00 hrs/week
JP
Joanne Predina Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Joyce Roth Director 1.00 hrs/week
JA
Judy Aplis Director 1.00 hrs/week
KH
Karen Hovey Director 1.00 hrs/week
KW
Kathleen Weber Director 1.00 hrs/week
KH
Kathy Habib Director 1.00 hrs/week
KK
Kathy Kovatch Director 1.00 hrs/week
LK
Leslie Korbee Director 1.00 hrs/week
LH
Linda Holzheimer Director 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Margaret Dewolf Director 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Margaret Duff Director 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Marilyn Drescher Director 1.00 hrs/week
MW
Marilynn Wingett Director 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Marlene Bolea Director 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Mary Kay Covington Director 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Mary Lou Smith Director 1.00 hrs/week
MF
Maryann Ferguson-Rich Director 1.00 hrs/week
NH
Nancy Heber Director 1.00 hrs/week
NQ
Nancy Quinn-Simon Director 1.00 hrs/week
PE
Pam Ellinger Director 1.00 hrs/week
PW
Pam Wetterau Director 1.00 hrs/week
PR
Pat Rupiper Director 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Sarah Moomaw Director 1.00 hrs/week
SW
Sharon Ware Director 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Shirley Basista Director 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Shirley Rembert Director 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Sue Mullins Director 1.00 hrs/week
VM
Vickie Muse Director 1.00 hrs/week
WA
Wanita Adelman Director 1.00 hrs/week
WG
Winnie Garabis Director 1.00 hrs/week
MA
Mary Ann Ferguson Rich Board Member
MM
Mickie Marquis Board Member
PR
Patricia Rupiper Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2022)

$14K

Highest Paid

$6K

Marilee Zarbock

Compensated Officers

5

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Marilee Zarbock EXEC. Secretary/Co-Treasurer $5,750 — $5,750 12
Joann Bartsch Editor $2,600 — $2,600 5
Carol Johnson Director $2,000 — $2,000 1
Virginia Schmidt Website Editor $2,000 — $2,000 5
Deborah Wyght Co-Treasurer $1,750 — $1,750 8

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

Get in touch with Garden Club Of Ohio Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(330) 277-1226
Visit Website
24356 Ridge Rd East Rochester, OH 446259731