TY 2024 Form 990EZ

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Raeline Nobles President	10	0	0	0
Jeff Hardgrave Vice President Projects	10	0	0	0
Lori Barr Secretary	10	0	0	0
Dale Powell Treasurer	10	0	0	0
Donna Hull Communications Director	10	0	0	0
Ellen Gaunt Education Director	10	0	0	0
Brenda Martin Member At Large	10	0	0	0
Cheryl Huckabee Past President	10	0	0	0
Bonnie Ambrose Outreach Director	10	0	0	0

(a) Name and title

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position

(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)

(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and
deferred compensation

(e) Estimated amount
of other compensation

Raeline Nobles

President

Jeff Hardgrave

Vice President Projects

Lori Barr

Secretary

Dale Powell

Treasurer

Donna Hull

Communications Director

Ellen Gaunt

Education Director

Brenda Martin

Member At Large

Cheryl Huckabee

Past President

Bonnie Ambrose

Outreach Director

(a) Name and title of each employee

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position

(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)

(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation

(e) Estimated amount of other compensation

NONE

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor

(b) Type of service

(c) Compensation

NONE

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

DENTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATATION

Employer identification number

54-2143893

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2023 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	6,835	7,791	9,048	6,600	20,802	51,076
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose	11,450	11,033	33,465	0	0	55,948
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge	2,000	2,000	2,000	2,000	0	8,000
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5	20,285	20,824	44,513	8,600	20,802	115,024
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons	0	0	0	0	0	0
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.	2,010	3,950	15,240	0	0	21,200
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..	2,010	3,950	15,240	0	0	21,200
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						93,824

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	20,285	20,824	44,513	8,600	20,802	115,024
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	2	2	2	0	1,060	1,066
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.	0	0	0	2	0	2
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	2	2	2	2	1,060	1,068
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.	0	0	0	0	0	0
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..	0	0	0	0	0	0
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	20,287	20,826	44,515	8,602	21,862	116,092

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

80.82 %

Public support percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

77.08 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2024 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

0.92 %

Investment income percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

0.01 %

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33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......
b From 2020.......
c From 2021.......
d From 2022.......
e From 2023.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....
b Excess from 2021.....
c Excess from 2022.....
d Excess from 2023.....
e Excess from 2024.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
Part III, line 12	\| S.No:, Amount:, Description:\| 1, $4125, Celebration Events\| 2, $2190, Wine Tasting Event\|
Part III, line 12	\| S.No:, Year:, Description:\|

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I, line 8	\| Other Revenues:, Amount:\| Celebration Events, $4125\| Wine Tasting Event, $2190\|
Part I, line 10	\| Activity:, Grantee Name:, Grantee Address:, Amount:, Relationship:\| Advanced Training Scholarships, grantee, "Partial support for members advanced training class fees", $248.00, No Relationship\| Scholarships, Blue Ribbon Club, "P.O. Box 887 Krum TX 76249", $5550.00, None\| Scholarships, DCLA Youth Fair, "P.O. Box 887 Krum TX 76249", $750.00, None\|
Part I, line 16	\| Other Expenses:, Amount:\| Argyle Unity Part Project, $600.00\| Beulah Acres Project, $1012.00\| Denton County Historical Park Project, $393.00\| Denton County Community Grove Project, $190.00\| Earthkind Design Class, $2062.00\| Fairoaks Project, $1291.00\| Fall Into Gardening Event, $1809.00\| Flower Mound Library Garden Series, $300.00\| Flower Mound First Baptist Community Garden, $1941.00\| Friends of Shiloh Field Community Garden, $1763.00\| Fruit Vegetable and Flower Show, $1373.00\| Garden Tour, $2845.00\| Herbal Branch Special Interest Group, $1531.00\| Propagation Team Special Interest Group, $1697.00\| Succulents Special Interest Group, $342.00\| Science With Attitude SWaT project, $1634.00\| Technology: Software licenses and equipment, $5800.00\| Accounting software and misc. operating expenses, $718.00\| Donations and Grant expenses, $1201.00\|

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Explanation

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| Other Revenues:, Amount:| Celebration Events, $4125| Wine Tasting Event, $2190|

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| Activity:, Grantee Name:, Grantee Address:, Amount:, Relationship:| Advanced Training Scholarships, grantee, "Partial support for members advanced training class fees", $248.00, No Relationship| Scholarships, Blue Ribbon Club, "P.O. Box 887 Krum TX 76249", $5550.00, None| Scholarships, DCLA Youth Fair, "P.O. Box 887 Krum TX 76249", $750.00, None|

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1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	20,802
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	26,949
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4	1,060
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a	54,920
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	27,085
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c	27,835
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8	6,315
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	82,961

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? DCMGA is proud to serve our community with a vision to grow a healthier greener Denton County. Our mission is to educate and inspire residents through research-based horticulture promoting eco-friendly gardens and enduring landscapes that enrich our communities.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 The 2024 Plant Sale: Yet Another Incredible Achievement!The 2024 Plant Sale was a massive success thanks to the hard work and dedication of DCMGA members and community support. Preparation began in late 2023 with securing the venue and continued into 2024 with plant digs at members homes thereby securing over 4,100 donated plants and purchasing around 4,000 more. On sale day over 300 volunteers helped set up and assist customers who lined up early despite a drizzle. Highlights included a huge selection of Texas native plants a wide variety of succulents and a stunning rose selection. The sale saw our highest grossing amount ever funding DCMGAs community outreach and educational programs for the year. Thanks to each and every one of you who supported us. Heres to another successful Plant Sale and a huge thank you to Trinity United Methodist Church for hosting us. What an amazing event! (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	23,208
29 Unveiling Beauty Learning and Community at Our 2024 Garden Tour!What an incredible day we had on Saturday May 11 at our annual Garden Tour! Mother Nature blessed us with perfect weather as 1,972 adults and 76 youth explored four stunning Master Gardeners home gardens and the Flower Mound First Baptist Community Garden. A huge thank you to the homeowners for opening your gardens to the community. And lets not forget the Garden Tour Team and all the dedicated volunteers who made this event possible! Ninety-two volunteers on Tour Day ensured every visitor had an incredible experience. Our members dedicated over 3,700 hours preparing these inspiring educational experiences. Thank you to our visitors and members for making this event unforgettable! (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	2,845
30 EarthKind Design Classes. DCMGA provides this 3 day garden design class. It is always well attended. Over 50 community members attended in 2024. It is aimed at Denton County homeowners and teaches the principles of garden design preparation construction and maintenance. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a	2,062
Flower Mound First Baptist Community Garden Flower Mound Flower Mound First Baptist Community Garden is an educational and demonstration resource for residents scout troops students and those with special needs. Master Gardeners assist church garden volunteers in planting maintaining and harvesting fresh produce for donation to Community Christian Association CCA. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		1,941
Fall Into Gardening Event. DCMGA holds this public outreach event each year. Horticulture classes and hands on training are provided to the public. Over 500 members of Denton County attended in 2024. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		1,809
Friends of Shiloh Field Garden DentonFriends of Shiloh Garden one of the largest community gardens in the United States promotes and supports food production for low and moderate-income families. DCMGA assists with planting maintaining and harvesting fresh produce for donation to multiple local organizations. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		1,763
Science With Attitude SWAt SWAt is a year-round program providing individualized supplemental education on various horticultural and environmental science topics for the classroom and other educational and community venues. Through SWAts Educational Outreach Program Master Gardeners working jointly with Elm Fork Master Naturalist and 4-H volunteers provide stand-alone curriculum-enrichment opportunities that are volunteer led to support topics being taught in the classroom and align with state standards in math science and reading.All of SWAts program kits include a TEKs driven lesson plan directions for the corresponding activity and all needed materials. This is all free to you your school or your association. Our presentations run approximately 30-45 minutes and most lessons fit with K-6 curriculums but some can be reworked for presentations in middle and high school. Kits are also available for checkout if you prefer to work the program kit independently with your students. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		1,634
Celebrating the Best of Fruits Veggies Herbs and Flowers!Since the 1990s the Denton County Master Gardener Association has been the proud host of this dazzling county-fair-style show where Denton County residents flaunt their prized fruits veggies flowers and herbs vying for ribbons and best-in-show glory. This years show held at the North Texas Fairgrounds was a spectacular affair featuring the fantastic keynote Creating an Easy-Care Texas Garden by Steven Chamblee. Twelve educational booths including the City of Denton Recycling the Native Plant Society of Texas and the DCMGA Propagation Team enriched our gardening know-how. We saw 116 fabulous exhibits across three categoriesadults youth and Master Gardeners. Fruits veggies herbs and flowers like Zinnias Eggplants and Figs wowed the judges from Dallas Tarrant and Grayson Counties. Special shoutout to the 50+ Denton County Master Gardeners who made this event a perennial success! (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		1,373
Fairoaks Independent Living Center Denton Fairoaks is an independent senior living community located in North Denton. Master Gardeners meet for regular workdays to assist the residents with small individual garden areas a community vegetable garden and general landscape beautification. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		1,291
Beulah Acres Agroforest Corinth At Beulah Acres Agroforest our members assist in developing an urban food forest established on two acres of land at the Global Spheres Center in Corinth. The primary goals are to increase community awareness and demonstrate an agroforestry system of plant-based food production through Earth-Kind and permaculture practices. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		1,012
Denton County Youth Fair. Working with Denton County 4-H and Future Farmers of America DCMGA coordinates the horticultural show and judges horticultural entries in 10 categories for quality and conformance to standards. Master Gardeners assist with registering and documenting the entries and help the entrants learn to manage the plant to obtain the best result by show time. On show day DCMGA volunteers judge the entries. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		750
Argyle Unity Park ArgyleMaster Gardeners work with the Town of Argyle to beautify Argyle Unity Park at 135 Crawford Argyle Tx. Programs include educating the public about Texas native drought-tolerant and heat-tolerant plants. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		600
Denton County Historical Park DentonThe Denton County Historical Park is home to several historical buildings including the Bayless-Selby House Museum. DCMGA works with Denton County in developing landscaping and maintaining heirloom gardens pathways and trees at the historic site. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		393
Denton County Community Grove CarrolltonDiscover the Denton County Community Grove nestled at 1029 W. Rosemeade Pkwy in Carrollton. This collaborative project with Denton County leaders showcases a vibrant demonstration grove of fruits and nuts. Educational classes are offered to the community highlighting home fruit production. Managed by Denton County Facilities Management in partnership with DCMGA this lush oasis features fruit trees berry plants and is situated at the Sandy Jacobs Government Center. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		190
Scholarships. Pursuing our mission to support horticulture education in Denton County TX DCMGA funded $6548 in scholarships to college students pursuing horticulture related studies and adults taking horticulture related specialists training. (Grants $ 6,548) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		0
Growing Excellence: DCMGA Blooms with Four First-Place Wins!Were thrilled to share that DCMGA won four first-place awards in the Texas Master Gardener Association Search for Excellence awards! Competing in the 200+ member Live Oak category our amazing volunteers stood out. We took top honors for the awards Workshop-Presentation for our educational Garden Tour Written-Recorded for social media outreach and Research for our onion study. DCMGA also clinched the Outstanding Association Award for our dedication to a greener Denton County with 345 volunteers contributing 33,921 service hours in 2023. Special thanks to the DCMGA Awards Committee and our supportive community. Together were making Denton County more vibrant and sustainable. Lets keep growing for a brighter future! (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		0
Josey Ranch Pocket Prairie CarrolltonThis project assists the City of Carrollton Library Parks and Recreation and Environmental Quality Departments in developing educational opportunities that engage the public in learning about pollinator gardens appropriate plant selection and establishing a seed library. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		0
Garden Help DeskMaster Gardener volunteers answer local residents gardening questions using research-based evidence training from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and their experience gardening in North Texas. The service is free and we are happy to help. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		0
Gardenscapers. The Gardenscapers project assists approved non-profit organizations with landscape planning including soil types ongoing drought conditions and the capricious nature of our climate using water-wise plantings low maintenance Texas natives and design elements. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		0
Roots for Wings Lewisville Roots for Wings is a pilot program certifying residential pollinator and native habitat gardens. This program provides residents with training and education on site selection and preparation plant selection and maintenance and ecological benefits. The workshop is taught in partnership with the Native Plant Society of Texas Denton County Master Gardeners and Elm Fork Master Naturalists. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		0
Community Strong Farm Sanger The expansive 14-acre Community Strong Farm in Sanger bolsters First Refuge Ministries food banks in Denton County. Partnering with First Refuge Ministries DCMGA joins forces with 4-H FFA and local community groups to educate and promote optimal edible gardening techniques amplifying harvest yields and fostering community engagement. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		0
peakers BureauOur mission is to educate the public on research-based safe effective and sustainable horticultural practices that promote the development of healthy gardens landscapes and communities. We speak to civic groups neighborhood associations garden clubs and other community organizations in Denton County. Available topics include: Cactus & Succulents Compost Soil & Mulch Container Gardening Edible Gardening Flowering Plants Garden Art Gardening Techniques House Plants Landscape Design Native Plants Pest Management Plant Propagation Plant Selection Preserving Food,Trees Water Conservation (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		0
Ask A Master Gardener Booth. The Ask A Master Gardener booth is an outreach of the Denton County Master Gardener Association. It allows the public and certified Master Gardeners to interact one-on-one. We provide research-based gardening education and experiences field questions and address local gardening concerns. We participate in local venues including farmers markets Arbor Day events Earth Day Denton Redbud Festival community and employee fairs and our DCMGA-sponsored annual events. We try to keep our green thumb on the communitys pulse and are constantly tailoring our presentation to best represent Denton County Master Gardeners at each event we attend. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		0
Josey Ranch Pocket Prairie. 1700 Keller Springs Rd Carrollton. A restored pocket prairie with many species of native flowers prairie grasses and pollinator plants. Carrollton Parks and Recreation in partnership with Denton County Master Gardener volunteers maintain the pocket prairie. Located near the Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		0
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	40,871

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Name of organization DENTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATATION

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Name of organization DENTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATATION		Employer identification number 54-2143893

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
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(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
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(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
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Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10	6,548
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11	40,144
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	3,903
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	8,166
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	1,877
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	28,502
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	89,140

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-6,179
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	123,821
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20	0
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	117,642


Name of organization DENTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATATION			Employer identification number 54-2143893
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.