named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Convention and Symposium
Gathering of member clubs featuring leadership installation, educational sessions, and awards; includes the NGC Symposium
College Scholarship Program
Offers scholarships to college students studying horticulture, conservation, or related fields
Community Beautification Projects
Initiatives including the Healing Garden on Staten Island and support for civic planting and roadside beautification
Contests for Youth
Annual drawing contest for grades 1-5 featuring Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl to promote wildfire prevention and environmental conservation
Flower Show School
Educational program with courses in floral design and horticulture, such as Course 4 held in Voorheesville, NY
Life Membership Program
Recognizes members with lifetime benefits including event attendance, a pin and card, and listing in the directory; funds support educational scholarships and awards
World Gardening Initiatives
Supports international water projects through partnerships with Water for South Sudan and DigDeep's Navajo Water Project
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 4 activities
- Administers educational and training programs for gardenersOrganizes the Flower Show School program, including multi-day courses such as Course 4 held at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Voorheesville, NY, to train members in horticultural presentation and design.
- Develops community healing and demonstration gardensCo-developed a healing garden on Staten Island in partnership with local clubs and leaders, serving as a model for therapeutic and community-based horticulture projects.
- Hosts national and state-level horticultural eventsOrganizes and hosts major events including the 2026 National Garden Clubs Symposium, annual conventions, and biennial symposia for gardeners and horticulture enthusiasts in New York State.
- Supports network of garden clubs across New York StateCoordinates a network of 168 garden clubs with nearly 6,000 members, serving as an educational resource on horticultural and gardening topics and fostering communication and collaboration among members.
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Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Conducts youth conservation education programsHosts an annual children's drawing contest for grades 1 through 5 featuring Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl to promote environmental conservation awareness among youth.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funds international and domestic water access initiativesProvides grant support to organizations such as Water for South Sudan, DigDeep, and the Navajo Water Project to build sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure in underserved communities globally and in the U.S.
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Youth Outdoor & Conservation Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Funds scholarships for students in horticulture and conservationProvides college scholarships and funds camp attendance through its DEC Camp Scholarship program, supported by donations to the Life Member Educational Fund and general Scholarship Fund.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Promotes civic beautification and environmental conservationEncourages roadside planting, preservation of historic sites, and public awareness of natural resource protection through collaboration with horticultural societies and landscape initiatives.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$155K
Contributions & grants$1K1%
Program service revenue$1K1%
Investment income$8K5%
Other revenue$85K
expenses
Total expenses$134K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$16K
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$388K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$387K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +74.7%
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Board of Directors Government — Responsible for voting on the use of funds from the Book of Recognition.
- CAR-SGC Partner — Collaborates with CAR-SGC, as shown by joint participation in the Annual Conference and leadership engagement.
- CAR-SGC Partner — Offers a separate Life Membership program (CAR-SGC Life Membership) for members already holding FGCNYS Life Membership.
- Corning Cooperative Extension Albany County Partner — Hosts the Flower Show School Course 4 at its facility.
- DigDeep Partner — Fund and project partner in advancing water and sanitation infrastructure in the U.S., including through the Navajo Water Project
- District I Partner — Collaborating district in the development of the Staten Island Healing Garden
- FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS OF NEW YORK STATE INC Partner
- HORTICULTURAL AND PLANT SOCIETIES Partner — Cooperates with horticultural and plant societies to support gardening and conservation efforts.
- National Garden Clubs Network — Participates in the National Garden Clubs, as evidenced by participation in the NGC Symposium and leadership recognition.
- National Garden Clubs (NGC) Network — Participates in the National Garden Clubs network, as evidenced by shared life membership programs.
- National Garden Clubs, Inc. Network — Collaborates on youth and scholarship programs, including the annual drawing contest.
- Navajo Water Project Partner — Project partner in bringing clean water and indoor plumbing to Navajo households
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Partner — Co-sponsors the youth drawing contest focused on wildfire prevention and environmental conservation.
- Verizon Government — Email services provided through verizon.net domain.
- Water for South Sudan Partner — Fund and project partner in providing clean water access in South Sudan
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Networking for Environmental Stewardshipmethodology: community_networkingBy connecting gardeners across New York State into coordinated networks, the organization strengthens local gardening and greening efforts because collaborative relationships enhance knowledge sharing, sustainability, and collective impact.
- Community-Based Horticulture Educationmethodology: community-based horticulture educationBy delivering structured horticultural education and flower show design programming, the organization advances horticultural knowledge and engagement because skill-building fosters deeper participation and stewardship.
- Locally Driven Infrastructure for Community Well-Beingmethodology: community-led-infrastructureBy supporting community-led water and sanitation projects, the organization generates sustainable improvements in health and economic well-being because locally designed solutions are more adaptable, accountable, and enduring.
- Youth Environmental Education Through Artmethodology: environmental-education-through-artBy engaging children in drawing contests featuring Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl, the organization promotes wildfire prevention and conservation awareness because creative, art-based learning creates memorable and impactful environmental messaging for youth.