Are Donations or Dues to The Inverness Garden Club of West Marin Tax-Deductible?

Yes. According to the club's own website, The Inverness Garden Club of West Marin is a non-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) status, organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The site states that this status assures donors that gifts and dues are fully tax-deductible.

What the Club Says About Its Tax Status

The Inverness Garden Club of West Marin describes itself as:

• A non-profit corporation
• Holding 501(c)(3) status
• Organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes

The club presents this status specifically as an assurance to donors — that gifts and dues are fully tax-deductible.

What This Means for Donors and Members

If you are considering a donation or paying dues, the club's stated position is that both are fully tax-deductible. That applies to:

• Gifts — donations made to the club
• Dues — membership fees paid to the club

Because the club frames this as a benefit of its 501(c)(3) status, the deductibility claim covers both categories rather than donations alone.

Practical Steps Before You Claim a Deduction

1. Keep your records. Retain receipts, canceled checks, or written acknowledgments for any gift or dues payment you intend to deduct.
2. Confirm the amount and date. Your records should match what the club reports.
3. Consult a tax advisor. The club's website states its own view of deductibility; your personal tax situation, filing status, and how a given payment is characterized may affect what you can actually claim.

A Note on the Scholarship Program

The West Marin Scholarship Program (formerly the Inverness Garden Club Scholarship Fund) now operates as a separate organization with its own website. If your donation or question concerns the scholarship program rather than the garden club itself, check that separate organization's materials — its tax status and deductibility language are its own, not the club's.

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