Garden Conservancy Inc is located in Garrison, NY. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (C40) the organization is classified as: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Garden Conservancy Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Garden Conservancy Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Garden Conservancy Inc generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Garden Conservancy Inc has awarded 26 individual grants totaling $399,945. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE, SHARE, AND CELEBRATE AMERICA'S GARDENS AND DIVERSE GARDENING TRADITIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICES FOCUS ON THREE MAIN AREAS: PRESERVATION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. WE WORK TO RESTORE HISTORIC AMERICAN GARDENS, ASSIST PRIVATE GARDENS IN THEIR DESIRE TO BECOME PUBLIC AMENITIES, PRESENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES RELATING TO THE HISTORY AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF GARDENS AND GARDENING, AND OPEN PRIVATE GARDENS ACROSS THE NATION TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH OUR "OPEN DAYS" PROGRAM.IN 2022, THE GARDEN CONSERVANCY CONTINUED TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND ITS PROGRAMS THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY AND ENGAGEMENT OF A GROWING COMMUNITY OF MEMBERS, DONORS, AND EVENT PARTICIPANTS. THE CONSERVANCY PROVIDED IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC TO EXPLORE AND LEARN ABOUT THE MANY WAYS GARDENS INFLUENCE AND IMPROVE OUR LIVES. DURING THE 2022 SEASON, THE OPEN DAYS GARDEN-VISITING PROGRAM SOLD OVER 30,000 TICKETS TO 241 GARDEN OPENINGS OFFERED IN 20 STATES. WE PRESENTED 15 VIRTUAL PROGRAMS TO OVER 5,000 PARTICIPANTS FROM 46 STATES. THE 2022 NATIONAL SPEAKING TOUR FEATURED TROY SCOTT SMITH, HEAD GARDENER AT SISSINGHURST CASTLE GARDEN, WHO ENTERTAINED AUDIENCES IN FIVE US CITIES. OUR GARDEN FUTURES GRANTS PROGRAM (INCLUDING THE PAGE DICKEY GRANT FOR AMERICAN GARDENS AND THE JEAN AND JOHN GREENE PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD OF AMERICAN GARDENING) SUPPORTED 20 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH GARDEN-BASED PROGRAMMING. THROUGH OUR PRESERVATION PROGRAM, WE CONTINUED TO OFFER GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE TO THOSE LOOKING TO PRESERVE OR RESTORE GARDENS, WHILE ALSO ENSURING THE LONGEVITY OF THE EIGHT GARDENS THE GARDEN CONSERVANCY PROTECTS THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. THROUGH THE SUZANNE AND FREDERIC RHEINSTEIN GARDEN DOCUMENTATION PROGRAM, WE CONTINUED THE FILM DOCUMENTATION OF TWO ADDITIONAL GARDENS, THE ANNE SPENCER HOUSE AND GARDEN MUSEUM IN LYNCHBURG, VA AND THE SPECTACULAR WOODLAND GARDEN OF LOUISE AGEE WRINKLE OF BIRMINGHAM, AL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mrs Terrence D Daniels Chair | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Robert Balentine Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mrs Coleman P Burke Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Howard G Seitz Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Randolph Ballinger Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Shelley Belling Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $435,745 |
Fundraising events | $103,050 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,086,576 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $44,556 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,625,371 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,122,734 |
Investment income | $635,908 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$244,363 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$42,158 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,098,004 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $189,600 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $512,261 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $129,022 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,141,045 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $36,426 |
Other employee benefits | $203,025 |
Payroll taxes | $107,099 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,504 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $157,922 |
Fees for services: Other | $531,346 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,613 |
Office expenses | $345,026 |
Information technology | $92,778 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $115,090 |
Travel | $406,780 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,701 |
Interest | $3,538 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,974 |
Insurance | $29,352 |
All other expenses | $2,966 |
Total functional expenses | $4,232,109 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $308,057 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,410,569 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,923 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $158,409 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,433 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $29,407,854 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $77,633 |
Total assets | $31,370,878 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $287,334 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $74,474 |
Total liabilities | $365,808 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,914,320 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,090,750 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $31,370,878 |
Over the last fiscal year, Garden Conservancy Inc has awarded $140,000 in support to 11 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE ARCHITECTURAL LEAGUE OF NEW YORK PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF GARDEN BY THE BAY - FAR ROCKAWAY, NY | $10,000 |
GARDEN TIME INC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVANCY PURPOSE: RESTORATION OF BLACK POINT HISTORIC GARDENS | $10,000 |
GREENSPACESLA INCOUS PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
GROUNDWORK BRIDGEPORT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
LAND TO LEARN INC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |