Friends Of The Water Conservationgarden is located in El Cajon, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Friends Of The Water Conservationgarden employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Water Conservationgarden 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 06/2021, Friends Of The Water Conservationgarden generated $1.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATE AND INSPIRE THROUGH EXCELLENT EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE WATER CONSERVATION AND THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF RELATED NATURAL RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN HAS NEARLY FIVE ACRES OF DISPLAYS THAT SHOWCASE WATER CONSERVATION THROUGH A SERIES OF BEAUTIFUL THEMED GARDENS, SUCH AS NATIVE PLANT GARDEN AND A VEGETABLE GARDEN, AS WELL AS HOW-TO DISPLAYS SUCH AS MULCH AND IRRIGATION EXHIBITS. ADMISSION IS FREE, AND THE GARDEN CAN BE VIEWED ON A SELF-GUIDED TOUR, OR THROUGH ONE OF OUR PROGRAMS. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE: - FOUR TO SIX CLASSES PER MONTH FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, INCLUDING LANDSCAPING, GARDENING, AND ART OFFERINGS. - TRAINING IN WATER CONSERVATION FOR PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPERS. - SCHOOL TOURS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. - REGULARLY-SCHEDULED ADULT GROUP TOURS. - LARGE EDUCATIONAL SPECIAL EVENTS. - OUTREACH PROGRAMS, INCLUDING A SPEAKER'S BUREAU.THE GARDEN CAN BE A LEARNING LABORATORY FOR THE DEDICATED GARDENER, A DELIGHTFUL PLACE FOR AN AFTERNOON STROLL, OR A PLACE TO GATHER LOTS OF INFORMATION ABOUT WATER-WISE, OR CALIFORNIA-FRIENDLY GARDENING, WHILE ATTENDING A FUN FAMILY FESTIVAL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Pillsbury Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $111,318 |
Jan Tubiolo Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julianna Barnes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Coughlan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Pilz President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mick Hager Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $770,312 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $154,390 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $924,702 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $70,303 |
Investment income | $5 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,270 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $33,332 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,029,612 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $126,186 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,546 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $621,108 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $90,637 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $269 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,991 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $66,073 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $941 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $348 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,096 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $114,677 |
Total functional expenses | $1,392,941 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $463,744 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $54,802 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $18,087 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $14,749 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $137,718 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $374,292 |
Total assets | $1,063,392 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $79,981 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $207,665 |
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 | $433,655 |
Total liabilities | $721,301 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$150,929 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $493,020 |
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 | $1,063,392 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of The Water Conservationgarden has recieved totaling $25,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Rice Family Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSMS SMARTY PLANTS | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, OR | $69,706,599 | $6,069,985 |
California Waterfowl Association Roseville, CA | $35,396,569 | $21,080,372 |
Water Foundation Sacramento, CA | $24,031,910 | $14,837,978 |
Digdeep Right To Water Project Los Angeles, CA | $16,956,500 | $12,789,451 |
California Rural Water Association Sacramento, CA | $3,577,030 | $6,460,960 |
Nature Collective Solana Beach, CA | $16,094,716 | $5,764,698 |
Walker Basin Conservancy Reno, NV | $80,094,902 | $17,114,927 |
Santa Ana Watershed Association Of Rcds Riverside, CA | $6,098,465 | $4,472,919 |
The Coral Reef Alliance San Francisco, CA | $4,014,411 | $4,148,102 |
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc San Francisco, CA | $4,770,789 | $3,228,934 |
U S Water Alliance Oakland, CA | $3,930,310 | $4,183,310 |
Mid Klamath Watershed Council Orleans, CA | $2,405,000 | $3,924,185 |