Ventura Botanical Gardens Inc is located in Ventura, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ventura Botanical Gardens Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ventura Botanical Gardens 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 12/2021, Ventura Botanical Gardens Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.7% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC GARDENS FOR THE PRESERVATION, EDUCATION, CULTURAL CONTRIBUTION, AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE ENTIRE VENTURA COASTAL COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
"THE GARDENS WERE OPEN MOST OF THE YEAR, OPERATING UNDER LOCAL COVID19 ORDINANCES. GARDEN IMPROVEMENTS IN 2021 WERE FOCUSED ON IMPLEMENTING CONSTRUCTION AND PLANTING REQUIRED FOR THE CARBON SEQUESTRATION GRANT AND CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING PATHWAYS, INCLUDING VIEWPOINT CONSTRUCTION."
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joseph Cahill Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $119,548 |
Tracy Long President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $12,960 |
Isabel Callaway Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Derek Wilson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sandy Ross Recording Secre | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Terry Sommer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Organic Greens Landscapes Cnstrctn-lndscpng,irrgtn | 12/30/20 | $183,842 |
Halter-encinas Enterprises Cnstrctn-nursery,pathway | 12/30/20 | $185,054 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,506,447 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,506,447 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $52,231 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $52,008 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,690,815 |
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. | $132,508 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,625 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $347,503 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,492 |
Other employee benefits | $7,200 |
Payroll taxes | $39,905 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $64,338 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,237 |
Fees for services: Other | $27,746 |
Advertising and promotion | $49,746 |
Office expenses | $63,428 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3,866 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $100,304 |
Insurance | $26,090 |
All other expenses | $3,715 |
Total functional expenses | $1,103,331 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,310,957 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $530,699 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $641,321 |
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 | $38,303 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $110,267 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,470,511 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,144,384 |
Total assets | $6,246,442 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,413 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $44,953 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $84,366 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,073,818 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,088,258 |
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 | $6,246,442 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Ventura Botanical Gardens Inc has recieved totaling $73,468.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $37,100 |
Charles D And Mary A Bauer Foundation Clarence, NY PURPOSE: MAIN IRRIGATION LINE E | $25,000 |
Walter And Karla Goldschmidt Foundation Glencoe, IL PURPOSE: ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO WHICH MONEY WAS DONATED | $10,000 |
Goodall Family Charitablefoundation Ventura, CA PURPOSE: TO HELP RESTORE GARDEN AFTER THOMAS FIRE. | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $368 |
Beg. Balance | $68,073 |
Earnings | -$5,438 |
Net Contributions | $10,000 |
Ending Balance | $72,635 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy San Francisco, CA | $153,256,761 | $7,425,550 |
Japanese Garden Society Of Oregon Portland, OR | $44,473,074 | $15,655,975 |
Planting Justice Oakland, CA | $4,611,145 | $5,197,320 |
Urban Tilth Richmond, CA | $4,832,594 | $5,892,731 |
Ventura Botanical Gardens Inc Ventura, CA | $6,246,442 | $1,690,815 |
Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands Center Ashland, OR | $1,231,973 | $917,118 |
American Rhododendron Society Lake Oswego, OR | $5,642,845 | $704,569 |
Oregon Wheat Growers League Pendleton, OR | $803,641 | $596,698 |
Portland Garden Club Portland, OR | $750,836 | $498,760 |
Cactus & Succulent Society Of America Inc Claremont, CA | $822,356 | $401,543 |
Pasadena Tournament Of Roses Foundation Pasadena, CA | $3,616,176 | $442,342 |
Urban Farming Education Phoenix, AZ | $36,842 | $254,929 |