Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

Organization Overview

Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park is located in Gilroy, CA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park employed 680 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park 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 12/2023, Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park generated $20.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.3% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO OPERATE AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION WHOSE MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, TO APPRECIATE HORTICULTURE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TREES IN OUR LIVES BY PROVIDING FUN AND MEMORIES IN A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN SETTING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE OPERATION OF AN EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PARK. VISITATION OF 460,000 WITH OPERATING DAYS OF 172. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO SERVE AS A LEARNING CENTER WHERE FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH PRE-TEEN CHILDREN, CAN EXPERIENCE THE NATURAL SURROUNDINGS. THE PARK WAS BUILT WITH: SIX GARDENS (CONIFER, FLOWER, TROPICAL, CAMELLIA, HOLLY AND HISTORICAL), FOUR LEARNING SHEDS (GEOLOGY, WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT, PACIFIC REDWOOD AND CIRCUS TREES), TWO SEASONAL EXHIBITS (MONARCH BUTTERFLIES AND HONEY BEES), EDUCATIONAL TOUR PROGRAMS (SELF GUIDED, AUDIO AND DOCENT LED), EDUCATIONAL SIGNS AND AN EDUCATIONAL SHOW PRODUCT.


NATURE SCIENCE DAYS AND EDUCATIONAL DISCOVERY TOURS. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO USE GILROY GARDENS AS A LIVING LABORATORY FOR STUDENTS K-5 TO ENHANCE LEARNING IN THE LIFE SCIENCES. SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL DAYS HAVE BEEN CREATED TO TARGET GRADES 3-5 AND K-2 BASED ON CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STANDARDS TO ENHANCE LEARNING IN THE LIFE SCIENSES. THE NATURAL SCIENCE PROGRAM RAN FOR 8 SPECIFIC NON-OPERATING DAYS AND THE EDUCATIONAL DISCOVERY TOURS WERE AVAILABLE ON ALL 155 OPERATING DAYS.


THE SCHOOL PROMOTIONAL EDUCATIONAL TICKETS PROGRAM. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO ALLOW BAY AREA EDUCATOR'S, BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, USE OF THE FACILITIES DURING THE REGULAR OPERATING SEASON. STUDENTS CAN COME AND LEARN AT THEIR OWN LEISURE.


OVERNIGHT CAMPING PROGRAM. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO USE EXCESS LAND AND BALL FIELDS AS A LOCATION FOR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (GIRL SCOUTS, BOY SCOUTS, YMCA) AND FAMILIES TO EXPERIENCE A SAFE OVERNIGHT CAMPING EXPERIENCE COMBINED WITH THE EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITIES LISTED UNDER GENERAL OPERATIONS. STUDENTS AND CHILDREN CONTINUE THEIR LEARNING AND EXPERIENCES WITH NATURE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Greg Edgar
Chairman
$0
Jay Baksa
Treasurer
$0
Steve Peat
Director
$0
Jane Howard
Secretary
$0
Robert Oneto
Director
$0
Dan Harney
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Articulate Solutions Inc
Marketing Services
$1,506,664
Vortex Aquatic Structures
Structure
$318,729
Patrick Roberge Productions Inc
Show: The Great Big Boo
$279,550
Hospitality And Retail Systems Llc
It System Upgrade
$167,647
Almaden Press
Marketing/media Services
$133,081
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $959,861
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$25,872
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$985,733
Total Program Service Revenue$18,564,060
Investment income $149,378
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $27,223
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 $1,136,812
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $20,863,206

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park has awarded $15,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GILROY FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: TO BENEFIT THE VICTIMS FROM THE GARLIC FESTIVAL SHOOTING INCIDENT OCCURRED IN GILROY ON JULY 28,2019.

$10,000

GILROY ROTARY CLUB ENDOWMENT INC

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP

$5,000
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