Anderson Gardens
- Assets
- $13.4m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 51
- Location
- Rockford, IL
- Founding
- 04/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-4201695
Organization Overview
Anderson Gardens is located in Rockford, IL. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Anderson Gardens employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Anderson Gardens 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, Anderson Gardens generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENGAGE A GROWING AUDIENCE OF MEMBERS AND GUESTS--IN OPPORTUNITIES TO ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A WORLD-CLASS JAPANESE GARDEN THAT PROVIDES AN UPLIFTING AND INSPIRATIONAL OUTDOOR SETTING. LEVERAGES THE POWER OF NATURE AND CULTURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD COMMUNITY. DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS FIRST-CLASS PROGRAMMING THAT CREATES ENRICHING EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. FUNCTIONS AS AN EXPERIMENTAL CLASSROOM FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING A 12-PLUS ACRE AUTHENTIC 16TH CENTURY SUKIYA- STYLE JAPANESE GARDEN.
PROVIDING GARDEN ADMISSIONS, TOURS, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND EVENTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN APPRECIATING THE SERENITY AND BEAUTY OF A JAPANESE POND-STROLLING GARDEN-70,100 VISITORS IN 2021.
SELL BOOKS, CRAFT MATERIALS, REPRESENTING ART AND OTHER CULTURAL OBJECTS IN SUPPORT OF PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT JAPANESE CULTURE AND GARDENING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas C Furst President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dianne Wells Sec/treasure | Officer | 2 | $0 |
David Anderson Board Direct | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Anderson Board Direct | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Phil Eaton Board Direct | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rebecca Epperson Board Direct | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $60,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $690,237 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $750,237 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $729,914 |
| Investment income | $79 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $365,981 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $204 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $364,997 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,213,455 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $614,674 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,828 |
| Other employee benefits | $24,258 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,307 |
| Fees for services: Management | $7,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,475 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,928 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,522 |
| Advertising and promotion | $66,375 |
| Office expenses | $152,997 |
| Information technology | $8,490 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $214,582 |
| Travel | $13,290 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,792 |
| Interest | $642 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $281,765 |
| Insurance | $28,016 |
| All other expenses | $31,987 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,993,196 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $276,995 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $348,391 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,770 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $35,179 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $19,257 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,942,154 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,751,997 |
| Total assets | $13,394,743 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $148,971 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $148,971 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,800,785 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $444,987 |
| 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 | $13,394,743 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Anderson Gardens has recieved totaling $17,060.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $11,950 |
The Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $4,000 |
Vyuha Inc Miramar, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $110 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Powell Gardens Inc Kingsville, MO | $24,088,775 | $5,681,718 |
Green Bay Botanical Garden Inc Green Bay, WI | $16,307,811 | $3,306,952 |
Anderson Gardens Rockford, IL | $13,394,743 | $2,213,455 |
Aline And Edgar Igleheart Foundation Inc Evansville, IN | $77,304,816 | $7,418,048 |
Wellfield Botanic Gardens Inc Elkhart, IN | $16,109,169 | $9,384,636 |
Rotary Botanical Gardens Inc Janesville, WI | $3,144,621 | $1,397,418 |
Quad City Botanical Center Foundation Rock Island, IL | $4,957,225 | $828,470 |
Iowa Arboretum Inc Madrid, IA | $3,776,984 | $807,261 |
Freeport Memorial Gardens Inc Freeport, IL | $1,629,241 | $651,461 |
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden Foundation Springfield, IL | $4,310,080 | $1,145,814 |
Victory Garden Initiative Inc Milwaukee, WI | $303,934 | $382,757 |
Dubuque Arboretum Association Inc Dubuque, IA | $2,687,235 | $523,718 |