Humboldt Botanical Gardens Foundation is located in Eureka, CA. The organization was established in 1997. 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 12/2022, Humboldt Botanical Gardens Foundation employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humboldt Botanical Gardens Foundation 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, Humboldt Botanical Gardens Foundation generated $432.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $350.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A GARDEN IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY THAT PROVIDES DISCOVERY INTO THE BOTANICAL WORLD THAT WILL ENHANCE AND INSPIRE UNDERSTANDING AND KNOWLEDGE OF PLANTS BY HAVING SELF-GUIDED AND GUIDED TOURS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE HBGF MAINTAINS A 44.5 ACRE SITE THAT CONTAINS OVER 7 ACRES OF DEVELOPED FORMAL GARDENS, A 345 FOOT ELEVATION OVERLOOK WITH SWEEPING BAY VIEWS, MULTIPLE HIKING TRAILS, AND THE ONLY 100-FOOT DIAMETER EARTH SCULPTURE IN THE UNITED STATES. THE FORMAL GARDENS INCLUDE AN ORNAMENTAL TERRACE GARDEN, THE LARGEST NATIVE PLANT GARDEN IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, A RIPARIAN AREA, AND A TEMPERATE WOODLAND GARDEN. THE SITE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC YEAR ROUND AND HOSTS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES A FREE MONTHLY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERIES. THE HBGF GROWS A VEGETABLE GARDEN FOR LOCAL FOOD BANKS, ANNUALLY DONATING 1,000+ LBS OF VEGETABLES. THE HBGF ENCOURAGES RESEARCH AND MAINTAINS A PLANT SPECIMEN ACCESSION DATABASE.
THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN PUTTING ON A MUSIC SERIES FOR THE PLEASURE OF ALL THOSE WHO VISIT THE GARDEN.
THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN GRANTED FUNDING TO MAINTAIN THE STORAGE CONTAINER WHICH CONTAINS PLANTS/EQUIPMENT FOR THE GARDENS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Danelle Tegarden Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Larry Eitzen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cathy Randall-Studebaker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Evelyn Giddings President | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Barbara Groom Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Cavanaugh Director | Trustee | 12 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $26,185 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $264,011 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $61,938 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $290,196 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $141,131 |
Investment income | -$49,192 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $42,326 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $7,571 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $432,032 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $164,769 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $15,215 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,708 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,751 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,978 |
Office expenses | $2,460 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,000 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $17,235 |
Insurance | $16,501 |
All other expenses | $39,271 |
Total functional expenses | $350,711 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $217,741 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $177,562 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $4,597 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,476,078 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $61,938 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $225,211 |
Total assets | $3,163,127 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,965 |
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 | $20,965 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,832,472 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $309,690 |
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 | $3,163,127 |