Ruth Bancroft Garden Inc

Organization Overview

Ruth Bancroft Garden Inc is located in Walnut Creek, CA. The organization was established in 1994. 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 12/2023, Ruth Bancroft Garden Inc employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ruth Bancroft Garden 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 12/2023, Ruth Bancroft Garden Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.9% per year over the past 9 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 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE THE RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN, INC. IS TO PRESERVE THIS EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF GARDEN DESIGN AND TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP ITS COLLECTION OF WATER-CONSERVING PLANTS FOR THE EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE PUBLIC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE GARDEN IS OPEN FOR TOURS, EVENTS AND PLANT SALES. THERE ARE ABOUT 47,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY. THE GARDEN ALSO OFFERS AN ARRAY OF WORKSHOPS, CLASSES AND WEBINARS FOR THE HOME GARDENER AND HORTICULTURAL/GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. THESE PROGRAMS SERVE OVER 2,000 ADULTS AND CHILDREN.IN SUMMARY, THE RUTH BANCROFT GARDENS THREE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:(1) PUBLIC GARDEN (OPEN FOR TOURS),(2) RETAIL NURSERY (SALE OF PLANTS AND GARDEN ACCESSORIES), AND(3) EDUCATION (TOURS, WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN).


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dane Callihan
Frmr Exec Dir
$131,315
Meran Cricket Riley
Deisgn Srvs Dir
$101,107
Cheryl Nobusada
President
$0
Earl Ruby
Vice President
$0
Michael Goldberg
Treasurer
$0
Helen Josephine
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$196,134
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$579,096
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $11,772
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$775,230
Total Program Service Revenue$1,591,393
Investment income $653
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$238,644
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $96,808
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,227,500

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