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.
Form
990
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).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dane Callihan Frmr Exec Dir | Officer | 40 | $131,315 |
Meran Cricket Riley Deisgn Srvs Dir | 40 | $101,107 | |
Cheryl Nobusada President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Earl Ruby Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Michael Goldberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Helen Josephine Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $131,315 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,818 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,523,647 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $112,764 |
Payroll taxes | $141,831 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $76 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $46,894 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $110,643 |
Advertising and promotion | $76,877 |
Office expenses | $61,279 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,866 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $164,355 |
Insurance | $18,828 |
All other expenses | $29,776 |
Total functional expenses | $2,667,941 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $300,851 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $40,502 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $52,202 |
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 | $101,481 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,805,737 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,300,773 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $116,667 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $62,069 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $66,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $100,722 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $20,157 |
Total liabilities | $365,615 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,881,720 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $53,438 |
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 | $5,300,773 |