Hardy Fern Foundation
- Assets
- $540.0k
- Revenue
- $53.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Federal Way, WA
- Founding
- 05/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-1458750
Organization Overview
Hardy Fern Foundation is located in Federal Way, WA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Hardy Fern Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hardy Fern 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 12/2023, Hardy Fern Foundation generated $53.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $71.3k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
TO ESTABLISH A COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF THE WORLD'S HARDY FERNS FOR DISPLAY, EVALUATION, PRESERVATION, EDUCATION AND INTRODUCTION TO THE GARDENING AND HORTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A QUARTERLY NEWLETTER WITH ARTICLES OF GENERAL INTEREST, AS WELL AS SPECIFICS ON CULTIVATION, SITES FOR VIEWING COLLECTIONS, FERN PROFILES, AND EVALUATIONS OF FERNS IN THE TESTING PROGRAM. SPECIAL ISSUES OF THE NEWSLETTER INCLUDE A DIRECTORY OF FERN GARDENS, NURSERIES AND RESERVES IN THE US, CANADA AND ABROAD; PROPAGATION HANDBOOK; AND GUIDE TO HARDY GARDEN FERNS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN ANNUAL FERN FESTIVAL IN JUNE. MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN SPORE EXCHANGE AND HAVE FIRST ACCESS TO FERNS AS THEY ARE INTRODUCED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER WITH ARTICLES OF GENERAL INTEREST, AS WELL AS SPECIFICS ON CULTIVATION, SITES FOR VIEWING COLLECTIONS, FERN PROFILES, AND EVALUATIONS OF FERNS IN THE TESTING PROGRAM. SPECIAL ISSUES OF THE NEWSLETTER INCLUDE A DIRECTORY OF FERN GARDENS, NURSERIES AND RESERVES IN THE US AND CANADA; PROPAGATION HANDBOOK; AND GUIDE TO HARDY GARDEN FERNS.
OTHER REVENUE
THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS SPECIMEN GARDENS. THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS PLANT AND SPORE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS.
THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS EVENTS, CLASSES AND TOURS RELATED TO HARDY FERNS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bonnie Berk President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Richie Steffen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chuck Ogburn Recording Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rick Peterson Corresponding Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen Lamphear Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Don Brooks Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $16,510 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,575 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $29,085 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,745 |
| Investment income | $23,654 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$25,127 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $22,521 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $53,169 |
| 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 | $24,048 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,870 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,438 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,232 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,915 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,750 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,591 |
| All other expenses | $790 |
| Total functional expenses | $71,334 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,599 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,751 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $516,630 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $539,980 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $100 |
| 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 | $100 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $539,880 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $539,980 |