Rhododendron Species Foundation is located in Federal Way, WA. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Rhododendron Species Foundation employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rhododendron Species 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 12/2021, Rhododendron Species Foundation generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.3% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONSERVE AND DISPLAY THE RHODODENDRON SPECIES, INCLUDING THOSE WHOSE NATIVE HABITAT IS BEING DESTROYED; TO DISTRIBUTE RHODODENDRON SEED AND POLLEN TO CONSERVE THE SPECIES; TO PUBLISH INFORMATION ABOUT RHODODENDRON SPECIES ON A WEB SITE, IN NEWSLETTERS AND IN AN ANNUAL JOURNAL AND TO SPEAK TO GROUPS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE RHODODENDRON SPECIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE CONSERVATION, DISTRIBUTION AND DISPLAY (GARDEN) OF THE RHODODENDRON SPECIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSERVING THE POTENTIALLY THREATENED RHODODENDRON SPECIES.
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE RHODODENDRON SPECIES THROUGH NEWSLETTERS, CATALOGUES, WEBSITE, ANNUAL JOURNAL, SPEAKING TO ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS, AND CONVENTIONS.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS, RESEARCH AND VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Anne Gross Member At La | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Robert Gust Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jean Muir Member At La | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Charles Muller 2nd Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Sean Rafferty Immediate Pa | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Peter Norris Member At La | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $61,479 |
Fundraising events | $11,915 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $95,470 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $779,963 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $948,827 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $152,702 |
Investment income | $152,872 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $343,103 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $16,693 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $240,919 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,863,385 |
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 | $495,406 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,332 |
Other employee benefits | $44,053 |
Payroll taxes | $46,881 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $44,604 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,510 |
Office expenses | $51,700 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $96,135 |
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 | $26,662 |
Insurance | $29,897 |
All other expenses | $12,774 |
Total functional expenses | $1,028,089 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $997,629 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $697,467 |
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 | $5,415 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,359 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $474,897 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $7,910,562 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $10,087,329 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,312 |
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 | $37,312 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,777,617 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,272,400 |
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 | $10,087,329 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Rhododendron Species Foundation has recieved totaling $20,147.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Benjamin & Margaret Hall Foundation Bellevue, WA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GRANT | $20,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $147 |
Beg. Balance | $7,634,307 |
Earnings | $907,640 |
Net Contributions | $193,820 |
Other Expense | $265,500 |
Ending Balance | $8,470,267 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Japanese Garden Society Of Oregon Portland, OR | $44,473,074 | $15,655,975 |
Washington Growers League Yakima, WA | $20,601,273 | $1,855,357 |
Fraternal Order Of Eagles Puyallup, WA | $2,051,303 | $1,031,707 |
Rhododendron Species Foundation Federal Way, WA | $10,087,329 | $1,863,385 |
Hop Growers Of America Inc Yakima, WA | $849,833 | $973,543 |
Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands Center Ashland, OR | $1,231,973 | $917,118 |
American Rhododendron Society Lake Oswego, OR | $5,642,845 | $704,569 |
Oregon Wheat Growers League Pendleton, OR | $803,641 | $596,698 |
Portland Garden Club Portland, OR | $750,836 | $498,760 |
School Garden Project Of Lane County Eugene, OR | $146,797 | $220,064 |
Hardy Plant Society Of Oregon Portland, OR | $773,333 | $214,699 |
Northwest Horticultural Society Seattle, WA | $272,070 | $145,012 |