Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Inc is located in Arcadia, CA. The organization was established in 1949. 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 06/2023, Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Inc employed 164 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation 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 06/2023, Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Inc generated $6.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.4m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 26.3% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CULTIVATE ITS NATURAL, HORTICULTURAL, AND HISTORIC RESOURCES FOR LEARNING, ENJOYMENT AND INSPIRATION. THE LOS ANGELES ARBORETUM FOUNDATION SECURES PHILANTHROPIC GIFTS IN SUPPORT OF THIS MISSION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IN ADDITION TO ITS EXTENSIVE VISITOR TOUR PROGRAM, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDEN OFFERS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THAT CATER TO EVERY AUDIENCE, SERVING OVER 500,000 VISITORS A YEAR. ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN HORTICULTURE, THE NATURAL SCIENCES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES FOR USE IN HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY GARDENS. SERVICES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROVIDE FIELD TRIPS AND OTHER SCIENCE AND HISTORY CURRICULA ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS TO OVER 18,000 STUDENTS ANNUALLY, WITH 70% VISITING FROM TITLE I SCHOOLS (WHERE AT LEAST 40% OF STUDENTS ARE FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES).


HOME TO ONE OF THE WORLD'S FINEST COLLECTIONS OF MEDITERRANEAN AND SUBTROPICAL PLANTS, THE 127-ACRE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDEN SERVES AS AN IMPORTANT REPOSITORY FOR SPECIES OF BIOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE. THE ARBORETUM LANDSCAPE ALSO SERVES AS A RICHHISTORICAL SITE THAT INCLUDES NATIVE AMERICAN, RANCHO PERIOD, AND LATE 19TH CENTURY TREASURES, INCLUDING FOUR HISTORIC LANDMARK BUILDINGS.IN AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY, THE FOUNDATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMISSIONS, FILMING, WEDDINGS AND SITE RENTALS. ADMISSIONS REVENUES HELP TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDEN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Anne Castro Ramirez
President
$0
Kathleen Ellison
Vice President
$0
Sean Cain
Treasurer
$0
Heidi Hood
Secretary
$0
Dan Foliart
Past President
$0
Betsey Tyler
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
California Restoration & Waterproofing
Adobe Construction
$157,201
Ept Design
Architecture
$101,978
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,371,708
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $288,405
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,416,281
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,076,394
Total Program Service Revenue$1,152,414
Investment income $140,527
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $309,970
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $803,727
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $26,891
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,705,816

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