Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc
- Assets
- $41.4m
- Revenue
- $7.4m
- Investments
- $3.0k
- Employees
- 88
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Founding
- 08/1942
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 95-1644628
Organization Overview
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 1942. 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 12/2021, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc employed 88 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Santa Barbara Botanic 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 12/2021, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc generated $7.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.8% 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 NATIVE PLANTS AND HABITATS FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE AND OUR PLANET.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE HORTICULTURE PROGRAM CURATES, INSTALLS, AND MAINTAINS THE GARDEN'S LIVING COLLECTION WHICH ENCOMPASSES 78-ACRES OF NATIVE PLANTS INDICATIVE OF THE CALIFORNIA FLORISTIC PROVIDENCE AS WELL AS HISTORIC LANDMARKS DATING BACK TO 1806. THE PROGRAM ENSURES GUESTS, EXPERIENCE SEASONAL WILDFLOWER DISPLAYS, ECOSYSTEM-THEMED TRAILS THAT WALK ACROSS CA FROM DESERT TO REDWOOD, AND GARDENS THAT CELEBRATE TAXONOMIC DIVERSITY FROM RARE SPECIES TO ICONIC FIXTURES SUCH AS THE CA POPPY. NEWER GARDEN EXHIBITS EXPLORE "PLANTING WITH PURPOSE" THEMES SUCH AS WATER CONSERVATION, ATTRACTING WILDLIFE, AND FOOD GARDENING COMPANION PLANTING. THE PROGRAM STAFF ALSO MANAGES 2 PLANT NURSERIES - 1 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND 1 SUPPORTING CONSERVATION AND THE REGENERATION OF THE LIVING COLLECTION.
WITH NATIVE PLANTS AND HABITATS AT ITS CORE, THE CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SOLUTIONS TO TODAY'S COMPLEX CONSERVATION CHALLENGES - FROM GENES TO ECOSYSTEMS. WITH A TEAM OF SCIENTISTS, TECHNICIANS, PARTNERS, AND BUDDING CONSERVATION LEADERS, THE PROGRAM WORKS COLLABORATIVELY TO UNDERSTAND, PROTECT, AND RESTORE CALIFORNIA'S DIVERSE BOTANIC ECOSYSTEMS. IN RESPONSE, THE TEAM PRODUCES ESSENTIAL PLANT INVENTORIES AND RESEARCH, SAFEGUARDS ENDANGERED PLANT SPECIES, AND SECURES CONSERVATION COLLECTIONS OF SEEDS, LIVING PLANTS, AND GENETIC TISSUE FOR STUDY - AND POTENTIAL RECOVERY IN THE EVENT OF A TRAGEDY.
THE EDUCATION PROGRAM AT THE GARDEN SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF CONSERVING CALIFORNIA'S NATIVE PLANTS BY INSPIRING LEARNING, ENGAGEMENT, AND ACTION. THE GARDEN GROUNDS PROVIDE A UNIQUE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM WHOSE DIVERSE COLLECTIONS OF NATIVE PLANTS SUPPORT A WIDE ARRAY OF EXPERIENCES IN NATURE. BY ENGAGING A DIVERSE CONSTITUENCY THROUGH LECTURES, ON AND OFF-SITE CLASSES, SYMPOSIUMS, DOCENT-LED TOURS, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, WE FACILITATE CONNECTIONS TO THE NATURAL WORLD AND FOSTER A PROFOUND AWARENESS OF NATIVE PLANTS.SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AGES FIVE TO 10 ENABLE EXPLORATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF NATURE THROUGH ART, SCIENCE, AND HORTICULTURE, ASKING THEM TO OBSERVE, RECORD, AND PREDICT NATURAL PHENOMENA. THESE POPULAR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ALIGN WITH THE CALIFORNIA COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS, CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE & NEXT-GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS.
GARDEN SHOP: TO SUPPORT GARDEN EDUCATION, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS BY SELLING BOOKS, MAPS, GARDEN PUBLICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND RELATED PRODUCTS, THEREBY GENERATING APPRECIATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE PLANT AND NATURAL SCIENCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steven Windhager Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $200,314 |
Denise Knapp Dir. Of Conservation & Res | 40 | $110,980 | |
Mark Funk Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.75 | $0 |
John Gabbert Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2.75 | $0 |
Valerie Hoffman Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3.75 | $0 |
Kathy Scroggs Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2.75 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Frank Schipper Construction Construction | 12/30/16 | $2,838,175 |
Aerial Information Systems Field Study | 12/30/16 | $144,798 |
Mcmurray Stern Storage Construction | 12/30/16 | $220,943 |
Sun Pacific Solar Construction | 12/30/16 | $194,750 |
Point Blue Conservation Science Conservation Study | 12/30/16 | $183,931 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $463,689 |
| Fundraising events | $21,857 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $602,526 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,593,410 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $175,570 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,681,482 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,129,899 |
| Investment income | $347,601 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $90,252 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $855,191 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,025 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $261,875 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,409,122 |
| 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. | $214,655 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $197,483 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,303,941 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $79,712 |
| Other employee benefits | $733,229 |
| Payroll taxes | $215,352 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $315 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $119,985 |
| Fees for services: Other | $596,905 |
| Advertising and promotion | $30,247 |
| Office expenses | $489,012 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $157,930 |
| Travel | $48,304 |
| 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 | $619,126 |
| Insurance | $256,048 |
| All other expenses | $46,755 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,935,916 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $859,986 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $476,599 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $592,367 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $731,114 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $62,817 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $100,544 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,557,425 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,937,386 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,111,924 |
| Total assets | $41,433,162 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $337,386 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $282,388 |
| 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 | $619,774 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $29,306,617 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,506,771 |
| 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 | $41,433,162 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc has recieved totaling $2,600.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
J William And Elizabeth S Robinson Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: FOR THE PROMOTION OF EDUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $2,500 |
Alchemy Foundation Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $9,922,412 |
| Earnings | $1,433,627 |
| Other Expense | $435,433 |
| Ending Balance | $10,920,606 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Tropical Botanical Garden Kalaheo, HI | $83,543,723 | $14,124,029 |
Descanso Gardens Guild Inc La Canada Flintridge, CA | $18,003,648 | $13,487,216 |
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $41,433,162 | $7,409,122 |
Quail Gardens Foundation Inc Encinitas, CA | $12,969,442 | $5,829,721 |
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Trustees Of Rancho Santa Ana Botan Claremont, CA | $30,352,791 | $6,285,503 |
San Francisco Botanical Garden Society At Strybing Arboretum San Francisco, CA | $28,257,332 | $7,447,772 |
South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation Inc Palos Verdes, CA | $7,245,065 | $6,772,558 |
Japanese Friendship Garden Society Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $20,950,553 | $6,471,956 |
Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Inc Arcadia, CA | $16,499,897 | $6,980,616 |
Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum Superior, AZ | $11,174,604 | $2,877,918 |
Tucson Botanical Gardens Tucson, AZ | $7,479,246 | $3,474,163 |
Ruth Bancroft Garden Inc Walnut Creek, CA | $5,532,672 | $2,150,535 |