Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc
- Assets
- $38.9m
- Revenue
- $7.3m
- Investments
- $3.0k
- Employees
- 123
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Founding
- 08/1942
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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 12/2023, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc employed 123 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 12/2023, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc generated $7.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.9% 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
TO CONSERVE NATIVE PLANTS AND HABITATS FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE AND OUR PLANET.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE HORTICULTURE PROGRAM CURATES, INSTALLS, AND MAINTAINS THE GARDEN'S LIVING COLLECTION, WHICH ENCOMPASSES 78 ACRES OF NATIVE PLANTS DRAWN FROM CALIFORNIA'S FLORISTIC PROVINCE, AS WELL AS HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND FEATURES DATING BACK TO 1806. THE PROGRAM ENSURES GUESTS EXPERIENCE SEASONAL WILDFLOWER DISPLAYS, ECOSYSTEM-THEMED SECTIONS FROM DESERT TO REDWOOD GROVES, AND GARDENS THAT CELEBRATE CALIFORNIA'S TAXONOMIC DIVERSITY, FROM RARE SPECIES TO ICONIC FIXTURES SUCH AS THE GOLDEN POPPY. NEWER GARDEN EXHIBITS EXPLORE "PLANTING WITH PURPOSE" THEMES SUCH AS WATER CONSERVATION, ATTRACTING WILDLIFE, AND HOME DEMONSTRATION GARDENING. PROGRAM STAFF ALSO MANAGE TWO PLANT NURSERIES - ONE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND ONE SUPPORTING CONSERVATION AND THE REGENERATION OF THE LIVING COLLECTION.
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.
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 WORKS TO RESTORE ENTIRE FOOD WEBS, WHILE SECURING AND MAINTAINING COLLECTIONS THAT INFORM AND SUPPORT RECOVERY.
THE EDUCATION PROGRAM AT THE GARDEN SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF CONSERVING CALIFORNIA'S NATIVE PLANTS BY PROVIDING MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES IN NATURE. THE GARDEN GROUNDS OFFER A UNIQUE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM WHOSE DIVERSE COLLECTIONS PROVIDE A BACKDROP FOR PROGRAMS. BY ENGAGING OUR COMMUNITY WITH ONSITE INTERPRETATION OF OUR LIVING COLLECTIONS AND A WIDE VARIETY OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS ON AND OFF SITE, WE FACILITATE CONNECTIONS TO THE NATURAL WORLD AND FOSTER LOVE FOR NATIVE PLANTS. TRANSFORMATIVE YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE SCHOOL TOURS, SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AGES FIVE TO 10, AND ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR 4.5 ACRE CHILDREN'S GARDEN, "THE BACKCOUNTRY". THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ALIGN WITH THE CALIFORNIA COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS, CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE & NEXT-GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Samantha Davis Trustee | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Mark Funk Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2.75 | $0 |
John Gabbert Trustee | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Sarah B Gower Trustee | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
William Murdoch Trustee | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Warren Schultheis Trustee | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Brightview Funding Llc Landscaping | 12/30/23 | $380,289 |
Balance Financial Management Accounting | 12/30/23 | $199,429 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $756,530 |
| Fundraising events | $104,000 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,398,454 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $40,557 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,258,984 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,909,223 |
| Investment income | $472,685 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $161,327 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $164,234 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$22,483 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $343,981 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,323,891 |
| 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. | $220,495 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $110,248 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,154,173 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $143,491 |
| Other employee benefits | $629,169 |
| Payroll taxes | $345,231 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $113,445 |
| Fees for services: Other | $665,240 |
| Advertising and promotion | $111,913 |
| Office expenses | $671,339 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $258,725 |
| Travel | $103,592 |
| 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 | $756,162 |
| Insurance | $209,610 |
| All other expenses | $93,652 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,502,237 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $224,549 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $591,890 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $558,228 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $594,113 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $124,593 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $229,766 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,563,207 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,818,709 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,173,469 |
| Total assets | $38,881,524 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $721,999 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $300,509 |
| 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 | $1,022,508 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,814,318 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,044,698 |
| 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 | $38,881,524 |