Filoli Center, operating under the name Filoli, is located in Woodside, CA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Filoli employed 138 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Filoli 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, Filoli generated $17.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $15.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.5% 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
A HISTORIC ESTATE, GARDEN, AND NATURE PRESERVE DEDICATED TO SHARING STORIES OF CALIFORNIA HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PRESERVATION/GARDENS: PRESERVATION WORK ENCOMPASSES THE 54,000 SQ. FT. MODIFIED GEORGIAN ESTATE HOUSE, 16 ACRES OF FORMAL GARDENS, HISTORIC FULLY FUNCTIONAL GREENHOUSES, AND A NUMBER OF OUTBUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.FILOLI IS OPERATED TODAY AS A PUBLIC GARDEN, CULTURAL CENTER, AND MUSEUM. SIXTEEN ACRES OF FORMAL GARDENS ARE DIVIDED INTO A NUMBER OF SEPARATE GARDEN ROOMS CONTAINING ANNUAL BEDS, LAWNS, HEDGES, AND SPECIMEN TREES AND SHRUBS. ANNUALS ARE GROWN IN FILOLI'S HISTORIC GREENHOUSES AND PLANTED IN THE GARDENS EACH YEAR. IRISH YEW, OLIVES AND OLD COAST LIVE OAKS ARE THE DOMINANT TREES. FOURTEEN HORTICULTURISTS MAINTAIN THE GARDENS.
VISITOR SERVICES/PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: FILOLI WELCOMES OVER 380,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY AND HAS 22,500 MEMBERS AS OF END OF 2023. VISITORS CAN EXPLORE ON A SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF THE ESTATE NATURAL AREAS, AND GARDENS AND LEARN THROUGH INTERPRETIVE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW FILOLI REPRESENTS MANY IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF CALIFORNIA HISTORY. FILOLI STRIVES TO BE INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING TO A DIVERSE AUDIENCE FROM THE BAY AREA AND INTERNATIONALLY. IN 2023 FILOLI ADDED MULTIPLE TICKETED EVENTS THAT INCREASED REVENUE AND ATTENDANCE BY 4,000 PEOPLE INCLUDING: SUMMER STAGE, DRAGTOPIA, AND FLORA PARTIES.
CLOCK TOWER SHOP: FILOLI'S CLOCK TOWER SHOP OFFERS VISITORS ACCESS TO THE HISTORICAL CLOCK TOWER BUILDING, WHICH SERVED AS THE GARAGE AND SERVICE COURTYARD WHEN FILOLI WAS A PERSONAL RESIDENCE. THE CLOCK TOWER SHOP SELLS PRODUCTS THAT ENHANCE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE, MADE FROM FILOLI'S GARDEN AND ORCHARDS. THE SHOP ALSO SELLS MERCHANDISE FROM MUCKROSS IN IRELAND, WHICH HAS A HISTORIC TIE TO FILOLI'S FIRST FAMILY, THE BOURNS. VISITORS CAN ALSO PURCHASE PLANTS AND FLOWER BULBS THAT ARE GROWN IN FILOLI'S FORMAL GARDENS, WITH INTERPRETIVE INFORMATION ON HOW FILOLI CARES FOR THEM AVAILABLE FROM STAFF.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kara Newport President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $382,271 |
Carol Moran President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Wessel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sydney Si Ning Leung Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Nibbi Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Wollenberg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Brightview Landscape Development Inc Gardens Ballroom Terrace Patio | 12/30/23 | $744,538 |
Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects Master Plan Consulting | 12/30/23 | $334,898 |
Royal Cleaning Agency Janitorial Services | 12/30/23 | $301,882 |
Grenzebach Glier & Associates Inc Campaign Feasibility Study | 12/30/23 | $296,148 |
Foley Electric Inc Electrical Services | 12/30/23 | $295,787 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $220,850 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,712,823 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $29,773 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,933,673 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $12,448,621 |
Investment income | $431,515 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $111,243 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $153,408 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$64,054 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,482,955 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $17,045,534 |
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. | $1,001,121 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $319,469 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $6,281,082 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $261,309 |
Other employee benefits | $438,152 |
Payroll taxes | $547,772 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $29,735 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $43,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $380,148 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,151,840 |
Advertising and promotion | $413,359 |
Office expenses | $152,725 |
Information technology | $386,414 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,431,001 |
Travel | $90,094 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $88,765 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $556,942 |
Insurance | $208,208 |
All other expenses | $306,043 |
Total functional expenses | $15,892,109 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,205,382 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,917,347 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $233,314 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $359,468 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $468,951 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,555,215 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,661,520 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $84,666 |
Total assets | $28,485,863 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,204,603 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $937,813 |
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 | $3,142,416 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $24,397,382 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $946,065 |
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 | $28,485,863 |