Golden State Bonsai Federation
- Assets
- $442.1k
- Revenue
- $148.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 01/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 95-3447952
Organization Overview
Golden State Bonsai Federation is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Golden State Bonsai Federation 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, Golden State Bonsai Federation generated $148.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $133.9k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GSBF WAS FORMED TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ART OF BONSAI.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BONSAI GARDEN PROGRAMS: OPERATE AND FUND 3 BONSAI GARDENS; (1) LAKE MERRITT, OAKLAND, CA (2) HUNTINGON GARDEN, SAN MARINO, CA (3) CLARK GARDEN, FRESNO, CA. ALL GARDENS OFFER VISITORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBSERVE THE BEST BONSAI SPECIMENS ON THE WEST COAST. ALL GARDENS MAINTAIN REGULAR HOURS TO THE PUBLIC AND ARE STAFFED BY VOLUNTEER DOCENTS AVAILABLE TO EDUCATE AND ANSWER INQUIRIES. GSBF CONTRIBUTES MOST OF THE PROFITS FROM HUNTINGON COLLECTION TO THE HUNTINGTON ENDOWMENT FUND TO HELP FUND THE GARDEN SUPPORT. THE LAKE MERRITT COLLECTION IS LOCATED ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF OAKLAND AND IS SUPPORTED BY MORE THAN 90 VOLUNTEERS.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS: GSBF HOSTS AN ANNUAL CONVENTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 250 BONSAI ENTHUSIASTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS BY MAJOR JAPANESE, EUROPEAN, AND AMERICAN BONSAI MASTERS ARE FEATURED. THE CONVENTIONS INCLUDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN TECHNIQUES AND RELATED MATERIALS. BONSAI BASICS ARE TAUGHT TO NEW ENTHUSIASTS. THE 2020 CONFERENCE WAS NOT HELD DUE TO COVID PANDEMIC
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS: GSBF HOSTS AN ANNUAL CONVENTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 250 BONSAI ENTHUSIASTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS BY MAJOR JAPANESE, EUROPEAN, AND AMERICAN BONSAI MASTERS ARE FEATURED. THE CONVENTIONS INCLUDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN TECHNIQUES AND RELATED MATERIALS. BONSAI BASICS ARE TAUGHT TO NEW ENTHUSIASTS.IN ORDER TO SUPPORT AND MAINTAIN THE THREE GSBF GARDENS BAZAAR WEEKENDS ARE HELD ANNUALLY.GSBF HAS A FULL PROGRAM TO CERTIFY BONSAI BASIC INSTRUCTOS. IT IS THE ONLY KNOWN PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE NATION. THE INSTRUCTORS THEN OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO BONSAI CLUBS, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, SENIOR AND YOUR GROUPS, AND OTHERS WISHING TO LEARN BONSAI ART BASICS.BSBF SUPPORTS SCHORLARSHIPS FOR BONSAI STUDENTS.SUPPORT OF LOCAL BONSAI CLUBS AND GROUPS: GSBF OFFERS DISCOUNTED LIBILITY INSURANCE TO PARTICIPATING LOCAL BONSAI CLUBS. LOCAL CLUBS CAN PARTICIPATE IN INSURANCE FOR CLUB ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS PURCHASING INSU
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mario Rendina President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Susan Ronan Recording Secty | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Doreen Newman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Cary Valentine Corr Secty | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Kathy Shaner Trustee | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Jason Chan Trustee | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $46,619 |
| Fundraising events | $82,436 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $19,419 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $148,474 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $14 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $148,488 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,562 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,069 |
| Office expenses | $11,453 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,739 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,370 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,655 |
| Insurance | $15,096 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $133,891 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $291,299 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $150,781 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $442,080 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $442,080 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $442,080 |
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