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California botanical and horticultural nonprofits

There are 423 botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies in California. Combined, these Californian botanical and horticultural nonprofits employ 1,476 people, earn more than $153 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $521 million.
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Types of botanical and horticultural nonprofits in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Botanical nonprofits and horticultural societies
 
423
 
$153,079,396
Garden clubs and horticultural programs
 
305
 
$26,776,934
Botanical gardens and arboreta
 
71
 
$121,737,971
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Botanical and horticultural nonprofits by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
103
 
$53,189,441
San Francisco
 
60
 
$50,431,075
San Diego
 
52
 
$20,436,759
Sacramento
 
44
 
$1,178,601
Riverside
 
19
 
$627,416
Santa Rosa
 
18
 
$1,931,098
San Jose
 
12
 
$1,556,265
Oxnard
 
12
 
$2,954,678
Stockton
 
11
 
$0
San Luis Obispo
 
9
 
$1,152,403
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Job trends for California botanical and horticultural nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
28
1-10
 
13
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
14
101 to 1,000
 
6
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of botanical and horticultural nonprofits in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
58
$250k to $1M
 
19
$1M to $5M
 
10
$5M to $25M
 
13
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of botanical and horticultural nonprofits in California

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1-20 of 423

Filoli

Filoli: Historic estate and garden preserving California's rich history with beauty, nature, and shared stories. Publicly operated in Woodside, CA.
Revenue
$14.4m
Assets
$25.3m
Employees
109
EIN
95-2996648
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation

Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation secures philanthropic gifts for the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, home to a vast collection of subtropical plants.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$10.9m
Employees
164
EIN
95-1582650
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sherman Library & Gardens

Sherman Library & Gardens is a cultural center if horticulture, history, art and culinary delights. Located in Corona Del Mar, CA. Botanic Garden open daily.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$22.8m
Employees
47
EIN
95-2672431
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Urban Tilth

Urban Tilth cultivates agriculture in west Contra Costa County to help our community build a more sustainable, healthy, and just food system. We help our community grow our own food.
Revenue
$12.3m
Assets
$26.5m
Employees
84
EIN
20-4124161
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gardens of Golden Gate Park

SFBGS manages and operates SF Botanical Garden, connecting people to plants through community outreach, educational programs, and volunteer opportunities.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$29.4m
Employees
116
EIN
94-6050168
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Botanic Garden

California Botanic Garden promotes botany, conservation, and horticulture through a living collection of California's native plants.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$28.5m
Employees
98
EIN
95-1664113
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation

SCBG Foundation provides a sustainable, horticultural and wildlife experience through educational classes, special events, and world-class exhibitions and programming.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$12.1m
Employees
100
EIN
95-6062220
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy

Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy manages and improves the publicly-owned three city blocks, providing arts, culture, recreation and nature in accessible spaces.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$149.5m
Employees
10
EIN
81-4053105
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Descanso Gardens Foundation

Descanso Gardens Guild is a unique Southern California landscape distinguished by its specialized botanic collections, historical significance, and rare natural beauty.
Revenue
$17.5m
Assets
$25.5m
Employees
120
EIN
95-2511202
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum of San Diego

Japanese Friendship Garden Society of San Diego promotes and preserves Japanese heritage through art, horticulture, culinary programs, and exhibitions.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$23.7m
Employees
31
EIN
95-3572493
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants (TPF)

To promote, preserve and restore California landscapes, and habitats. To propagate and make available California native plants and wildflowers. To educate and acquire knowledge about California flora and natural history.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
28
EIN
95-6095398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (SBBG)

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden fosters the conservation of California's native plants through our gardens, education, and research, and serves as a role model of sustainable practices.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$38.9m
Employees
123
EIN
95-1644628
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ganna Walska Lotusland

We preserve and enhance the unique, historic estate of Madame Ganna Walska, care for and improve its collections, and develop its conservation and horticulture programs.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$33.7m
Employees
66
EIN
23-7082550
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ruth Bancroft Garden

To preserve this exceptional example of garden design and to continue to develop its collection of water-conserving plants for the education and enjoyment of the public.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
52
EIN
68-0310041
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Enrich La

EnrichLA builds edible gardens in LA schools and provides an educational Garden Ranger Program to ensure student participation in outdoor learning.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
0
EIN
27-2797687
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden shares plant wisdom with visitors through diverse topography and microclimates. Run by Ari Novy, located in Encinitas, CA.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
69
EIN
95-6120581
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ventura Botanical Gardens

Public gardens in Ventura, CA preserving, educating, and enhancing the coastal community with a focus on carbon sequestration.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$7.6m
Employees
30
EIN
20-8416864
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Olivewoods Gardens and Learning Center

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center empowers healthy citizens through organic gardening, environmental stewardship, nutrition ed. in National City.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
26
EIN
26-1640148
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heather Farm Garden Center Assoc

Heather Farm Garden Center Assoc offers free access to 6.5 acres of beautiful gardens and educational programs for all ages in Walnut Creek, CA.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
29
EIN
23-7072009
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Robinson Gardens

The Virginia Robinson Gardens is a unique historic estate, a cultural jewel that transports the visitor back to the birthplace of beverly hills. Built in 1911, it was once the residence of retail giants Virginia and harry Robinson.
Revenue
$769.1k
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
3
EIN
95-3797323
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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