EIN 95-2511202

Descanso Gardens Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
82
Year formed
1960
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Descanso Gardens Guild is a unique Southern California landscape distinguished by its specialized botanic collections, historical significance, and rare natural beauty.
Also known as...
Descanso Gardens Guild
Total revenues
$16,704,728
2022
Total expenses
$13,160,520
2022
Total assets
$20,705,100
2022
Num. employees
82
2022

Program areas at Descanso Gardens Foundation

Stewardship of a historically significant site; public horticulture and collections management; experiential nature-based programs for children and families; opportunity for volunteerism; environmental stewardship and preservation; and leadership by example toward more sustainable land management and water conservation practices. In 2022, Descanso Gardens welcomed nearly 900,000 visitors to the Gardens. Descanso is a member-supported garden: in 2022, over 30,000 households supported Descanso's mission through paid annual memberships. Descanso Gardens is accredited by the american alliance of museums.

Grants made by Descanso Gardens Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
California School of the Arts San Gabriel Valley FoundationMusical Programming Support$14,908

Who funds Descanso Gardens Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustEnvironment, Animals$56,000
Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF)Donor Advised$35,450
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$33,290
...and 21 more grants received totalling $253,504

Personnel at Descanso Gardens Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Juliann RookeChief Executive Officer$249,038
David StorkChief Operating Officer$188,871
Jenina GarrettChief Financial Officer$166,346
Laura FureyTrustee , Secretary$0
Donald VossTrustee , Chair$0
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for Descanso Gardens Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,898,021
Program services$10,223,859
Investment income and dividends$62,007
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$577,222
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$154,435
Net income from fundraising events$-39,277
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$821,935
Miscellaneous revenues$6,526
Total revenues$16,704,728

Form 990s for Descanso Gardens Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-07990View PDF
2021-122022-06-23990View PDF
2020-122021-07-26990View PDF
2019-122020-08-10990View PDF
2018-122019-10-12990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $35,450 from Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF)
September 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
September 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Horticultural organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1418 Descanso Dr
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
descansogardens.org/ 
Phone
(818) 949-4200
Facebook page
DescansoGardensLA 
Twitter profile
@descansogardens 
IRS details
EIN
95-2511202
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1960
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C41: Botanical Gardens, Arboreta, and Botanical Organizations
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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