Garden Conservancy Inc
- Assets
- $37.7m
- Revenue
- $5.2m
- Investments
- $34.5m
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Garrison, NY
- Founding
- 10/1990
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-3570145
Organization Overview
Garden Conservancy Inc is located in Garrison, NY. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (C40) the organization is classified as: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Garden Conservancy Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Garden Conservancy 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 12/2021, Garden Conservancy Inc generated $5.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Garden Conservancy Inc has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $259,945. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE, SHARE, AND CELEBRATE AMERICA'S GARDENS AND DIVERSE GARDENING TRADITIONS FOR THE EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OF THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICES FOCUS ON THREE MAIN AREAS: PRESERVATION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. WE WORK TO RESTORE HISTORIC AMERICAN GARDENS, ASSIST PRIVATE GARDENS IN THEIR DESIRE TO BECOME PUBLIC AMENITIES, PRESENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES RELATING TO THE HISTORY AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF GARDENS AND GARDENING, AND OPEN PRIVATE GARDENS ACROSS THE NATION TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH OUR "OPEN DAYS" PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Brayton Hall President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $238,830 |
Donna Mortensen COO | Officer | 40 | $164,642 |
Sarah Parker Director Of Development | 40 | $135,052 | |
Pamela Governale Director Of Preservation | 40 | $106,355 | |
Howard G Seitz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Robert Balentine Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $414,647 |
| Fundraising events | $1,400 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $347,952 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,649,408 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $88,395 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,413,407 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $455,112 |
| Investment income | $682,787 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $703,680 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,212 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,247,680 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $84,000 |
| 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. | $459,705 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,675 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,074,385 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $41,758 |
| Other employee benefits | $164,455 |
| Payroll taxes | $102,844 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,158 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $157,723 |
| Fees for services: Other | $247,329 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,387 |
| Office expenses | $298,867 |
| Information technology | $159,394 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $119,464 |
| Travel | $90,370 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,093 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,951 |
| Insurance | $28,553 |
| All other expenses | $13,080 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,246,237 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $519,421 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,375,168 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,984 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,934 |
| 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 | $322,543 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,441 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $34,494,163 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,292 |
| Total assets | $37,745,946 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $224,539 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $703,127 |
| 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 | $927,666 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,612,710 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,205,570 |
| 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 | $37,745,946 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Garden Conservancy Inc has awarded $43,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GARDEN RELATED ASPECTS OF THE ALL IN: THE CAMPAIGN OF OMCA | $20,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF VEHICLE AND COST OF GARDEN CONSERVANCY LOGO ON THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE | $13,000 |
Hempstead, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT & GARDEN MANAGEMENT PLAN | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Garden Conservancy Inc has recieved totaling $37,320.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Niner Foundation Inc Jackson, WY PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation Oxnard, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE GARDEN CONSERVANCY SOCIETY OF FELLOWS | $10,000 |
Lorber Foundation Amherst, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND TO SUPPORT MISSION | $1,500 |
Joyce Charitable Fund Bedford, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $570 |
Alchemy Foundation Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $29,519,027 |
| Earnings | $4,500,159 |
| Net Contributions | $901,390 |
| Other Expense | $977,221 |
| Ending Balance | $33,943,355 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Wave Hill Incorporated Bronx, NY | $101,469,355 | $9,504,204 |
Regulatory Assistance Project Montpelier, VT | $9,630,578 | $8,874,874 |
Garden Conservancy Inc Garrison, NY | $37,745,946 | $5,247,680 |
Harlem Grown Inc New York, NY | $3,571,663 | $4,441,808 |
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve Association Inc New Hope, PA | $3,408,476 | $1,239,073 |
New Haven Land Trust Incorporated New Haven, CT | $1,844,764 | $554,769 |
Sustainable Food Alliance Inc New York, NY | $546,636 | $471,078 |
Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $416,762 | $478,390 |
Foundation For Landscape Studies Inc New York, NY | $0 | $22,629 |
Grow It Green Morristown Inc Morristown, NJ | $538,000 | $488,268 |
American Society Of Landscape Architects New York Chapter New York, NY | $483,930 | $254,866 |
Bee The Change Weybridge, VT | $144,814 | $303,271 |