Sonnenberg Gardens
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Canandaigua, NY
- Founding
- 12/1970
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7089093
Organization Overview
Sonnenberg Gardens is located in Canandaigua, NY. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sonnenberg Gardens employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sonnenberg Gardens 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, Sonnenberg Gardens generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS THE PRESERVATION AND EXHIBITION OF THE HISTORICAL VICTORIAN ESTATE AND GARDENS OF SONNENBERG. SONNENBERG GARDENS OFFERS A RESTORATIVE PARK EXPERIENCE. IT PROVIDES A SUSTAINABLE PREMIERE DESTINATION FOR VISITORS OF ALL AGES. WE SEEK THOSE WHO SHARE AN INTEREST IN HORTICULTURE, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND PRESERVATION AS PART OF A HISTORIC AND CULTURAL ENCOUNTER. SONNENBERG GARDENS AND MANSION - STATE HISTORIC PARK WILL INSPIRE VISITORS THROUGH FREDRICK FERRIS AND MARY CLARK THOMPSON'S LOVE STORY.DURING 2021 AND 2020, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TOTALING $648,459 AND $660,122 TO NYS PARKS IN CONNECTION WITH RENOVATIONS TO THE VISITOR CENTER. NYS PARKS WILL MANAGE THE RENOVATION PROJECT UTILIZING THESE FUNDS, ALONG WITH OTHER FUNDS CONTRIBUTED BY NYS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SONNENBERG GARDENS AND MANSION PRESERVES THE LIVING COLLECTION OF NINE HISTORIC GARDENS AND INTERPRETS AND PROMOTES THE LIFE, TIMES, AND LEGACY OF CANANDAIGUA'S THOMPSON FAMILY ESTATE. THIS 50 ACRE ESTATE, INCLUDING 20 HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND THE DISTRICT HOUSE OF THE THOMPSON FAMILY IS ONE OF THE FEW REMAINING IN THE UNITED STATES DISTINCTIVE FOR EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTIONS OF PERIOD ARCHITECTURE, STATUARY, FORMAL GARDENS, FOUNTAINS AND UNIQUE GARDEN STRUCTURES. DURING 2021 AND 2020, SONNENBERG GARDENS CONTRIBUTED $648,459 AND $660,122, RESPECTIVELY, TO NYS PARKS TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE VISITOR CENTER AND ROCK GARDEN. OVER 35,000 PEOPLE ATTEND EACH YEAR, SONNENBERG GARDENS IS THE FORMER SUMMER HOME AND CREATION OF FREDERICK FERRIS AND MARY CLARK THOMPSON. PARK ATTENDANCE AND MEMBERSHIP ARE THE LARGEST REVENUE SOURCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Hutchings Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $81,950 |
Kristen M Fragnoli Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Jacqueline D Biernat Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Michael Rusinko Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Robert Bennett Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
John Tharp State Regional Representative | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $682,871 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $307,959 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $33,344 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $990,830 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $556,065 |
| Investment income | $15,889 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $24,000 |
| 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 | $28,587 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,615,371 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $648,459 |
| 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. | $101,548 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,480 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $204,837 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,584 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,456 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,694 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,075 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,364 |
| Fees for services: Other | $27,252 |
| Advertising and promotion | $26,606 |
| Office expenses | $70,255 |
| Information technology | $7,124 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $75,247 |
| Travel | $481 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,733 |
| Insurance | $57,722 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,357,986 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,884 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $564,071 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $44,958 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $91,401 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $11,506 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,655 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,162 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $589,213 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,480 |
| Total assets | $1,371,330 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,234 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $103,647 |
| 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 | $140,881 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $999,771 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $230,678 |
| 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 | $1,371,330 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Sonnenberg Gardens has recieved totaling $66,750.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Esl Charitable Foundation Inc Rochester, NY PURPOSE: PHASE ONE FACILITY EXPANSION ADAPTIVE REUSE OF THE ARMY RESERVE FACILITY | $49,000 |
Rochester Area Community Foundation Rochester, NY PURPOSE: VINERY GREENHOUSE RESTORATION PROJECT | $12,500 |
Esl Charitable Foundation Inc Rochester, NY PURPOSE: COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS | $5,000 |
The@thomas F Judson Jr And Elisabeth W Judson Foundation Rochester, NY PURPOSE: ANNUAL SUPPORT | $250 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $525,497 |
| Earnings | $69,320 |
| Admin Expense | $5,604 |
| Ending Balance | $589,213 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Phipps Conservatory And Botanical Gardens Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $77,535,021 | $14,561,463 |
Old Westbury Gardens Inc Old Westbury, NY | $41,739,187 | $6,489,449 |
Queens Botanical Garden Society Inc Flushing, NY | $23,726,969 | $4,515,134 |
Snug Harbor Cultural Center And Botanical Garden Staten Island, NY | $4,940,757 | $4,431,802 |
Millbrook Tribute Garden Inc Millbrook, NY | $36,945,411 | $1,089,017 |
Capital Roots Inc Troy, NY | $6,620,596 | $2,944,179 |
Martin Luther King Gardens Inc Englewood, NJ | $27,810,517 | $3,628,610 |
John J Tyler Arboretum Media, PA | $14,721,113 | $3,488,444 |
Buffalo And Erie County Botanical Gardens Society Inc Buffalo, NY | $6,939,027 | $2,632,606 |
Stonecrop Gardens Inc Cold Spring, NY | $49,205,896 | $4,104,347 |
Polly Hill Arboretum Inc West Tisbury, MA | $35,257,188 | $2,310,023 |
Sonnenberg Gardens Canandaigua, NY | $1,371,330 | $1,615,371 |