Sonnenberg Gardens

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.

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:

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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)Compensation
David Hutchings
Executive Director
$81,950
Kristen M Fragnoli
Board Chair
$0
Jacqueline D Biernat
Secretary
$0
Robert Bennett
Vice Chair
$0
Michael Rusinko
Treasurer
$0
John Tharp
State Regional Representative
$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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Sonnenberg Gardens has recieved totaling $66,750.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
$250
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$525,497
Earnings$69,320
Admin Expense$5,604
Ending Balance$589,213

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