Friends Of Green Spring Inc, operating under the name Frogs, is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Frogs 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 12/2022, Frogs generated $205.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $130.4k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO SUPPORT GREEN SPRING GARDENS IN ITS MISSION OF ADULT AND YOUTH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ITS INTERPRETATION ANAD PRESERVATION OF ITS HORTICULTURAL NATURAL RESOURCE AND HISTORIC SITE IN AN ECOLOGICALLY AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS: THE FRIENDS OF GREEN SPRING SUPPORTS BOTH ADULT AND YOUTH PROGRAMS THROUGH FUNDING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THESE INCLUDE THE WINER LECTURE SERIES ON TOPICAL SUBJECTS OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC: ADULT HANDS ON GARDENING PROGRAMS PROPER TREE TRIMING TECHNIQUES: SALARY SUPPORT FOR AN ADULT PROGRAM ASSISTAN; YOUTH PROGRAM EXPENSE; SUPPORT FOR PARK VISITS BY STUDENTS FROM TITLE I ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; SUMMER INTERNSHIPS FOR COLLEGE LEVEL HORTICULTURE STUDENTS; AND LIBRARY EXPENSES. EDUCATION PROGRAMS: THE FRIENDS OF GREEN SPRING SUPPORTS BOTH ADULT AND YOUR PROGRAMS THROUGH FUNDING A VARITY OF PROGRAMS ANAD ACTIVITIES. THESE INCLUDE THE WINTER LECTURE SERIES ON TOPICAL SUBJECTS OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC: ADULT HANDS ON GARDENING PROGRAMS I.E. PROPER TREE TRIMING TECHNIQUES; SALARY SUPPORT FOR AN ADULT PROGRAM ASSISTANT; YOUTH PROGRAM EPENSES; SUPPORT FOR PARK VISITS BY STUDENTS FROM TITLE I ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; SUMMER INTERNSHIPS FOR COLLEGE LEVEL HORTICULTURE STUDENTS; AND LIBRARY EXPENSES. R
HORTICULTURE PROGRAMS: THE FRIENDS OF GREEN SPRINGSUPPORTS GREEN SPRING GARDENS BY FUNDING ALL ASPECTS OF ITS HORTICULTURE ACTIVITIES. THESE INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF SEEDS PLANTS PLANT PROPAGATION MATERIAL TOOLS USED IN GARDENING ACTIVITIES TREE TRIMINGAND CARD AND MAINTENANCE OF A PLANT RECORD DATABASE. FRIENDS OF GREEN SPRING VOLUNTEERS WORK ALONGSIDEE THE PARK STAFF IN MAINTAINING THE GARDENS.
GENERAL PARK OPERATIONS: THE FRIENDS OF GREEN SPRING SUPPORTS OPERATIONS AT GREEN SPRING GARDENSBY FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE 1784 HISTORIC HOUSE AND THE HORTICULTURE CENTER STAFF TRAINING PROFESSSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR PARK STAFF AND SPECIAL PAARK IMPROVEMENTS. DURING 2022 THE LATTTER'S MAJOR FOCUS WAS RENOVATION OF THE GARDEN PLANTINGS WHICH HAD SUFFERED DURING THE PANDEMIC. FROGS SUPPORTED A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE FROM THE USUAL LEVEL OF ANNUAL PURCHASES OF PLANT MATERIALS AMD TOOLS AND ALSO FUNDED TREE CARE. FROGS ALSO APPLIED GRANT FUNDING TO UPDATE AND IMPROVE SIGNAGE IN THE GARDENS INCLUDING LAGE DISPLAYS OF A MAPAND ON-GOING ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Voss Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Nordstrom Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Zinn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Aimee Martin President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Mary Lou Wall Vice Presiden | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Bevan Shimizu Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $42,117 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $61,964 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $104,081 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $11,573 |
Investment income | $1,704 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $27,496 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $60,586 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $205,450 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,299 |
Office expenses | $1,629 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,322 |
All other expenses | $9,902 |
Total functional expenses | $130,393 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $259,403 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $371,972 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $631,375 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $631,375 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $631,375 |