Ruth Bancroft Garden Inc

Organization Overview

Ruth Bancroft Garden Inc is located in Walnut Creek, CA. The organization was established in 1994. 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, Ruth Bancroft Garden Inc employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ruth Bancroft Garden 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, Ruth Bancroft Garden Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.5% 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 MISSION OF THE THE RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN, INC. IS TO PRESERVE THIS EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF GARDEN DESIGN AND TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP ITS COLLECTION OF WATER-CONSERVING PLANTS FOR THE EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE PUBLIC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE GARDEN IS OPEN FOR TOURS, EVENTS AND PLANT SALES. THERE ARE ABOUT 35,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY. THE GARDEN ALSO OFFERS AN ARRAY OF WORKSHOPS, CLASSES AND WEBINARS FOR THE HOME GARDENER AND HORTICULTURAL/GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. THESE PROGRAMS SERVE OVER 2,000 ADULTS AND CHILDREN.IN SUMMARY, THE RUTH BANCROFT GARDENS THREE PRINCIPAL ACITIVITIES INCLUDE:(1) PUBLIC GARDEN (OPEN FOR TOURS),(2) RETAIL NURSERY (SALE OF PLANTS AND GARDEN ACCESSORIES), AND(3) EDUCATION (TOURS, WORKSHIPS AND WEBINARS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN).


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tracy Fletcher
Director/e.d.
$115,790
Michael Rippey
President
$0
Earl Ruby
Vice President
$0
Bernie Rose
Treasurer
$0
Julie Rose
Secretary
$0
Tim Byrd
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$142,028
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$537,476
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,071
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$679,504
Total Program Service Revenue$1,165,128
Investment income $134
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$11,253
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $294,943
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,150,535

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Ruth Bancroft Garden Inc has recieved totaling $228,256.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Simpson Foundation

Orinda, CA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT, INCLUDING GARDEN MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATIONS, PROGRAMS TO EXPAND THE GARDEN'S CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL SUMMER CAMPS, AND SEED FUNDING FOR RENOVATING RUTH'S FOLLY.

$75,000
William A Kerr Foundation

Chesterfield, MO

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

$75,000
Coit Family Foundation

Walnut Creek, CA

PURPOSE: DONATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$45,000
Quest Foundation

Danville, CA

PURPOSE: RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN CHILDREN'S EDUCATION PROGRAM

$20,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$8,489
Gerald M Kline Family Foundation

San Ramon, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$2,500
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