Golden State Bonsai Federation
- Assets
- $664.7k
- Revenue
- $460.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 01/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 95-3447952
Organization Overview
Golden State Bonsai Federation is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Golden State Bonsai Federation 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, Golden State Bonsai Federation generated $460.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $254.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.3% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GSBF WAS FORMED TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ART OF BONSAI.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BONSAI GARDEN PROGRAM: OPERATE AND FUND 3 BONSAI GARDEN: (1) BONSAI GARDEN AT LAKE MERRITT, OAKLAND, CA (2) HUNTINGTON GARDEN, SAN MARINO, CA (3) CLARK BONSAI COLLECTION, FRESNO, CA. ALL GARDENS OFFER VISITORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBSERVE THE BEST BONSAI SPECIMENS ON THE WEST COAST. ALL GARDENS MAINTAIN REGULAR HOURS TO THE PUBLIC AND ARE STAFFED BY VOLUNTEER DOCENTS AVAILABLE TO EDUCATE AND ANSWER INQUIRES. GSBF CONTRIBUTES MOST OF THE PROFITS FROM HUNTINGTON COLLECTION TO THE HUNTINGTON ENDOWMENT FUND TO HELP FUND THE GARDEN SUPPORT. THE LAKE MERRITT COLLECTION IS LOCATED ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF OAKLAND AND IS SUPPORTED BY MORE THAN 90 VOLUNTEERS. SIMILARLY, CLARK BONSAI COLLECTION IS LOCATED ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF FRESNO AND IS SUPPORTED BY MORE THAN 50 VOLUNTEERS. TO SUPPORT AND MAINTAIN THE THREE GSBF GARDENS, BAZAAR WEEKENDS ARE HELD ANNUALLY.
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VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS: GSBF SUPPORTS THE 3 BONSAI GARDENS BY PROVIDING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE GARDENS. GSBF OFFERS THE MEMBER BONSAI CLUBS AND GROUPS TO OBTAIN DISCOUNTED LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR CLUB ACTIVITIES IF DESIRED. IN ADDITION, GSBF SPONSORS QUARTERLY EDUCATIONAL ZOOM PRESENTATIONS CALLED GOLDEN ZOOM, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EDUCATION TO MEMBERS OF GSBF CLUBS.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS: GSBF HOSTS AN ANNUAL CONVENTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 250 BONSAI ENTHUSIASTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. DEMONSTRATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS BY AMERICAN BONSAI MASTERS AND PROFESSIONALS ARE FEATURED. THE CONVENTIONS INCLUDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN TECHNIQUES AND RELATED MATERIALS. BONSAI BASICS ARE TAUGHT TO NEW ENTHUSIASTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Hilvers Clark Bonsai Collection | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Ellen Keneshea Vice President | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Gordon Deeg Bonsai Garden At Lake Merritt | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
James M Rendina President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Doreen Newman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Cheryl Manning Hungtington Bonsai Garden | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $41,219 |
| Fundraising events | $370,737 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $48,618 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $460,574 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $460,574 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,500 |
| 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 | $3,499 |
| Office expenses | $8,593 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,928 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,467 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,655 |
| Insurance | $14,300 |
| All other expenses | $30,831 |
| Total functional expenses | $254,071 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $191,828 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $314,387 |
| 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 | $158,436 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $664,651 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,142 |
| 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 | $16,142 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $648,509 |
| 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 | $664,651 |