NonprofitsRuth Bancroft Garden Inc

Environment

Ruth Bancroft Garden Inc

WALNUT CREEK, CA

Total revenue

$2.3M

Total expenses

$2.7M

Net assets

$4.6M

Grants received

$636K

44 grants

EIN

680310041

Tax year

2024

Mission

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.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$579K
Program service revenue$1.1M
Investment income$667
Other revenue$719K
Total revenue$2.3M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$1.8M
Fundraising$129K
Other expenses$926K
Total expenses$2.7M
Total assets$5.2M
Net assets$4.6M

People

23 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Roger Ravenstad

Director

Board

$66K

40 hrs/wk

Cheryl Nobusada

Director

Board

5 hrs/wk

Earl Ruby

President

Board

10 hrs/wk

Michael Goldberg

Treasurer

Board

10 hrs/wk

Helen Josephine

Secretary

Board

5 hrs/wk

Nina Bancroft Dickerson

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Judith Coleman Cohen

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Gretchen Bartzen

Director

Board

5 hrs/wk

Cynthia Foster

Director

Board

10 hrs/wk

Gail Giffen

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Alex Gee

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Christina Sammartino-Ascencio

Vice President

Board

10 hrs/wk

Mike Rippey

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Sue Hamill

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Susan Ruby

Director

Board

5 hrs/wk

Linda Tirado

Director

Board

3 hrs/wk

Mary Walker

Director

Board

3 hrs/wk

Monique Young

Director

Board

3 hrs/wk

David Mitchell

Frmr Exec Dir

Board

5 hrs/wk

Glenn Phillips

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Valerie Nagel

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Antonia Adezio

Exec Dir (Int)

Board

1 hrs/wk

Dane Calihan

Executive Director

Staff

$6K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 44 of 44

FromAmountPurposeYear
$51K
TO PRESERVE THE GARDEN AND RARE COLLECTION OF WATER-CONSERVING PLANTS, AND TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, INCLUDING FREE ENTRY TO FAMILIES WITH MODEST MEANS, TO PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, AND TO THE COMMUNITY DURING SPECIAL EVENTS.
2024
$30K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$70K
TO PRESERVE THE GARDEN AND RARE COLLECTION OF WATER-CONSERVING PLANTS, AND TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, INCLUDING FREE ENTRY TO FAMILIES WITH MODEST MEANS, TO PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, AND TO THE COMMUNITY DURING SPECIAL EVENTS.
2023
$15K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$15K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2023
$2K
TO SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE OF THIS COMMUNITY GARDEN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC INCLUDING RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS. Today, The Ruth Bancroft Garden, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which owns the garden and raises funds for its preservation. The garden is protected by a conservation easement, which ensures that the property will always be a garden and will be preserved in the spirit of its founder, Ruth Bancroft. The Garden has become an outstanding example of a water-conserving garden, appropriate for our Mediterranean climate. The Garden also houses important collections of aloes, agaves, yuccas, and echeverias. Aeonium Glenn Davidson, the first succulent in Ruths collection, is still growing in The Garden.
2023
$22K
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.
2022
$20K
RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN CHILDREN'S EDUCATION PROGRAM
2022
$19K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$14K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2022
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$100
TO SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE OF THIS COMMUNITY GARDEN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC INCLUDING RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS.
2022
$100
CHARITABLE
2022
$20K
RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN CHILDREN'S EDUCATION PROGRAM
2021
$8K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2021
$7K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$7K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$3K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2021
$74K
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
2020
$65K
Donation for Charitable Purposes
2020
$35K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2020
$24K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$20K
RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN CHILDREN'S EDUCATION PROGRAM
2020
$8K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$500
TO SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE OF THIS COMMUNITY GARDEN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC INCLUDING RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS.
2020
$150
EMPLOYEE MATCHING GRANT
2020
$8K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2019
$20K
SUPPORT THE BUILDING OF THE VISITOR AND EDUCATION CENTER
2018
$18K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$6K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2018
$5K
Drought-tolerantgardening.
2018
$25K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017
$5K
PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT
2017

Funded by

$636K from 18 funders · 44 grants · 2017–2024

Simpson Psb Fund

$217K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$99K · 7 grants · 2017–2023

Quest Foundation

$90K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$86K · 6 grants · 2018–2023

Coit Family Foundation

$65K · 1 grant · 2020

Gemmer Foundation

$20K · 1 grant · 2018

Robert & Alice Bridges Foundation

$6K · 1 grant · 2018

Details

EIN680310041
NTEE codeC41
Subsection03
Ruling date1994-01
Formed1993
Employees50
Volunteers350
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