NonprofitsSanta Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc

Environment

Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc

BUELLTON, CA

Total revenue

$356K

Total expenses

$398K

Net assets

$287K

Grants received

$250K

18 grants

EIN

261197733

Tax year

2024

Mission

The mission of the Santa Ynez Botanic Garden Foundation is to provide a unique, accessible and interactive environment, highlighting plants native to the Santa Ynez River Watershed. The garden will encourage community collaboration, forster new approaches to environmental education, and culativate an appreciation of the natural world. As a source of inspriration and information, the garden will be a venue for arts and crafts, and a peaceful refuge for visitors of all ages.

Programs

2 programs

Native GardenThe upkeep & maintenance of the garden allows visitors to learn about native plants in an interactive & educational environment. The garden demonstrates native landscaping for visitors to see. The ongoing development of the garden furthers the mission of the foundation and encourages the public to engage in the space.

Expenses: $116KGrants: $94K

Classes & workshopsour workshops and classes were all attended by local youth and school groups providing education about nature and local native plants while engaging the community and youth in nature.

Expenses: $14KGrants: $10K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$181K
Program service revenue$175K
Investment income$122
Other revenue
Total revenue$356K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits
Fundraising
Other expenses$398K
Total expenses$398K
Total assets$287K
Net assets$287K

People

10 listed

NameRoleCompensation

DEREK GLAS

President

Board

15 hrs/wk

EVA POWERS

Treasurer

Board

15 hrs/wk

PUCK ERICKSON LOHNAS

Founder

Board

4 hrs/wk

JOSH KINDERVATER

Treasurer

Board

4 hrs/wk

HEATHER WEHNAU

Horticulture

Board

4 hrs/wk

AARON LIGGETT

Board Member

Board

4 hrs/wk

JULIO CARRILLO

Board Member

Board

4 hrs/wk

LAURA NEWMAN

Board Member

Board

4 hrs/wk

LAURENCE NICKLIN

Board Member

Board

4 hrs/wk

DENISE JOHNS

Secretary

Board

4 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 18 of 18

FromAmountPurposeYear
$25K
ENVIRONMENT AND ANIMALS
2024
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2024
$5K
CORE/GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$45K
SUPPORT OF THE 2022 ENCHANTED GARDEN EVENT; IMPROVING THE WOODLAND FAMILY SECTION
2023
$30K
General & Unrestricted
2023
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2023
$40K
SUPPORT OF THE 2022 ENCHANTED GARDEN EVENT; IMPROVING THE WOODLAND FAMILY SECTION
2022
$25K
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION, BEAUTIFICATION
2022
$10K
General & Unrestricted
2022
$5K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2022
$5K
General & Unrestricted
2022
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2021
$5K
SUSTAINABLE GARDENING DEMONSTRATION SITE
2021
$5K
General & Unrestricted
2020
$5K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2020
$5K
RAIN GARDEN CREEK BED IN THE SYV BOTANIC GARDEN
2020
$5K
EXPAND & IMPROVE MEDICINAL GARDEN WITHIN
2019
$5K
GARDEN PROPERTY RESTORATION
2017

Funded by

$250K from 5 funders · 18 grants · 2017–2024

The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation

$105K · 6 grants · 2017–2023

Santa Barbara Foundation

$50K · 2 grants · 2022–2024

Schlinger Family Foundation

$50K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Magistro Family Foundation Inc

$40K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Hutton Foundation

$5K · 1 grant · 2024

Details

EIN261197733
NTEE codeC40
Subsection03
Ruling date2011-10
Formed2007
Employees0
Volunteers40
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