About
To practice exemplary stewardship of the gardens, offering people an experience close to nature, cultivating understanding of the natural world and people's place in it through inspiration, education and example.
Donations are tax-deductible
Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2024-12-31Financial history
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $16.9M · Peak FY2023: $17.5M · Avg: $12.3M
DESCANSO GARDENS FOUNDATION
Address
1418 Descanso DR
LA Canada FLT, CA, 91011-310
Governance
Voting board members28
Independent members27
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
Compensation practices
Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Financial detail (Schedule D)
Board-designated %69.2%
Permanent endowment %27.4%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Retained by contractors$34K
ChannelsMail · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
Public records
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