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Descanso Gardens Foundation

Public charity990-T FY2023
Environment · LA CANADA FLT, CA · EIN 95-2511202

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
Category
Environment
Employees
108
Volunteers
267

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$16.9M
Expenses
$16.7M
Assets
$26.7M
Liabilities
$7.6M

Financial history

$17.5M$8.7M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $16.9M · Peak FY2023: $17.5M · Avg: $12.3M
DESCANSO GARDENS FOUNDATION
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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
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