PLANTING FIELDS FOUNDATION

EIN: 111770097 501(c)(3) Environment

OYSTER BAY, NY

Total Revenue
$1,700,881
Total Expenses
$2,950,759
Total Assets
$30,355,549
Net Assets
$29,794,138
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1952
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
GINA WOUTERS
Phone
5169228668
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

PLANTING FIELDS FOUNDATION, founded in 1952, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $3.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 73% operating deficit.

Mission

COLLECTION ITEMS ARE COMPRISED OF ARTIFACTS OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND ART OBJECTS THAT ARE HELD FOR EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, AND CURATORIAL PURPOSES. THE COLLECTIONS ARE ON DISPLAY AT THE VARIOUS STRUCTURES. THESE ITEMS ARE CATALOGED, PRESERVED, AND CARED FOR, AND ACTIVITIES VERIFYING THEIR EXISTENCE AND ASSESSING THEIR CONDITION ARE PERFORMED CONTINUOUSLY. THE COLLECTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A POLICY THAT REQUIRES PROCEEDS FROM THEIR SALES TO BE USED TO ACQUIRE OTHER ITEMS FOR COLLECTIONS OR USED IN THE DIRECT CARE OF THE COLLECTIONS. PURCHASES OF COLLECTION ITEMS REDUCE NET ASSETS IN THE PERIOD WHEN PURCHASED. COLLECTIONS OF OBJECTS ACQUIRED BY GIFT OR PURCHASED WITH THE FOUNDATION'S OWN REVENUE REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE FOUNDATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $716,219 Revenue: $0

HISTORIC LANDSCAPE: THE FOUNDATION PRESERVES AND ENHANCES THE 409-ACRE HISTORIC LANDSCAPE OF PLANTING FIELDS, ONE OF THE FEW REMAINING INTACT GOLD COAST ESTATES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IN 2024, WITH...

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HISTORIC LANDSCAPE: THE FOUNDATION PRESERVES AND ENHANCES THE 409-ACRE HISTORIC LANDSCAPE OF PLANTING FIELDS, ONE OF THE FEW REMAINING INTACT GOLD COAST ESTATES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IN 2024, WITH SUPPORT FROM PARKS AND TRAILS NEW YORK, THE FOUNDATION IMPLEMENTED A SITEWIDE WAYFINDING AND INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE PROJECT. IN COLLABORATION WITH NEW YORK STATE PARKS, THE BUREAU OF HISTORIC SITES, AND INTERNATIONAL DESIGN FIRM WIEDEMANN LAMPE, THE INITIATIVE DELIVERED 120 CUSTOM SIGNS, 10 INTERPRETIVE DISTRICTS, AND A NEW COLOR-CODED VISITOR MAP AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND CHINESE, BOTH ON-SITE AND ONLINE. THIS PROJECT SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED NAVIGATION, BROADENED CIRCULATION, AND ENHANCED VISITOR ENGAGEMENT WHILE PRESERVING THE HISTORIC INTEGRITY OF THE LANDSCAPE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.)IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NYSOPRHP, IN 2023, THE FOUNDATION COMPLETED THE RESTORATION OF THE ORIGINAL OLMSTED BROTHERS OAK ALLEE, REMOVING DISEASED TREES ALONG THE MAIN ENTRANCE DRIVE AND REPLANTING 101 NATIVE CHINKAPIN AND WHITE OAKS. THIS PROJECT RESTORED A HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT DESIGN FEATURE WHILE ALSO IMPROVING BIODIVERSITY, WATERSHED HEALTH, AND CARBON SEQUESTRATION. THE WORK WAS SUPPORTED THROUGH INDIVIDUAL GIVING AND MAJOR GIFTS. WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND SUPPORT, THE FOUNDATION ALSO INSTALLED 2,000 LINEAR FEET OF ADA-COMPLIANT PATHWAYS LINKING THE MAIN PARKING AREA TO KEY GARDENS, DRAMATICALLY IMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY AND EQUITABLE PUBLIC ACCESS.

Program 2
Expenses: $587,116 Revenue: $268,572

EDUCATIONAL AND VISITOR EXPERIENCE: FESTIVALS AND PUBLIC EVENTS REMAINED A CORNERSTONE OF ENGAGEMENT, WELCOMING OVER 7,000 VISITORS TO CELEBRATIONS SUCH AS ARBOR DAY, THE CAMELLIA FESTIVAL, AND HOME...

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EDUCATIONAL AND VISITOR EXPERIENCE: FESTIVALS AND PUBLIC EVENTS REMAINED A CORNERSTONE OF ENGAGEMENT, WELCOMING OVER 7,000 VISITORS TO CELEBRATIONS SUCH AS ARBOR DAY, THE CAMELLIA FESTIVAL, AND HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING EXPANDED WITH JUNIOR RANGER FIELD TRIPS ALIGNED WITH NYS CURRICULUM STANDARDS, AS WELL AS THE INAUGURAL SENSORY CELEBRATION WEEK, WHICH INTRODUCED TAILORED EXPERIENCES FOR NEURODIVERSE YOUTH. ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF PARTNERS, THE FOUNDATION MADE ITS ANNUAL CAMELLIA FESTIVAL FREE OF CHARGE IN 2025, REDUCING BARRIERS TO ACCESS AND EXPANDING PUBLIC ENJOY- MENT OF PLANTING FIELDS' RENOWNED CAMELLIA COLLECTION. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO OFFER GUIDED AND SELF-GUIDED TOURS OF THE HISTORIC MAIN HOUSE AND INTRODUCED HISTORIC LANDSCAPE TOURS IN EARLY 2025.

Program 3
Expenses: $453,726 Revenue: $0

COLLECTIONS, ARCHIVES, AND EXHIBITS: IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION ADVANCED THE ACCESSIBILITY AND STEWARDSHIP OF ITS ARCHIVAL HOLDINGS THROUGH IMPROVEMENTS IN COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT AND STORAGE FUNDED BY...

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COLLECTIONS, ARCHIVES, AND EXHIBITS: IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION ADVANCED THE ACCESSIBILITY AND STEWARDSHIP OF ITS ARCHIVAL HOLDINGS THROUGH IMPROVEMENTS IN COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT AND STORAGE FUNDED BY THE PEGGY M. GERRY CHARITABLE TRUST. THE ARCHIVES WERE RELOCATED TO A NEWLY DESIGNED FACILITY THAT ENHANCES PRESERVATION AND SUPPORTS INTERNAL RESEARCH, SCHOLARLY ACCESS, AND EXPANDED DIGITAL AVAILABILITY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONTINUED ITS CATALYST PROGRAM, COMMISSIONING SITE-SPECIFIC CONTEMPORARY WORKS IN DIALOGUE WITH THE HISTORIC SITE. THE 2024 COMMISSION, FOLLIES: A BOTANICAL BACKSTORY BY PROCESSIONAL ARTS WORKSHOP, ENGAGED DIVERSE AUDIENCES AND REINFORCED THE PROGRAM'S ROLE IN LINKING HISTORIC PRESERVATION WITH CONTEMPORARY ARTISTIC PRACTICE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.)IN 2025, THE FOUNDATION WAS AWARDED ACCREDITATION BY THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS, A DISTINCTION ACHIEVED BY ONLY 3% OF MUSEUMS NATIONWIDE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,218,921
Program Service Revenue $256,830
Investment Income $177,701
Other Revenue $47,429
TOTAL REVENUE $1,700,881

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,706,605
Fundraising Expenses $342,676
Program Expenses $2,174,220
Other Expenses $1,244,154
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,950,759

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,700,881 $1,807,047 -0.1%
Expenses $2,950,759 $3,597,347 -0.2%
Net Income $-1,249,878 $-1,790,300 -0.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
36
Volunteers
100

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$367,788
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GINA WOUTERS PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$315,111 $52,677 $367,788
DUNCAN SAHNER CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW NEVIN VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY XU TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL KEMPNER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE ADDISON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANNAH BURNS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH COE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA DEL VECCHIO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY DOOLEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT FOSCHI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET FRERE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS GOLON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HOLMES JR TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY MACDONALD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT MACKAY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY LEE MOORE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN OTTO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNE SLOANE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER SMITH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM VINNAKOTA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERNADETTE CASTRO TRUSTEE TO JUNE 2024 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA COE HAYES TRUSTEE TO AUGUST 2024 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,700,881 $2,950,759 $30,355,549 $-1,249,878
2023 $1,807,047 $3,597,347 $28,163,652 $-1,790,300
2022 $1,258,081 $2,928,179 $27,258,179 $-1,670,098
2021 $5,569,454 $2,172,370 $32,216,909 $3,397,084
2020 $1,054,105 $1,755,383 $28,898,888 $-701,278
2019 $1,540,543 $1,856,870 $26,682,763 $-316,327
2018 $1,307,023 $2,122,902 $25,194,059 $-815,879
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