THE TRUSTEES OF THE LADEW TOPIARY GARDENS INC

EIN: 132782826 501(c)(3)

MONKTON, MD

Total Revenue
$3,425,391
Total Expenses
$3,493,642
Total Assets
$26,514,840
Net Assets
$26,244,208
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
EMILY EMERICK
Phone
4105579570
Tax Period
2023-11-01 to 2024-10-31

THE TRUSTEES OF THE LADEW TOPIARY GARDENS INC, founded in 1981, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $26.2M represent 92 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH THE CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS OF THE GARDENS, HOUSE AND FACILITIES KNOWN AS LADEW TOPIARY GARDENS IN MONKTON, MARYLAND.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,024,335
Program Service Revenue $1,122,994
Investment Income $1,105,622
Other Revenue $172,440
TOTAL REVENUE $3,425,391

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,882,629
Fundraising Expenses $672,614
Program Expenses $1,838,395
Other Expenses $1,611,013
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,493,642

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,425,391 $2,757,944 +0.2%
Expenses $3,493,642 $3,363,154 +0.0%
Net Income $-68,251 $-605,210 -0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
28
Independent Members
28
Employees
50
Volunteers
375

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
$193,443
Total Directors
28
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LESLIE ERICKSON PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH JOHNSON VICE-PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EVELYN ZINK SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BAHIA AKERELE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH BUCK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN CANOLES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TED CARTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM COOK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE CROSBY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL DRIVER TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMLYN FLANIGAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN FORBES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN FORD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN KLEIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN PIZZUTO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA RIGGS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH SCHWEIZER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONIQUE SIMMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA VOSS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEADOW LARK WASHINGTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ORSIA YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN VONDERHORST BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRIS CROSSWHITE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN GRISWOLD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM HUBER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTIANNA MCCAUSLAND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN SMITH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAISY STIERHOFF BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY EMERICK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$176,494 $16,949 $193,443
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 $3,425,391 $3,493,642 $26,514,840 $-68,251
2023 $2,757,944 $3,363,154 $23,074,158 $-605,210
2022 $3,986,529 $2,859,882 $22,972,301 $1,126,647
2021 $4,370,601 $2,567,319 $26,756,382 $1,803,282
2020 $3,239,510 $2,285,406 $21,164,527 $954,104
2019 $2,640,711 $2,585,015 $20,265,694 $55,696
2018 $3,955,216 $2,542,893 $19,710,090 $1,412,323
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