SONNENBERG GARDENS AND MANSION- STATE HISTORIC PARK

EIN: 237089093 501(c)(3) Environment

CANANDAIGUA, NY

Total Revenue
$1,295,400
Total Expenses
$1,235,970
Total Assets
$4,713,098
Net Assets
$4,479,521
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
DAVID HUTCHINGS
Phone
5853944922
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SONNENBERG GARDENS AND MANSION- STATE HISTORIC PARK, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.2M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

SONNENBERG GARDENS AND MANSION PRESERVES THE LIVING COLLECTION OF NINE HISTORIC GARDENS AND INTERPRETS, AND PROMOTES THE LIFE, TIMES, AND LEGACY OF CANANDAIGUA'S THOMPSON FAMILY ESTATE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $817,224 Revenue: $635,207

SONNENBERG GARDENS AND MANSION PRESERVES THE LIVING COLLECTION OF NINE HISTORIC GARDENS AND INTERPRETS AND PROMOTES THE LIFE, TIMES, AND LEGACY OF CANANDAIGUA'S THOMPSON FAMILY ESTATE. THIS 50 ACRE...

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SONNENBERG GARDENS AND MANSION PRESERVES THE LIVING COLLECTION OF NINE HISTORIC GARDENS AND INTERPRETS AND PROMOTES THE LIFE, TIMES, AND LEGACY OF CANANDAIGUA'S THOMPSON FAMILY ESTATE. THIS 50 ACRE ESTATE, INCLUDING 20 HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND THE DISTRICT HOUSE OF THE THOMPSON FAMILY IS ONE OF THE FEW REMAINING IN THE UNITED STATES DISTINCTIVE FOR EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTIONS OF PERIOD ARCHITECTURE, STATUARY, FORMAL GARDENS, FOUNTAINS AND UNIQUE GARDEN STRUCTURES. OVER 35,000 PEOPLE ATTEND EACH YEAR, SONNENBERG GARDENS IS THE FORMER SUMMER HOME AND CREATION OF FREDERICK FERRIS AND MARY CLARK THOMPSON. PARK ATTENDANCE AND MEMBERSHIP ARE THE LARGEST REVENUE SOURCES.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $476,526
Program Service Revenue $586,595
Investment Income $163,367
Other Revenue $68,912
TOTAL REVENUE $1,295,400

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $532,635
Fundraising Expenses $59,669
Program Expenses $817,224
Other Expenses $703,335
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,235,970

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,295,400 $1,155,799 +0.1%
Expenses $1,235,970 $1,165,102 +0.1%
Net Income $59,430 $-9,303 -7.4%
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
13
Independent Members
12
Employees
19
Volunteers
172

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
$132,564
Total Directors
15
$132,564
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID HUTCHINGS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer Director
$109,414 $23,150 $132,564
MICHAEL RUSINKO TREASURER 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDICE SMITH BOARD MEMBER - RESIGNED DURING YEAR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE PARSONS CO-CHAIR 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL HARVEY BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY DUTCHER BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH MAJEWSKI SECRETARY 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN POLIMENI BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG GULLO CO-CHAIR 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEHRIG LOHRMANN BOARD MEMBER - RESIGNED DURING YEAR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC MULTER BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BENNETT BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA MARTIN BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK SHEPPARD BOARD MEMBER - JOINED DURING YEAR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN KROBUSEK BOARD MEMBER - JOINED DURING YEAR 1.50
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
2025 $1,295,400 $1,235,970 $4,713,098 $59,430
2024 $1,155,799 $1,165,102 $4,580,518 $-9,303
2023 $4,420,166 $1,541,808 $4,573,897 $2,878,358
2022 $1,038,346 $813,128 $1,683,075 $225,218
2021 $1,615,371 $1,357,986 $1,371,330 $257,385
2020 $1,135,171 $1,314,845 $1,075,116 $-179,674
2019 $1,425,828 $1,484,571 $1,192,053 $-58,743
2018 $1,007,098 $999,246 $1,192,434 $7,852
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