NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

STEVEN DRAKE

Phone

7033141034

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION, founded in 2011, is a micro nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $98K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $116K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

THE NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, DEVELOPMENT, EXECUTION, OPERATION, USAGE, AND PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF A CHINA GARDEN TO BE CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM, AND TO SERVE AS AN INDEPENDENT AND VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION TO SUPPORT AND COOPERATE WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $61,798

IN DECEMBER 2021, THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED NOTICE FROM OFFICIALS AT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE--AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE (USDA-ARS), WHO INFORMED THE FOUNDATION THAT THEY HAVE ACCEPTED...

IN DECEMBER 2021, THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED NOTICE FROM OFFICIALS AT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE--AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE (USDA-ARS), WHO INFORMED THE FOUNDATION THAT THEY HAVE ACCEPTED THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE WORK SUBMITTED BY THE FOUNDATION AND CONCURRED THAT THE GARDEN IS IN A POSITION TO CLAIM BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2021 WITH THE INITIAL DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE WORK COMPLETED. THE FOUNDATION IS IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE PROJECT'S CHINESE PARTNERS TO CONFIRM AFFIRMATION OF THE BLUEPRINTS, DESIGN DRAWINGS, AND ALL THE SUGGESTED DESIGN CHANGES AND MOVE TO THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $97,627

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $97,627

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $61,798

Other Expenses $115,821

TOTAL EXPENSES $115,821

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$97,627	$126,296	-0.2%
Expenses	$115,821	$112,039	+0.0%
Net Income	$-18,194	$14,257	-2.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOHN GERBER	PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DONGLEI JI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN DRAKE	SECRETARY/SPOKESMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CYNTHIA XU	TREASURER	1.00	Officer 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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$97,627	$115,821	$5,152,573	$-18,194
2022	$126,296	$112,039	$5,072,014	$14,257
2021	$97,254	$151,451	$5,445,194	$-54,197
2020	$101,534	$124,249	$5,529,888	$-22,715
2019	$79,432	$136,089	$5,481,248	$-56,657
2018	$10,519	$162,076	$5,538,554	$-151,557