Friends of Vallarta Botanical Gardens AC CO Ellen Zagory Treasurer

EIN: 331156194 501(c)(3) Environment

Davis, CA

Total Revenue
$316,063
Total Expenses
$304,424
Total Assets
$185,069
Net Assets
$183,350
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
5304009690
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Friends of Vallarta Botanical Gardens AC CO Ellen Zagory Treasurer, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $316K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $304K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

The mission of Friends of Vallarta Botanical Gardens A.C. is to support the Vallarta Botanical Gardens A.C. through fundraising, cooperation and service in pursuit of their goal of creating Mexico's foremost botanical garden for the discovery, study, propagation, conservation and display of Mexican native and exotic plants for the enjoyment of Puerto Vallarta's residents and visitors.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $280,789

In addition to Horticulture (plant propagation, plant collection development, display development and maintenance), Public Education and Plant Conservation the Friends ofVallarta Botanical Gardens...

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In addition to Horticulture (plant propagation, plant collection development, display development and maintenance), Public Education and Plant Conservation the Friends ofVallarta Botanical Gardens supported an array of expanded initiatives and activities in 2023. A number of Festivals were held to celebrate and provide education about birds, plants and the importance of habitats and environmental conservation for all age groups: The Vallarta Bird and Nature Festival, the Chocolate and Vanilla festival were held, Hummingbird week provided many activities in June and Butterfly week in September highlighted the amazing diversity conserved within the Gardens. Work continued with the protection of the Ocelot sanctuary and expansion of the lands for Conservation and in addition to Wednesdays hosting large numbers of school

Program 2

children of all ages the Education staff added a Tuesday outreach program at the local school in Las Juntas y Los Veranos a small town near the Gardens with the mission to inspire the youth of Cabo...

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children of all ages the Education staff added a Tuesday outreach program at the local school in Las Juntas y Los Veranos a small town near the Gardens with the mission to inspire the youth of Cabo Corrientes to value and care for the natural environment. By end of 2023 more than 1,300 children and adults benefitted from this program.Staff participated in the IX World Magnolia Synposium in Honduras, American Public Gardens meeting in Fort Worth Texas, and the Festival of Science and Sustainability presenting an exhibit of activities in favor of Conservation. The Gardens was declared a Natural Reserve of Areas Voluntarily Destined for Conservation as part of the Conservation in Action program, and hosted the Second Regional Botany Congress

Program 3

attended by over 100 Botanists representing 18 institutions and 10 states across Mexico. Awards this year included Best International Garden to visit in 2024 given by the Canadian Garden Tourism...

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attended by over 100 Botanists representing 18 institutions and 10 states across Mexico. Awards this year included Best International Garden to visit in 2024 given by the Canadian Garden Tourism Council and funding from Botanic Gardens Conservation International(Levy Nature Plant Preserve Grant) for the propagation of four Encyclia species native to west Mexico.Unfortunately, Hurricane Lidia made a direct hit on Cabo Corrientes October 10,2023 and damaged the roofs of the Hacienda and some conservatories. It required many days of work to clean up and make repairs, work that the Friends were able to support. The total visitors this year was nearly 55,000 people.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $315,785
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $278
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $316,063

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $280,497
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $12,509
Program Expenses $280,789
Other Expenses $23,927
TOTAL EXPENSES $304,424

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $316,063 $347,073 -0.1%
Expenses $304,424 $306,958 0.0%
Net Income $11,639 $40,115 -0.7%
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
42

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
4
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Robert Price President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jesus Reyes Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ellen Zagory Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
J Michael Trumbold Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Carlos Velasco Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill Williams Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carl Timothy Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Holland Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pat Grissom Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TJ Hartung Director 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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $316,063 $304,424 $185,069 $11,639
2022 $347,073 $306,958 $177,968 $40,115
2021 $213,252 $137,589 $149,263 $75,663
2020 $233,905 $188,506 $55,933 $45,399
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