ANDERSON GARDENS

EIN: 364201695 501(c)(3) Environment

ROCKFORD, IL

Total Revenue
$3,236,175
Total Expenses
$2,778,144
Total Assets
$14,422,497
Net Assets
$14,114,979
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
THOMAS C FURST
Phone
8152299390
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ANDERSON GARDENS, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.8M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

TO ENGAGE A GROWING AUDIENCE OF MEMBERS AND GUESTS--IN OPPORTUNITIES TO ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A WORLD-CLASS JAPANESE GARDEN THAT PROVIDES AN UPLIFTING AND INSPIRATIONAL OUTDOOR SETTING. LEVERAGES THE POWER OF NATURE AND CULTURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD COMMUNITY. DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS FIRST-CLASS PROGRAMMING THAT CREATES ENRICHING EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. FUNCTIONS AS AN EXPERIMENTAL CLASSROOM FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $915,718

DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING A 12-PLUS ACRE AUTHENTIC 16TH CENTURY SUKIYA- STYLE JAPANESE GARDEN.

Program 2
Expenses: $936,941 Revenue: $1,535,287

PROVIDING GARDEN ADMISSIONS, TOURS, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND EVENTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN APPRECIATING THE SERENITY AND BEAUTY OF A JAPANESE POND-STROLLING GARDEN-83,558 VISITORS IN 2025.

Program 3
Expenses: $394,301 Revenue: $479,517

SELL BOOKS, CRAFT MATERIALS, REPRESENTING ART AND OTHER CULTURAL OBJECTS IN SUPPORT OF PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT JAPANESE CULTURE AND GARDENING.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,210,986
Program Service Revenue $1,035,282
Investment Income $7,942
Other Revenue $981,965
TOTAL REVENUE $3,236,175

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,019,610
Fundraising Expenses $56,843
Program Expenses $2,246,960
Other Expenses $1,758,534
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,778,144

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,236,175 $2,682,364 +0.2%
Expenses $2,778,144 $2,674,310 +0.0%
Net Income $458,031 $8,054 +55.9%
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
8
Independent Members
6
Employees
60
Volunteers
82

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
2
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID ANDERSON FAMILY FOUND 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ANDERSON FOUNDER/BOAR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL EATON BOARD DIRECT 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA EPPERSON BOARD DIRECT 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS C FURST PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDERICK J KAPALA BOARD DIRECT 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT KROWCZYK BOARD DIRECT 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUANE WINGATE BOARD DIRECT 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANNE WELLS SEC/TREASURE 0.00
Officer
$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 $3,236,175 $2,778,144 $14,422,497 $458,031
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,587,612 $2,233,201 $13,993,206 $354,411
2022 $2,209,795 $2,161,084 $13,531,997 $48,711
2021 $2,213,455 $1,993,196 $13,394,743 $220,259
2020 $1,441,980 $1,484,221 $13,123,948 $-42,241
2019 $1,767,697 $1,860,436 $13,165,290 $-92,739
2018 $1,862,082 $1,818,815 $13,252,411 $43,267
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