MEERKERK RHODODENDRON GARDENS

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Re McClung

Phone

3606781912

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MEERKERK RHODODENDRON GARDENS, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $655K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $271K, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

Meerkerk Gardens is a 10 acre botanical garden featuring a world class collection of hybrid and species rhododendrons, surrounded by 43 acres of native forest preserve. Our gardens, nursery, educational and cultural programs draw visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $285,990 Revenue: $110,374

The 53 acre property is open to the public seven days a week year round. The gardens, grounds and trails are maintained at a high level of grooming and in 2024 drew about 10,500 paid visitors...

The 53 acre property is open to the public seven days a week year round. The gardens, grounds and trails are maintained at a high level of grooming and in 2024 drew about 10,500 paid visitors. Meerkerk's specialty is species and hybrid rhododendrons, along with an extensive display of companion plants, specimen trees, perennials, and native woodland plants. We offer education opportunities for the public on rhododendrons, gardening, native plants, botany, and the natural environment through school programs for youth, family-oriented activities, workshops and classes for adults, and tours for visitors of all ages and abilities.

Program 2

Expenses: $0 Revenue: $30,471

Meerkerk Gardens promotes the use of native plants and rhododendrons through our gardens; our nursery, which offers a wide range of these plants for sale, including hard to find specimens that we...

Meerkerk Gardens promotes the use of native plants and rhododendrons through our gardens; our nursery, which offers a wide range of these plants for sale, including hard to find specimens that we propagate from our own collection; the Washington State State Flower (native rhododendron) license plate program; and a grant program.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $424,475

Program Service Revenue $140,845

Investment Income $46,532

Other Revenue $43,523

TOTAL REVENUE $655,375

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $222,729

Fundraising Expenses $63,488

Program Expenses $285,990

Other Expenses $162,008

TOTAL EXPENSES $384,737

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$655,375	$554,289	+0.2%
Expenses	$384,737	$400,426	0.0%
Net Income	$270,638	$153,863	+0.8%

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

Independent Members

Employees

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 BACHERT	BOARD MEMBER	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
RE McCLUNG	PRESIDENT	40	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Don Kohlenberger	Vice President	5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
June Davis	Board Member	5.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ellen Alexander	Treasurer	14	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Margot Bottolfson	Secretary	8	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Maria Cablao	Board Member	17	Director	$0	$0	$0
Barbara Faville	Board Member	3	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$655,375	$384,737	$1,966,108	$270,638
2023	$554,289	$400,426	$1,581,721	$153,863
2022	$558,394	$333,197	$1,346,905	$225,197
2021	$553,208	$291,555	$1,196,052	$261,653
2020	$248,321	$240,109	$893,935	$8,212