THE YERBA BUENA GARDENS CONSERVANCY

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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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SUBHAJEET SEVE GHOSE

Phone

4156513684

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE YERBA BUENA GARDENS CONSERVANCY, founded in 2016, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $10.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $11.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE ARTS, CULTURE, RECREATION, AND NATURE IN BEAUTIFUL, ACCESSIBLE, WELCOMING SPACES FOR EVERYONE THROUGH STEWARDSHIP AND COLLABORATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $10,463,898 Revenue: $2,115,757

YERBA BUENA GARDENS CONSERVANCY (THE "CONSERVANCY") IS A CIVIC NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO PROGRAM, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, AND IMPROVE THE PUBLICLY-OWNED THREE CITY BLOCKS OF YERBA BUENA...

YERBA BUENA GARDENS CONSERVANCY (THE "CONSERVANCY") IS A CIVIC NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO PROGRAM, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, AND IMPROVE THE PUBLICLY-OWNED THREE CITY BLOCKS OF YERBA BUENA GARDENS ON BEHALF OF THE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO. LOCATED IN CENTRAL SAN FRANCISCO, THE YERBA BUENA GARDENS ARE A TREASURED CULTURAL ASSET VISITED BY OVER 5 MILLION PEOPLE ANNUALLY.CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO'S VISION, THE YERBA BUENA GARDENS IS A SELF-FINANCING ENTITY, WHERE SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENTS AND RETAIL LEASES FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ITS PUBLIC PARK AND CULTURAL FACILITIES. DONATIONS TO THE CONSERVANCY KEEP THE PARK SAFE, CLEAN, AND WELCOMING FOR ALL TO ENJOY AND SUPPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,647,313

Program Service Revenue $2,115,757

Investment Income $160,410

Other Revenue $136,599

TOTAL REVENUE $10,060,079

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,220,009

Salaries & Benefits $2,327,350

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $10,463,898

Other Expenses $6,826,932

TOTAL EXPENSES $11,374,291

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$10,060,079	$11,832,008	-0.1%
Expenses	$11,374,291	$10,769,669	+0.1%
Net Income	$-1,314,212	$1,062,339	-2.2%

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

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

$246,944

Total Directors

Key Employees

$171,994

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KEN BUKOWSKI	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL TANG	VICE CHAIR (THROUGH 10/2024)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAWRENCE LI	SECRETARY/VICE CHAIR (START 10/2024)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID MCKENZIE	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH DENNIS-PHILLIPS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN ELBERLING	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE FAUST	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA LUCERO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDRICO PENICK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAQUEL REDONDIEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RALPH REMINGTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JORGE RIVAS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GAYLE ROMASANTA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT ROWITZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VICTOR VAZQUEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SEVE GHOSE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$207,611	$39,333	$246,944
BRIANA MAUGHAN	GENERAL MANAGER, YB GARDENS	40.00	Key Emp	$156,733	$15,261	$171,994
ANDREW GILLESPIE	CHIEF ENGINEER	40.00	Highest	$172,356	$61,549	$233,905
LEOPOLDO DIAZ	STATIONARY ENGINEER	40.00	Highest	$134,914	$58,853	$193,767
ANTONIO MELLADO	STATIONARY ENGINEER	40.00	Highest	$133,080	$58,040	$191,120
ANGELO FERRERAS	CAPITAL PROGRAM MANAGER	40.00	Highest	$130,440	$19,414	$149,854
ANTHONY PELLEGRINI	CAPITAL AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$110,761	$25,400	$136,161

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	$10,060,079	$11,374,291	$140,726,584	$-1,314,212
2024	$11,832,008	$10,769,669	$145,845,657	$1,062,339
2023	$11,944,533	$9,827,058	$149,539,288	$2,117,475
2022	$7,831,041	$6,828,291	$149,949,782	$1,002,750
2021	$7,425,550	$9,446,442	$153,256,761	$-2,020,892
2020	$20,004,611	$10,275,251	$159,136,622	$9,729,360