ROBERT W MONK GARDENS INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SUSAN LANG

Phone

7152616309

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ROBERT W MONK GARDENS INC, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 212% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.2M, a strong 68% operating margin.

Mission

PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF THE AESTHETIC, ECONOMIC, AND ECOLOGICAL ROLE OF PLANTS, BOTH IN GARDENS AND IN MORE NATURAL SETTINGS. SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM OF THE UW STEVENS POINT AT MARATHON COUNTY AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $714,435

A 29+ ACRE SITE WITHIN THE CITY OF WAUSAU IS BEING DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED AS A PUBLIC GARDEN. CURRENTLY THE SITE IS ACCESSIBLE WITHOUT CHARGE AND THERE IS NO FORMAL MONITORING OF USAGE, ANECDOTAL REPORTS SUGGEST INCREASING NUMBERS OF VISITORS OVER TIME. EVENTS HELD AT THE SITE ARE EXPERIENCING INCREASING LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION, EFFORTS TO DEVELOP THE SITE ARE PROGRESSING AND INCLUDE A WILDFLOWER WOODS, MEDITATION GARDEN, ACCESSIBLE TREEHOUSE, MEMORIAL GARDEN, AND KITCHEN GARDEN. PLANNING FOR ADDITIONAL DEVLOPMENT IS ALSO UNDERWAY.

Program 2

Expenses: $48,797

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED DURING 2023 INCLUDED: GARDEN WORKSHOPS, ONSITE FIELD TRIPS AND CLASSES FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN, TOURS TO THE PUBLIC, SUMMER CAMP AND SCHOOL BREAK PROGRAMS FOR...

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED DURING 2023 INCLUDED: GARDEN WORKSHOPS, ONSITE FIELD TRIPS AND CLASSES FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN, TOURS TO THE PUBLIC, SUMMER CAMP AND SCHOOL BREAK PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY-AGED CHILDREN, OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION EVENTS FOR ALL AGES, AND OUTDOOR THEATER PERFORMANCE FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE ALSO CONDUCTED A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS, UWSP-WAUSAU, AND UW- EXTENSION. WE OFFER LANDSCAPE CONSULTING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AT COMMUNITY MEMBERS' HOMES. WE ALSO PROVIDE A NATURE-BASED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR 3-5 YEAR OLDS.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,931,985

Program Service Revenue $254,149

Investment Income $1,854

Other Revenue $38,847

TOTAL REVENUE $3,226,835

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $543,554

Fundraising Expenses $145,612

Program Expenses $763,232

Other Expenses $491,129

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,034,683

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,226,835	$1,033,366	+2.1%
Expenses	$1,034,683	$865,246	+0.2%
Net Income	$2,192,152	$168,120	+12.0%

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

215

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

$78,636

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DARCIE HOWARD	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$78,636	$0	$78,636
VICKIE RICHMOND-HAWKINS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHEILA ROSSMILLER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL WHITAKER	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN LANG	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JON PLISCH	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMMY STEZENSKI	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN LUCAS	VICE PRESIDE	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL DAVID	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK MUNSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JODY MAIER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HOLLY KOEPPEL	DIRECTOR	2.00	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	$3,226,835	$1,034,683	$5,300,948	$2,192,152
2023	$2,481,735	$1,034,683	$4,555,848	$1,447,052
2022	$1,033,366	$865,246	$2,977,330	$168,120
2021	$658,142	$661,812	$2,787,977	$-3,670
2020	$351,421	$374,020	$2,760,791	$-22,599
2019	$274,515	$307,903	$2,701,614	$-33,388
2018	$288,934	$271,187	$2,735,379	$17,747