Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

EIN: 942800886 501(c)(3) Environment

Fort Bragg, CA

Total Revenue
$3,174,858
Total Expenses
$2,301,959
Total Assets
$3,592,083
Net Assets
$3,245,462
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1961
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
7079644352
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, founded in 1961, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $873K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

AS A NONPROFIT BOTANICAL GARDEN, OUR MISSION IS TO ENGAGE AND ENRICH LIVES BY DISPLAYING AND CONSERVING PLANTS IN HARMONY WITH OUR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS AND TO PRESERVE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THECOAST

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,483,570
Program Service Revenue $1,084,990
Investment Income $107,943
Other Revenue $498,355
TOTAL REVENUE $3,174,858

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,549,801
Fundraising Expenses $24,932
Program Expenses $2,081,341
Other Expenses $752,158
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,301,959

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,174,858 $2,217,218 +0.4%
Expenses $2,301,959 $2,099,137 +0.1%
Net Income $872,899 $118,081 +6.4%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
38
Volunteers
N/A

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
5
$101,593
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Molly Barker Executive Director 0.00
Officer
$101,593 $0 $101,593
Liz OHara Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jill Surdzial Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Cimmiyotti Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeanine Nadel Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jean Mann Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Howard Pollack Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa McCormack Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Burkey MCRPD Rep 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Keith Stiver Vice President 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandy Scott Treasurer 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tracy Barrett Secretary 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Gage President 0.00
Officer 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 $3,174,858 $2,301,959 $3,592,083 $872,899
2024 $2,217,218 $2,099,137 $2,763,180 $118,081
2023 $1,740,245 $1,813,579 $2,495,798 $-73,334
2022 $2,191,953 $1,509,365 $2,590,479 $682,588
2021 $1,048,902 $1,237,562 $2,242,565 $-188,660
2020 $1,710,126 $1,449,757 $2,045,780 $260,369
2019 $1,552,195 $1,412,830 $1,801,524 $139,365
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