To protect Californias native plants and their natural habitats, today and into the future, through science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.5M
+2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$38K
+15.1% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+15.1% YoY
About California Native Plant Society
Based on IRS filings
California Native Plant Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $231K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,475,051 | $15,167,683 | $13,959,792 |
| Revenue | $7,488,387 | $9,920,277 | $6,631,755 |
| Expenses | $8,302,910 | $8,325,124 | $5,764,121 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $230,524 | $183,768 | $46,794 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from California Native Plant Society
Bristlecone Chapter - Mary DeDecker Botanical Grant Program
California Native Plant Society
Amount
Up to US $1,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Chapter Scholarships
California Native Plant Society
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CNPS Education Grants
California Native Plant Society
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friends of Edgewood Preserve ($13,000), UC Davis ($10,600), PVP Land Conservancy ($9,009).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Earth and Water Gardena, CA | Habitat restoration | $5,500 |
| Friends of Edgewood Preserve Redwood City, CA | General support | $13,000 |
| PVP Land Conservancy Rolling Hills, CA | Conservation | $9,009 |
| UC Davis Davis, CA | Enviornmental policy & Native Plant | $10,600 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Wimberley | Sr Operations Dir | 51 | $188,841 |
| Liv R O'Keeffe | Dir Public Affairs | 56 | $182,518 |
| Kathy Jun Bando | Executive Dir. | 50 | $157,256 |
| Julie Evens | Vegetation Prg Dir | 44 | $126,248 |
| Christine Pieper | Development Dir | 42 | $125,898 |
| Aaron E Sims | Dir Rare Plants | 44 | $112,646 |
| Vince Scheidt | Vice President | 4 | — |
| Vivian Neou | President | 4 | — |
| Larry Levine | Director | 4 | — |
| Steve Schoenig | Treasurer | 4 | — |
| April Owens | Secretary | 4 | — |
| Carol Witham | Director | 4 | — |
| Lucy Ferneyhough | Director | 4 | — |
| Leslie Warren | Director | 4 | — |
| Alice Centelow | Director | 4 | — |
| Robin Mitchell | Director | 4 | — |
| Cathy Capone | Director | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Native Plant Society?
California Native Plant Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. It holds $15.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is California Native Plant Society?
As of 2024, California Native Plant Society holds $15.5M in total assets with $7.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $38K in 2024.
Where does California Native Plant Society operate?
California Native Plant Society has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does California Native Plant Society award?
In 2024, California Native Plant Society awarded 4 grants totaling $38K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is California Native Plant Society's EIN?
California Native Plant Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6116403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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