TO PRACTICE EXEMPLARY STEWARDSHIP OF THE GARDENS, OFFERING PEOPLE AN EXPERIENCE CLOSE TO NATURE, CULTIVATING UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL WORLD AND PEOPLE'S PLACE IN IT THROUGH INSPIRATION, EDUCATION AND EXAMPLE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.7M
+4.5% YoY
Revenue
$16.9M
-3.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$309K
+59.9% YoY
Expenses
$16.7M
+9.8% YoY
About Descanso Gardens Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Descanso Gardens Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $309K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,652,667 | $25,501,809 | $20,705,100 |
| Revenue | $16,854,161 | $17,462,988 | $16,704,728 |
| Expenses | $16,663,490 | $15,171,771 | $13,160,520 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $309,000 | $193,298 | $216,442 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIANN ROOKE | (EX OFFICIO) CEO | 40 | $283,343 |
| BRAD SCHWARTZ | CHAIR | 10 | — |
| SANDRA MAYS | VICE CHAIR | 10 | — |
| LOVELL HOLDER | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| MARIE QUEEN | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| MILENE APANIAN | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| ARA ASLANIAN | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| DR DIMPLE BHASIN | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| DIANE BINNEY | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| DARCY COLEMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| JOHN DANGONA | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| CHRISTY HOBART | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| LAURA FUREY | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| LOLA JAMES KELLY | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| BEN LOGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| ANN MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| BLYTHE HAAGA PARKER | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| PATSY PINNEY | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| JAMES LEVIN | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| STEVEN ROSEN MD | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| DONALD VOSS | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| LINDA SEGAL | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| KARL SWAIDAN | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| HOPE TSCHOPIK SCHNEIDER | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| WENDY LEES | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| IAN MCCARTHY | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| CLARISSA WEIRICK | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| JACOB TUJIAN | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| SOMER SHERWOOD-WHITE | CAO | 40 | $165,574 |
| EMI YOSHIMURA | COAO | 40 | $142,484 |
| DAVID BARE DIRECTOR OF | HORTICULTURE AND GARDEN OPERATIONS | 40 | $114,615 |
| JENNIFER ERRICO | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $100,227 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Descanso Gardens Foundation?
Descanso Gardens Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA. It holds $26.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Descanso Gardens Foundation?
As of 2024, Descanso Gardens Foundation holds $26.7M in total assets with $16.9M in annual revenue.
Where does Descanso Gardens Foundation operate?
Descanso Gardens Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Descanso Gardens Foundation's EIN?
Descanso Gardens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2511202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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