Golden State Bonsai Federation
Gsbf was formed to raise public awareness and educate the public about the art of bonsai.
Golden State Bonsai Federation at a glance
In short: Golden State Bonsai Federation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $30,000
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $715,393
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Golden State Bonsai Federation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Huntington Library ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington Library San Marino, CA | Funds to Support Bonsai Garden | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $715,393 | $389,750 | $358,694 | $30,000 | 1 | $45 |
| 2023 | $826,278 | $399,010 | $245,100 | — | — | $34 |
| 2022 | $664,651 | $460,574 | $254,071 | $2,500 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $442,080 | $148,488 | $133,891 | — | — | $14 |
| 2020 | $429,236 | $220,297 | $233,268 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Golden State Bonsai Federation
Based on IRS filings
Golden State Bonsai Federation is a public charity, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $715K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $45.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Golden State Bonsai Federation is led by Michael M. Roberts, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael M. Roberts
President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doreen Newman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Manning
Hungtington Bonsai Garden
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Damon Dubois
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Grassmidt
Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hilvers
Clark Bonsai Collection
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Juniel
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susanne Muller
Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Gordon Deeg (2020–2023) — Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt
- Former: Ellen Keneshea (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: James M. Rendina (2022) — President
- Former: Bob Hale (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Bob Hilvers (2020–2021) — Cbc Director
- Former: Cary Valentine (2020–2021) — Corr Secretary
- Former: David Soho (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Doyle Saito (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Fred Miyahara (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Gareth Shepherd (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: George Haas (2020–2021) — Golden Stmts Editor
- Former: Jason Chan (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kathy Shaner (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kirk Demarest (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Louis Camerota (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mario Rendina (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Rich Guillen (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Scott Chad (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Steve Valentine (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Ronan (2020–2021) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Tory Obrien (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Charles Hart (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Golden State Bonsai Federation
How much does Golden State Bonsai Federation give each year?
Golden State Bonsai Federation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Golden State Bonsai Federation?
Golden State Bonsai Federation reported $715K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $390K.
Where does Golden State Bonsai Federation operate?
Golden State Bonsai Federation has awarded grants in California.
What is Golden State Bonsai Federation's EIN?
Golden State Bonsai Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3447952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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