2025-10-10T19:01:23-05:00 2024-06-30 953001179 WINDES INC PO BOX 87 LONG BEACH CA 908010087 990 2023-07-01 956062220 SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN FOUNDATION INC SOUT 3105441948 26300 CRENSHAW BLVD PALOS VERDES PENINSULA CA 90274 ADRIENNE LAO NAKASHIMA CEO 3105441948 2025-09-11 1 1 ELEANOR A LIVINGSTON CPA MST P00226461 5624351191 2025-09-11 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ADRIENNE LAO NAKASHIMA 26300 CRENSHAW BLVD PALOS VERDES PENINSULA CA 90274 6543864 0 X HTTPS://SOUTHCOASTBOTANICGARDEN.ORG X 1961 CA THE MISSION OF SCBG IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A UNIQUE HORTICULTURAL AND WILDLIFE HABITAT EXPERIENCE, AND TO REPRESENT A MODEL OF EXCELLENCE FOR LAND RECLAMATION AND SUSTAINABILITY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, PROGRAMS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. 16 16 109 464 82521 0 5821999 2788325 2011695 2362840 -65407 226463 98388 866811 7866675 6244439 0 0 0 0 4133831 3320437 0 0 368094 1882161 3462618 6015992 6783055 1850683 -538616 12081104 11638803 1100241 1045400 10980863 10593403 X SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN WILL CONNECT ALL TO THE WONDERS OF NATURE AND CREATE EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY. 0 0 998754 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTSIN ADDITION TO PROGRAMMATIC OFFERINGS, THE GARDEN HAS BEEN WORKING TO ENHANCE THE GUEST EXPERIENCE WITH PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THIS YEAR THE TEAM INSTALLED TWO NEW PAVED PATHWAYS THAT INCREASE THE ACCESSIBILITY TO OUR INTERIOR GARDEN SPACES, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE USING WALKERS AND WHEELCHAIRS. THIS ALLOWS FOR TRULY IMMERSIVE NATURE EXPERIENCES FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY. THE PLANNING AND PRECONSTRUCTION FOR A NEW 3.5 ACRE CHILDREN AND FAMILY GARDEN HAS ALSO COMMENCED. THE NEW SPACE WILL HELP CHILDREN GAIN ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AND BUILD A LOVE OF NATURE THAT WILL STRENGTHEN FUTURE ADVOCACY FOR NATURE SPACES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION. SEVERAL COMPONENTS WERE BUILT OFFSITE WITH THE ANTICIPATION OF ONSITE CONSTRUCTION FORTHCOMING. THESE COMPONENTS INCLUDED A BLOOMING BRIDGE THAT SPANS 30 FEET AND WILL BE PLANTED WITH FLOWERS, A FOSSIL DIG PIT THAT HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL FOSSIL GEOLOGY, AND A WATER TABLE THAT INVITES GUESTS TO INTERACT WITH OUR TRICKLING WATERFALL. 349857 HORTICULTUREHORTICULTURE IS AT THE CORE OF SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN'S PROGRAMS, WITH A TEAM OF EXPERTS THAT TEND TO SPECIALTY GARDENS AND PLANT COLLECTIONS 7 DAYS PER WEEK. THE GROWING HORTICULTURE COLLECTION PROVIDES HABITAT FOR A VARIETY OF ANIMALS (BIRDS, INSECTS, MAMMALS, A TURTLE AND EVEN FISH) WHILE ALSO CREATING GREEN SPACE THAT HAS EARTH-COOLING AND WATER CONSERVATION BENEFITS FOR THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT. FORMAL GARDENS ARE TENDED WITH CARE TO CURATE A PROFESSIONAL DISPLAY OF SPECIALTY PLANTS LIKE ROSES, STAGHORN FERNS, CACTI SUCCULENTS, AND NATIVE VARIETIES. THE PLANTS PROVIDE RESPITE FOR OUR VISITORS FROM THEIR BUSY LIVES AND A SPACE TO ENJOY THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF NATURE SUCH AS REDUCED BLOOD PRESSURE, EASED ANXIETY, AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE. 214332 1796831 ENGAGEMENTWELCOMED 385,000 VISITORS TO ENJOY OUR 87-ACRE BOTANIC GARDEN, WITH MILES OF NATURE TRAILS AND FORMAL PLANT DISPLAYS AND ENGAGING PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITIONS. SPECIAL PROGRAMS INCLUDED TROLLS: SAVE THE HUMANS, BLOOM, SOAR TROPICAL BUTTERFLIES, ASTRA LUMINA, WASHED ASHORE, SUNSET SERIES, HIDE AND SEEK AND LUNAR NEW YEAR. WORKSHOP EXPERIENCES DEEPENED COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AS GUESTS PREPARED HOLIDAY WREATHS, PAINTED UPCYCLED HUMMINGBIRD FEEDERS, AND LEARNED TO MAKE BEADS FROM MAGAZINES. ROUGHLY 12,000 INDIVIDUALS WERE ADMITTED FREE-OF-CHARGE THROUGH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MAKE THE GARDEN FINANCIALLY ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL. 3704307 566009 THE BALANCE OF TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES AND REVENUES SUPPORTED THE GARDEN IN FULFILLING ITS MISSION TO CONNECT ALL TO THE WONDERS OF NATURE. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDED MARKETING AND OUTREACH TO DRIVE VISITATION, DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA STORYTELLING, AND MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS THAT DEEPENED PUBLIC CONNECTION TO NATURE THROUGH EXPERT-LED EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS. OPERATIONAL WORK INCLUDED FACILITY MAINTENANCE (E.G., KOI POND CARE, VEHICLE UPKEEP, CUSTODIAL SERVICES), GUEST SAFETY AND LOGISTICS THROUGH THE RANGERS PROGRAM, SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING, AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES TO ENHANCE GUEST EXPERIENCE. ADDITIONAL EFFORTS INCLUDED MANAGEMENT OF TICKETING AND MEMBERSHIP SYSTEMS TO OPTIMIZE YEAR-ROUND ATTENDANCE, PRIVATE EVENT VENUE OPERATIONS, VISITOR SERVICES, LONG-TERM VISION PLANNING FOR FUTURE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY AND EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM. 3704307 566009 5267250 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 34 0 1 109 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X THE ORGANIZATION 3105441948 26300 CRENSHAW BLVD PALOS VERDES PENINSULA CA 90274 MIKE MOLINA CHAIRPERSON 4.00 X X 0 0 0 MARK WARONEK VICE CHAIR AT LARGE 4.00 X X 0 0 0 TYLER POLSON VICE CHAIR - FINANCE 4.00 X X 0 0 0 ARYAN PAPOLI VICE CHAIR - SECRETARY 4.00 X X 0 0 0 KIMBERLY FRIESL TRUSTEE 4.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY KELLOGG JOHNSON TRUSTEE 4.00 X 0 0 0 MARILYN LONG TRUSTEE 4.00 X 0 0 0 LYNN LORD TRUSTEE 4.00 X 0 0 0 MELANIE MACLEAN TRUSTEE 4.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN MELIDEO TRUSTEE 4.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN OU TRUSTEE 4.00 X 0 0 0 KEN PICKAR TRUSTEE 4.00 X 0 0 0 JIM SCHARFFENBERGER TRUSTEE 4.00 X 0 0 0 MARCIA SCHOETTLE TRUSTEE 4.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN SEALY TRUSTEE 4.00 X 0 0 0 LAUREL WOODLEY TRUSTEE 4.00 X 0 0 0 ADRIENNE NAKASHIMA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 80.00 X 228176 0 38365 DANIELLE BROWN CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.00 X 196656 0 32887 MARYLYNN MACK CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00 X 182200 0 19201 607032 0 90453 3 0 1 0 POETIC KINETICS INC 12060 WOODLAKE RD ELBERT CO 80106 DESIGN WORK 200000 LOZA CONCRETE INC 2055 E 130TH ST COMPTON CA 90222 PAVING SERVICES 163695 DAWSON & ASSOCIATES INC 16027 VENTURA BLVD STE 501 ENCINO CA 91436 ACCOUNTING 156640 DIDIER DESIGN STUDIO LLC 419 CANYON AVENUE SUITE 224 FORT COLLINS CO 80521 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 108476 6 X 1477188 1311137 236602 2788325 EDUCATION 900099 1796831 1796831 SPECIAL PROGRAMS 531190 512427 512427 ADMISSIONS 900099 53582 53582 2362840 119580 119580 611990 0 611990 611990 611990 255998 149115 106883 106883 106883 393200 150310 242890 82521 160369 OTHER INCOME 900099 11931 11931 11931 6244439 2362840 82521 1010753 X 268728 161237 80618 26873 2510584 2205142 49535 255907 44406 12557 28654 3195 249839 75859 155540 18440 246880 83140 144796 18944 26356 26356 179788 179788 29621 29621 330889 205957 98622 26310 218813 217475 1338 65874 25979 35498 4397 116207 89304 24393 2510 14231 159 12591 1481 70387 13705 55855 827 75875 75875 77918 77918 GARDEN IMPROVEMENTS 998754 998754 EVENT OPERATION 380199 380199 GARDEN OPERATION 349857 349857 EDUCATION 214332 214332 313517 233594 72051 7872 6783055 5267250 1147711 368094 2034461 2293945 2302648 2305596 3782996 2740667 0 43826 23794 23472 106839 84723 1062604 273298 822846 789306 2906221 3289805 101299 67463 12081104 11638803 842145 836986 156797 140951 101299 67463 1100241 1045400 X 2052143 2999994 8928720 7593409 10980863 10593403 12081104 11638803 -538616 151156 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1722704 3745529 6348151 5821999 2788325 20426708 1722704 3745529 6348151 5821999 2788325 20426708 6652060 13774648 158823 103937 67551 79370 731570 1141251 242890 242890 5486 11931 17417 21828266 10596830 0.63100 0.61680 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2022 AMOUNT: $ 5,486. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 11,931. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 8928720 151340 263808 1750459 7593409 6614665 3641297 212516 1539758 8928720 3409963 4888206 -345070 1338434 6614665 2034823 1747673 147303 519836 3409963 1963070 466217 122849 517313 2034823 0.02654 0.10428 0.86918 0 0 542179 56125 486054 288350 136966 151384 232075 80207 151868 789306 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 67463 67463 X 8539272 151156 2097644 75654 2324454 6214818 29621 29621 6244439 8926732 2097644 75654 2173298 6753434 29621 29621 6783055 PART V, LINE 4: INCOME OF THE FUND SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO SCBGF TO THE EXTENT APPROVED BY ITS BOARD, FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AND SUPPORT OF THE MISSION OF SCBGF. PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION HAS RECEIVED TAX-EXEMPT STATUS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND SECTION 23701(D) OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE, RESPECTIVELY. THE FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT BENEFIT OF TAX POSITIONS, SUCH AS FILING STATUS OF TAX-EXEMPT, ONLY AFTER DETERMINING THAT THE RELEVANT TAX AUTHORITY WOULD MORE LIKELY THAN NOT SUSTAIN THE POSITION FOLLOWING AN AUDIT. THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO POTENTIAL INCOME TAX AUDITS ON OPEN TAX YEARS BY ANY TAXING JURISDICTION IN WHICH IT OPERATES. THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA PURPOSES IS GENERALLY THREE AND FOUR YEARS, RESPECTIVELY. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FOOD AND BEVERAGE COST OF GOODS SOLD 75,654. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FOOD AND BEVERAGE COST OF GOODS SOLD 75,654. X X 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 ADRIENNE NAKASHIMA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 227696 0 0 0 480 0 9108 0 29257 0 266541 0 0 0 DANIELLE BROWN CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 191376 0 4800 0 480 0 7463 0 25424 0 229543 0 0 0 MARYLYNN MACK CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 176920 0 4800 0 480 0 5164 0 14037 0 201401 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 6 BONUSES ARE DISCRETIONARY AND CALCULATED BASED ON PRIOR YEAR NET EARNINGS. X 8 99843 MARKET PRICE X 1 16899 DOCUMENTATION FROM DONOR X GARDEN SUPPLIES 3 119860 FMV 0 0 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A DRAFT OF THE TAX RETURN IS CIRCULATED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ON ANY CONFLICTS AS THEY ARISE. EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT THAT AFFIRMS THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED, READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION IS DISCUSSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST DURING NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION. FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2B: THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE ($1,327,926) CONSISTS OF GROSS RECEIPTS OF $1,409,145 LESS REMISSION TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY OF $81,219. FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2C: THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE ($53,582) CONSISTS OF GROSS RECEIPTS OF $61,824 LESS REMISSION TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY OF $8,242. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E FEES AND LICENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 72,970. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 72,051. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 145,021. MEMBERSHIP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 118,922. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 118,922. PRINTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 110,704. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 7,872. TOTAL EXPENSES 118,576. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,652. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,652. LESS: CATERING COST OF GOODS SOLD: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES -75,654. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES -75,654.