EIN 77-0248682

Friends of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
23
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Friends of SLO Botanical Garden fosters appreciation and understanding of Mediterranean plants through education, propagation, tours, and facilities in San Luis Obispo.
Total revenues
$593,965
2023
Total expenses
$865,576
2023
Total assets
$1,663,283
2023
Num. employees
23
2023

Program areas at Friends of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

Education program services including: website, newsletter, adult lectures, children's education, children's summer camp, docent tours, library, children's cooking demonstrations, plant accessioning and Garden maintenance.
Propagation of drought tolerant plants for public education and purchase

Who funds Friends of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County (SLOCCF)Unrestricted$17,200
Network for GoodUnrestricted$16,968
MustDonation for Various Purposes$10,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Friends of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

NameTitleCompensation
Cheryl WakefieldCo - Executive Director Interim
Dana SundbladDirector of Development
Millie TolaniDirector of Education and Jedi
Ji LiGift Shop Manager
Chenda LorPast Executive Director$100,325
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Friends of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$320,576
Program services$67,703
Investment income and dividends$12,112
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$51,871
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$57,555
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$84,148
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$593,965

Form 990s for Friends of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-08-26990View PDF
2020-122021-09-03990View PDF
2019-122020-08-27990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Shanbrom Family Foundation
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $29,783 from The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County (SLOCCF)
Nonprofit Types
CampsHorticultural organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3450 Dairy Creek Rd
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Metro area
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
County
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Website URL
slobg.org/ 
Phone
(805) 541-1400
IRS details
EIN
77-0248682
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C41: Botanical Gardens, Arboreta, and Botanical Organizations
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
081194
FTB Entity ID
1682028
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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