EIN 95-1644628

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (SBBG)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
110
Year formed
1926
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden fosters the conservation of California's native plants through our gardens, education, and research, and serves as a role model of sustainable practices.
Total revenues
$7,523,888
2022
Total expenses
$7,680,135
2022
Total assets
$38,190,125
2022
Num. employees
110
2022

Program areas at SBBG

The horticulture program curates, installs, and maintains the Garden's living collection, which encompasses 78 acres of native plants drawn from California's floristic province, as well as historic landmarks and features dating back to 1806. The program ensures guests experience seasonal wildflower displays, ecosystem-themed sections from desert to redwood groves, and gardens that celebrate California's taxonomic diversity, from rare species to iconic fixtures such as the golden poppy. Newer Garden exhibits explore "planting with purpose" themes such as water conservation, attracting wildlife, and home demonstration gardening. Program staff also manage two plant nurseries - one open to the public, and one supporting conservation and the regeneration of the living collection.
The education program at the Garden supports the mission of conserving California's native plants by providing meaningful experiences in nature. The Garden grounds offer a unique outdoor classroom whose diverse collections provide a backdrop for programs. By engaging our community with onsite interpretation of our living collections and a wide variety of public programs on and off site, we facilitate connections to the natural world and foster love for native plants. Transformative youth programs include school tours, summer programs for students ages five to 10, and ongoing opportunities through our 4.5 acre children's Garden, "the backcountry". These programs are designed to align with the California common core state standards, California environmental education initiative & next-generation science standards.
With native plants and habitats at its core, the conservation and research program focuses on solutions to today's complex conservation challenges - from genes to ecosystems. With a team of scientists, technicians, partners, and budding conservation leaders, the program works collaboratively to understand, protect, and restore California's diverse Botanic ecosystems. In response, the team produces essential plant inventories and research, safeguards endangered plant species, and works to restore entire food webs, while securing and maintaining collections that inform and support recovery.
Garden shop: to support Garden education, community programs, exhibits and displays by selling books, maps, Garden publications, educational tools and related products, thereby generating appreciation and knowledge of the plant and natural sciences.

Who funds Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (SBBG)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Kirby-Jones FoundationThe Backcountry Project$500,000
John and Gwen Smart FoundationGeneral Operations$250,000
The Robinson Fdn - AgyTo Continue the Upkeep and Preservation of Indigenious Plants of California.$150,000
...and 66 more grants received totalling $2,426,107

Personnel at SBBG

NameTitleCompensation
Steve Windhager, Ph.D.Executive Director
Keith NevisonDirector of Horticulture and Operations
Diana H. PereiraDirector of Finance
Jaime EschetteDirector of Marketing and Communications$101,279
Melissa G. PatrinoDirector of Development$129,594
...and 25 more key personnel

Financials for SBBG

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,853,748
Program services$2,564,113
Investment income and dividends$368,405
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$127,750
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$278,692
Net income from fundraising events$-16,414
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$318,402
Miscellaneous revenues$29,192
Total revenues$7,523,888

Form 990s for SBBG

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-09-01990View PDF
2020-122021-08-05990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
2018-122020-01-31990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from The Robinson Fdn - Agy
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 27 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from The Kirby-Jones Foundation
January 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Horticultural organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1212 Mission Canyon
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Metro area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
County
Santa Barbara County, CA
Website URL
sbbotanicgarden.org/ 
Phone
(805) 682-4726
Facebook page
sbgarden 
Twitter profile
@sbbg 
IRS details
EIN
95-1644628
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1926
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
006530
FTB Entity ID
0178851
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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