EIN 94-2817267

Shinzen Friendship Garden

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Shin Zen Friendship Garden assists the city of Fresno in improving and developing the Friendship Gardens in Woodward Park for the enjoyment of the general public. They maintain a 5.5-acre North American Japanese garden, hold an annual Toro Nagashi spiritual ceremony, host an annual memorial ceremony for the bombing of Hiroshima, provide Japanese cultural education programs for youth, and offer community volunteer opportunities for youth and adults.
Total revenues
$273,313
2023
Total expenses
$239,221
2023
Total assets
$494,673
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Shinzen Friendship Garden

-Maintenance of a 5.5 acre North American Japanese garden.-Annual Toro Nagashi spiritual ceremony, annual memorial ceremony for the bombing of Hiroshima, Japanese cultural education programs for youth, community volunteer opportunities for youth and adults. -Conducted education programs on the proper maintenance and care for garden plants, trees, shurbs, flowers and Koi fish. -Provided 27 docent led tours to schools and community groups for 750 people.

Who funds Shinzen Friendship Garden

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Bertha and John Garabedian CharitableSupport Clark Bonzai$1,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$5

Personnel at Shinzen Friendship Garden

NameTitleCompensation
Casey LamonskiExecutive Director$80,000
Brian TsukimuraBoard President$0
Cheri YauTreasurer and Secretary$0
Ron YamabeImmediate Past President$0
Ronald YamabeBoard President$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Shinzen Friendship Garden

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$173,659
Program services$87,605
Investment income and dividends$7,079
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$4,927
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$43
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$273,313

Form 990s for Shinzen Friendship Garden

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-15990View PDF
2022-122023-06-20990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990EZView PDF
2019-122021-06-01990EZView PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 8, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Bertha and John Garabedian Charitable
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Horticultural organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironmentReligion
Characteristics
ReligiousBuddhistPartially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
323 W Cromwell 101
Fresno, CA 93711
Metro area
Fresno, CA
County
Fresno County, CA
Website URL
shinzenjapanesegarden.org 
Phone
(559) 478-4848
IRS details
EIN
94-2817267
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
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
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