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EIN 94-3041320

The Friends of Lakewold

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
17
City
Lakewood
State
Washington
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C41: Botanical Gardens, Arboreta, and Botanical Organizations
Description
The Friends of Lakewold provide intentional encounters with nature, offering tours and events at a historic Georgian-style mansion in Lakewood, WA.
Related structure
The Friends of Lakewold is a subordinate organization under Greater Tacoma Community Foundation (GTCF).
Total revenues
$1,156,436
2023
Total expenses
$1,262,806
2023
Total assets
$2,388,112
2023
Num. employees
17
2023

Program areas at The Friends of Lakewold

The organization serves The public with a varied and expanding offer of arts programming, tours, rentals, events, festivals, and educational activities. Over 11,000 people annually experience The organization's grounds and offerings through The 10-acre historic garden estate. The organization's deep discovery youth program and adult horticulture programs serve an additional 1,200 people. Deep discovery is supported by The russell family foundation and allows students in The clover park school district to experience field trips and an educational experience at Lakewold gardens. The program has been implemented into The science curriculum of The clover park school district.

Who funds The Friends of Lakewold

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation (GTCF)Operating Support$578,440
M J Murdock Charitable TrustLakewold Gardens Curator of Music and Art$55,000
ArtsFundGeneral Support$5,900
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at The Friends of Lakewold

NameTitleCompensation
Susan WarnerExecutive Director$66,604
Phyllis GriggsSecretary$0
Carla PelsterHonorary Chair$0
Dwight WilliamsBoard Chair$0
Phillip EngPast Treasurer$0
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for The Friends of Lakewold

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,023,895
Program services$94,103
Investment income and dividends$81,039
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-19,316
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-41,784
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$10,199
Miscellaneous revenues$8,300
Total revenues$1,156,436

Form 990s for The Friends of Lakewold

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122024-06-17990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-10-21990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,900 from ArtsFund
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from Meadowdale Foundation
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $578,440 from Greater Tacoma Community Foundation (GTCF)
December 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Horticultural organizationsMuseumsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 39780
Lakewood, WA 98496
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
County
Pierce County, WA
Phone
(253) 584-4106
Facebook page
lakewoldgardens 
IRS details
EIN
94-3041320
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
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
Subordinate organization
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