Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc
The mission of the Santa Ynez Botanic Garden Foundation is to provide a unique, accessible and interactive environment, highlighting plants native to the Santa Ynez River Watershed. The …
Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden
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SYVBGFI is responsible for the ongoing garden maintenance which includes native plantings and restoration of habitat for native species of plants and grasses resulting in an increase of small animals, reptiles and birds. Access to the thru the garden is by walkways of natural crushed rock and gravel which allows for wheelchair access. Several small grants were used to augment the small tools and equipment for maintenance of the garden. SYVBGFI completed several native garden areas in 2021. In addition, the entryway Tile Pillars and Sign were installed clearly marking the entry to the Garden. Local artisans crafted the unique tile pillars and metal sign. A solar powered water feature was added to the Family area of the Garden and …
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Mission
The mission of the Santa Ynez Botanic Garden Foundation is to provide a unique, accessible and interactive environment, highlighting plants native to the Santa Ynez River Watershed. The garden will encourage community collaboration, forster new approaches to environmental education, and culativate an appreciation of the natural world. As a source of inspriration and information, the garden will be a venue for arts and crafts, and a peaceful refuge for visitors of all ages.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 82% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySanta Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Buellton, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 261197733. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $356K in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 261197733. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc is located in Buellton, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc has $356K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $356K in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
SYVBGFI is responsible for the ongoing garden maintenance which includes native plantings and restoration of habitat for native species of plants and grasses resulting in an increase of small animals, reptiles and birds. Access to the thru the garden is by walkways of natural crushed rock and gravel which allows for wheelchair access. Several small grants were used to augment the small tools and equipment for maintenance of the garden. SYVBGFI completed several native garden areas in 2021. In addition, the entryway Tile Pillars and Sign were installed clearly marking the entry to the Garden. Local artisans crafted the unique tile pillars and metal sign. A solar powered water feature... Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $356K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 261197733, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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SANTA YNEZ VALLEY BOTANIC GARDEN FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (13)
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13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 39 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2007
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc
- What is Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc?
- Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Buellton, United States. SYVBGFI is responsible for the ongoing garden maintenance which includes native plantings and restoration of habitat for native species of plants and grasses resulting in an increase of small animals, reptiles and birds. Access to the thru the garden is by walkways of natural crushed rock and gravel which allows for wheelchair access. Several small grants were used to augment the small tools and equipment for maintenance of the garden. SYVBGFI completed several native garden areas in 2021. In addition, the entryway Tile Pillars and Sign were installed clearly marking the entry to the Garden. Local artisans crafted the unique tile pillars and metal sign. A solar powered water feature was added to the Family area of the Garden and additional benches were placed to allow for visitors to linger in the solitude of the Garden. The Wilderness Trail was created on the slopes above the Garden. This trail allows hikers to view the Garden from above the tree canopy and provides views of the Santa Ynez Riverbed and the mountains. The Children's Garden area was completed and provides for multiple activities for the young visitors. With the relaxing of the Covid rules, SYVBGFI was able to return to offering educational workshops to the community. These workshops included Mulch Madness, Recycling, and the encouragement of using drought tolerant plants in home landscaping.
- When was Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc founded?
- Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc?
- Derek Glas serves as President.
- Where is Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Buellton, CA, United States.
- What is Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 261197733.
- What is Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.santaynezvalleybotanicgarden.org