2024-06-21T15:47:31-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 731648558 MEERKERK RHODODENDRON GARDENS MEER 3606781912 PO BOX 154 GREENBANK WA 98253 Ellen Alexander Treasurer 3606781912 2024-06-21 Ellen Alexander 999009999 1 1 11 1 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Re McClung 495 Race Road Coupeville WA 98239 644037 0 X www.meerkerkgardens.org X 2002 WA Enriching and inspiring visitors of all ages through the experience of a peaceful woodland garden showcasing rhododendrons. 12 12 7 33 0 0 277012 396909 0 91771 21811 23432 259571 42177 558394 554289 0 17967 0 0 203469 234333 5171 0 54481 124557 148126 333197 400426 225197 153863 1346905 1581721 21610 14903 1325295 1566818 X Meerkerk Gardens is a 10 acre botanical garden featuring a world class collection of hybrid and species rhododendrons, surrounded by 43 acres of native forest preserve. Our gardens, nursery, educational and cultural programs draw visitors of all ages and backgrounds. 1 0 273835 61937 The 53 acre property is open to the public seven days a week year round. The gardens, grounds and trails are maintained at a high level of grooming and in 2023 drew about 12,000 paid visitors. Meerkerk's specialty is species and hybrid rhododendrons, along with an extensive display of companion plants, specimen trees, perennials, and native woodland plants. We offer education opportunities for the public on rhododendrons, gardening, native plants, botany, and the natural environment through school programs for youth, family-oriented activities, workshops and classes for adults, and tours for visitors of all ages and abilities. 17967 17967 29834 Meerkerk Gardens promotes the use of native plants and rhododendrons through our gardens; our nursery, which offers a wide range of these plants for sale, including hard to find specimens that we propagate from our own collection; and the Washington State State Flower (native rhododendron) license plate program. In addition, in 2023 we bestowed five grants for the total amount of $17,967 for the planting and maintenance of native plants to five Washington organizations. 0 0 0 291802 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X X Jeanne Celeste 3606781912 3531 Meerkerk Lane PO BOX 154 Greenbank WA 98236 X DOUGLAS BISHOP TREASURER 7 X X 0 0 0 JOHN BACHERT BOARD MEMBER 10 X 0 0 0 RE McCLUNG PRESIDENT 40 X X 0 0 0 PAT SASSON SECRETARY 12 X X 0 0 0 ANN HOLMBERG BOARD MEMBER 25 X 0 0 0 BARBARA MOORE BOARD MEMBER 10 0 X 0 0 0 Don Kohlenberger Vice President 7 0 X X 0 0 0 June Davis Board Member 2.5 0 X 0 0 0 Ellen Alexander Board Member 12 0 X 0 0 0 Margot Bottolfson Board Member 6 0 X 0 0 0 Maria Cablao Board Member 9 0 X 0 0 0 Barbara Faville Board Member 5 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 396909 4311 396909 Botanical Garden 712130 61937 61937 0 0 State Flower and Native Plant Support 813312 29834 29834 0 0 0 0 0 0 91771 32146 32146 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32721 10000 51435 0 -18714 10000 -8714 -8714 0 0 39489 0 22382 17107 0 17107 0 0 0 0 0 0 41001 15931 25070 25070 0 0 0 554289 140273 0 17107 17967 17967 211619 155281 15328 41010 22714 16667 1645 4402 325 325 16707 16707 2817 2817 12845 12845 6084 1364 3619 1101 3504 1052 2452 16998 9614 7384 761 761 27334 23461 3873 18933 18057 876 Repairs and Maintenance 27402 27402 0 Garden Supplies 7136 7136 0 Donor Development 5516 0 0 5516 Volunteer Recognition 1247 1247 0 0 517 517 400426 291802 54143 54481 116109 142943 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11843 13449 4110 4989 788209 376633 329107 411576 885736 1008764 1346905 1581721 21610 14903 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21610 14903 X 0 0 0 0 1325295 1566818 1325295 1566818 1346905 1581721 X 153863 77660 0 0 0 10000 X 0 0 0 X 139097 207906 354568 277012 396909 1375492 40260 24783 180688 294730 172261 712722 0 0 0 0 0 0 179357 232689 535256 571742 569170 2088214 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2088214 15667 15631 17953 21811 32146 103208 0 0 15667 15631 17953 21811 32146 103208 0 0 0 0 195024 248320 553209 593553 601316 2191422 0.95290 0.94982 0.04710 0.05018 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 887840 311030 98519 17967 198224 2547 1078651 537897 487743 -52535 0 84236 1029 887840 451415 42202 69392 0 22512 2600 537897 437692 5721 36916 0 26655 2259 451415 352871 53342 51472 0 19305 688 437692 0.42 0.58 0 0 0 95960 0 95960 274802 0 245328 29474 195982 0 73983 121999 103069 0 57037 46032 118396 0 285 118111 411576 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The permanent endowment funds are for the purpose of providing a long term revenue stream to support Meerkerk Gardens operations. The Board designated funds are earmarked for specific capital improvement projects and for providing grants to support native plants, in separate accounts that are segregated for these respective purposes. Gala 71946 62907 9039 0 0 1538 4710 300 3168 Mother's Day 7404 0 7404 0 0 0 0 0 1755 6 23046 0 23046 0 0 0 0 0 10911 102396 62907 39489 0 0 1538 4710 300 15834 22382 17107 Form 990, Part III, Line 2 In 2023, we awarded grants to five Washington State programs that support native plants. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b The organization's policies require written documentation of all committees, including committees both with and without authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 was compiled by the Organization's Treasurer. Prior to filing, it was submitted for review to the organization's Executive Director/Board President and Bookkeeper. Their changes and comments were incorporated by the Treasurer into the final Form 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The written Conflict of Interest policy is reviewed and discussed at the first Board meeting of each calendar year and also at new Board member orientations. Each Board member must sign the policy annually. The chair of the Governance Committee is responsible for monitoring and tracking compliance. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization does not disclose its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements other than as set forth in the response to VI(C)(18). Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Gain on sale of surplus tractor.