2021-08-10T15:25:25-07:00 2020-12-31 680260103 REGALIA & ASSOCIATES CPAS 103 TOWN COUNTRY DR STE K DANVILLE CA 94526 990 2020-01-01 680310041 Ruth Bancroft Gardens Founded by Ruth Bancroft RUTH 9259449352 1552 Bancroft Road Walnut Creek CA 94598 Michael Rippey President 9259342241 2021-08-10 Michael Rippey 999009999 Douglas W Regalia P00186389 9253140390 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Michael Rippey 1552 Bancroft Road Walnut Creek CA 94598 1933174 false X www.ruthbancroftgarden.org X 1993 CA The mission of the Ruth Bancroft Gardens is to preserve this exceptional example of garden design and to continue to develop its collection of water-conserving plants for the education and enjoyment of the public. 16 16 41 150 0 792896 608088 249920 329287 343 108 494832 624300 1537991 1561783 0 0 648487 844503 0 190930 457947 556396 1106434 1400899 431557 160884 5490912 5549087 477400 374691 5013512 5174396 The Ruth Bancroft Garden is a foremost example of the art of garden design with drought-tolerant plants, and it is known as one of the finest dry gardens in the world. See additional information on Schedule O. false false 1052554 533910 The Garden is open for tours, events and plant sales. There are about 10,000 visitors annually. The Garden offers a two-hour field trip program that meets the California curriculum standards of third grade. The Garden also offers an array of workshops, classes and seminars for the home gardener and horticultural/green industry professional. These programs serve over 1,000 adults and local school children. 1052554 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 19 0 true 41 true false false false false true true false false 0 false false false false false false false X 16 16 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X Robyn Canevascini 9259449352 1552 Bancroft Road Walnut Creek CA 94598 X Michael Rippey President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Earl Ruby Vice President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Susan Hewett Chapman Secretary 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Bernie Rose Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Nina Bancroft Dickerson Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Spencer Dress Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jane Freeman Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gail Giffen Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carol Maerzke Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rich Perona Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Julie Rose Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Ruby Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Turner Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marco Vaticano Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Walker Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Monique Young Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gretchen Bartzen Executive Dir. 24.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 135000 473088 13542 608088 Admissions, member, wkshp 712130 329287 329287 329287 108 108 0 0 0 0 419803 126 419677 0 575888 371265 204623 204623 0 1561783 533910 108 0 0 0 0 0 0 754342 558213 67890 128239 0 29053 21499 2615 4939 61108 45220 5500 10388 0 2888 1790 693 405 24980 15488 5995 3497 0 0 0 150 93 36 21 102351 63458 24564 14329 52733 32694 12656 7383 2752 1706 661 385 0 0 0 0 0 1618 1003 388 227 0 152263 152263 17809 11042 4274 2493 Utilities 41105 25485 9865 5755 Credit card and bank fees 34408 21333 8258 4817 Garden and nursery maintenance 33829 33829 Dues, license, tax, fees 33667 20874 8080 4713 55843 46564 5940 3339 1400899 1052554 157415 190930 86960 218388 43860 30828 0 251120 168027 0 0 0 34283 71440 0 5751851 691447 5074689 5060404 0 0 0 0 0 5490912 5549087 138600 87866 333800 281825 5000 5000 477400 374691 X 4959901 5136343 53611 38053 5013512 5174396 5490912 5549087 160884 X false false false X 1035702 1230596 2971617 792896 608088 6638899 0 0 1035702 1230596 2971617 792896 608088 6638899 1715554 4923345 1654 2640 1813 343 108 6558 0 0 6645457 1102722 0.74090 0.78480 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 100 100 5158200 399309 4758891 169870 60118 109752 77131 58911 18220 346550 173109 173441 5060404 X X X X X X false Annual Gala 419803 419803 126 419803 419803 126 126 419677 Mary Walker Board Member 17457 Digital Marketing false Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et Directors Julie Rose and Bernie Rose are married.Directors Gretchen Bartzen and Mike Rippey are in a partnership.Directors Earl Ruby and Susan Ruby are married. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE TAX PROFESSIONAL. THE FORM IS THEN REVIEWED BYTHE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT, AT LEAST ONE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THIS GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS THEN DISCUSSES THE CONTENTS OF THE RETURN WITH THE OUTSIDE TAX PROFESSIONAL. AFTER A FULL REVIEW, THE FINAL VERSION OF THE TAX RETURN IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S VOTING BODY. A REPRESENTATIVE OF MANAGEMENT AUTHORIZES THE FINAL FORM 990 WHICH IS THEN E-FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT LEAST ANNUALLY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE (IN WRITING) POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND ANY RELATED PARTY AFFILIATIONS. LOANS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS FULL TRANSPARENCY ON ALL RELATIONSHIPS. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS (IN FACT OR APPEARANCE) ARE DISCUSSED OPENLY AND RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF ALL HIGH-LEVEL PERSONNEL PERIODICALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS RULES AND REGULATIONS. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO SECURE COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPETITIVENESS AND APPROPRIATENESS OF SALARIES. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE PROCESS IS THOROUGH AND TRANSPARENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES AND THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees COMPENSATION OF OTHER PERSONNEL AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED PERIODICALLY BY MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO SECURE COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPETITIVENESS AND APPROPRIATENESS OF SALARIES AND ALL RELATED BENEFITS. ALL DECISIONS ARE THEN DOCUMENTED IN PERSONNEL FILES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available No documents available to the public. Additional Background The Garden displays an expansive collection of plants from the worlds desert and Mediterranean climates, collected by Ruth Bancroft for over 60 years. Every season offers something new in the Garden and visitors will find themselves in awe at the boldness and beauty of Ruths work. Our world-renowned drought tolerant Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery opened the new Coit Family Visitor and Education Center on June 26th, 2019, at a public Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for over 300 Garden members, donors and guests. The $5 million Coit Family Visitor and Education Center was completed with the support of over 400 individuals and private foundations. The new 5,000 square foot Center, the first permanent building ever constructed at the Garden, will help welcome the over 15,000 people who visit the Garden year-round and provide a much-needed generous indoor multi-purpose classroom, community meeting space and special event site, as well as office space for the Garden staff. The Coit Family Visitor and Education Center will help the Garden: * Provide more workshops, tours, classes and educational symposia to strengthen Gardens reputation in the scientific and landscaping community. * Expand education programs for children and students of all ages. * Expand space for classes, member and community events, and private event rentals. * Provide ADA accessible restroom facilities and access to the Garden via a new paved and decomposed granite paths. * Provide landscape inspiration, advice, and connection to designers and photographers.A larger presence in the community will help spread the word about sustainable low-water landscaping something that will make a huge difference in the changing environment. Community members will be able to rent the facility for private events, such as weddings and corporate retreats, which will bring additional revenue and visitors to the Garden.