2018-02-21T14:06:51-06:00 2017-06-30 271155496 ROBERT LEE & ASSOCIATES LLP 999 W Taylor Street Suite A San Jose CA 95126 990 2016-07-01 770094213 Elizabeth F Gamble Garden ELIZ 6503291356 1431 Waverley Street Palo Alto CA 94301 Susan Benton President 6503291356 2018-02-02 1 Scott R Smead P01208759 4088556770 64.62.180.2 2018-02-02 16:31:17 PS P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 FA25D4B7AF01C94DD464E77FE7089DA14C70B168 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Susan Benton 1431 Waverley Street Palo Alto CA 94301 4490043 0 X www.gamblegarden.org X 1985 CA A COMMUNITY HORTICULTURAL RESOURCE OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION. 16 16 16 300 0 0 595482 796553 62392 79773 98113 711125 186023 357764 942010 1945215 0 0 0 0 382760 416927 0 0 67946 451539 317550 834299 734477 107711 1210738 4684111 5527294 73818 59553 4610293 5467741 ELIZABETH F. GAMBLE GARDEN IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING A 1902 EDWARDIAN ESTATE AS AN OASIS OF BEAUTY AND TRANQUILITY, PROVIDING A COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR HORTICULTURAL EDUCATION, ENJOYMENT AND INSPIRATION FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. 0 0 288999 72143 Gardens and historic buildings - Operation, maintenance, preservation, and improvement of the gardens and buildings for the public's use and enjoyment. Open to the public 365 days a year, at no charge. An estimated 23,000 people visit the gardens annually. Formal gardens along with working beds used for experimental demonstrations and displays educate and inform visitors about plants and plant care, as well as efficient water usage. The 1902 Edwardian estate is open to visitors and also available for private rentals. 288999 7630 Education and community outreach programs - A community resource for all public gardens and gardeners: including volunteer opportunities, classes, demonstrations, special events, and a horticultural resource library. Hundreds of adults receive education annually through classes and programs. Hundreds of school children are educated through special docent led children's tours and our roots & shoots programs. These programs also include propagation of seedlings for numerous community schools and gardens. 577998 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 1 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X X KEVIN COLEMAN 6503291356 1431 WAVERLEY STREET PALO ALTO CA 94301 Toni Wisman Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Colette Rudd Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Pat Davis Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Karen Douglas Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Donna Bohling director 2.00 X 0 0 0 David Chang Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Carmen Pekelsma Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Nadine Priestley Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Laurie Baldwin Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jane Stocklin Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Lesley Peters director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Powell VP Fund development 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Joan urquhart VP Programs 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Susan Benton President 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Sarah Clark Secretary 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Dana Perkins Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Sarah Cornwell executive director 40.00 X 75208 0 0 Vanessa Roach Executive Director 40.00 X 27813 0 0 103021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 117592 678961 90847 796553 Garden facility Use 713990 72143 72143 Class fees and tours 713990 7630 7630 79773 57478 57478 3126936 2473289 653647 653647 653647 429303 117592 71539 357764 357764 1945215 79773 0 1068889 103022 82417 12363 8242 250101 199022 29659 21420 37162 29618 4422 3122 26642 21234 3170 2238 14563 14563 30953 16096 3714 11143 24603 12794 2952 8857 6263 5010 752 501 6117 4893 735 489 67938 61144 3397 3397 12145 9716 1457 972 BUILDING AND GARDEN MAI 60403 60403 supplies 45642 36514 5477 3651 Phone & Utlities 25429 20343 3051 2035 equipment & auto rental 9376 7501 1125 750 14118 11293 1696 1129 734477 577998 88533 67946 163841 187929 388734 16866 12312 14037 3149 1711110 1229613 539536 481497 3949831 4453673 4684111 5527294 31343 28353 25675 20800 16800 10400 73818 59553 X 2542861 2792401 31691 492827 2035741 2182513 4610293 5467741 4684111 5527294 1210738 -353290 0 X X 1 X 0 1 0 X 390409 392251 539182 731208 1043680 3096730 390409 392251 539182 731208 1043680 3096730 84332 3012398 85450 84417 74130 80429 57480 381906 3478636 695396 0.86600 0.83930 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3600845 146772 389636 173588 3963665 3603085 60045 72889 135174 3600845 3518156 138604 72445 126120 3603085 3116439 37131 523117 158531 3518156 2841154 111572 302711 138998 3116439 0.44940 0.55060 0 0 1438110 979789 458321 139943 121098 18845 133057 128726 4331 481497 security deposits 10400 10400 X 1608925 -353290 17000 -336290 1945215 0 1945215 751477 17000 17000 734477 0 734477 Part V, Line 4: THE PRINCIPAL OF THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE RESTRICTED. EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR OPERATIONAL USE. Part X, Line 2: THE ORGANIZATION EVALUATES ITS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND WILL RECOGNIZE A LOSS CONTINGENCY WHEN IT IS PROBABLE THAT A LIABILITY HAS BEEN INCURRED AS OF THE DATE OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE AMOUNT OF THE LOSS CAN BE REASONABLY ESTIMATED. THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED IS SUBJECT TO ESTIMATE AND MANAGEMENT JUDGMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE LIKELY OUTCOME OF EACH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION. THE AMOUNT THAT IS ULTIMATELY SUSTAINED FOR AN INDIVIDUAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION OR FOR ALL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN THE AGGREGATE COULD DIFFER FROM THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED. AS OF JUNE 30, 2017, MANAGEMENT DID NOT IDENTIFY ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. Spring Tour 240526 107395 133131 Luncheon 11491 3233 8258 2 18519 13549 4970 270536 124177 146359 146359 X 9 38394 open market quotes X inventory goods 30 52453 PURCHASE COST 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a THE GARDEN CLUB OF PALO ALTO HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT TWO OF THE DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b IRS form 990 is first reviewed by the board designated finance committee. It is discussed and voted on at the board of directors meeting before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board members are required to sign conflict of interest policy each year. Potential for conflicts is reviewed and discussed during regular board meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. COMPENSATION IS SET WITHIN AN APPROVED SALARY RANGE. THE PRESIDENT AND THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMEND, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE SALARY RANGE. SALARY RANGES ARE SET BY CONSIDERING THE MARKET VALUE OF THE POSITION, CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS AND PAYMENT FOR THE SKILL SET REQUIRED. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT 1431 WAVERLEY ST, PALO ALTO, CA. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The Board of Directors is responsible for selecting reviewers and approving the review.