Environment
(C400)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
GARDEN CONSERVANCY INC
Financial strength (30%)
68/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
80/100
Impact (25%)
No data yet
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
Mission Statement The mission is to continue the artistic vision of Emmott and Ione Chase and to preserve their garden for public enjoyment and education. The vision for the Chase Garden is to: manage and interpret the site as a public garden while retaining its residential character. establish the garden as a key horticultural education resource for Pierce County and the region through tours, educational programs and outreach. promote the Chases' love of nature and practical approach to gardening through the use of native plants, sustainability and ecologically sound gardening.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
$5.6M
Total Revenue
$5.2M
Total Expenses
$39.7M
Net Assets
25
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
71.0%
Fundraising Efficiency
1002.1%
Operating Reserve
92.00x
Liability-to-Asset
2.3%
Revenue Diversification
52.4%
Executive Compensation
$526K
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 1,437 similar organizations
(United States, Environment, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
71.0% | 82.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
18.2% | 12.3% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
10.9% | 3.8% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
1002.1% | 334.8% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
92.0 mo | 13.3 mo |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
2.3% | 8.5% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
52.4% | 90.7% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
-14.3% | 11.6% |
P10P90
|
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Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
5.5% | 12.9% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
7.8% | 4.5% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.6M | $5.2M | $39.7M | 71.0% | 25 |
| 2023 | $6.6M | $4.9M | $36.6M | 74.5% | 22 |
| 2022 | $4.1M | $4.2M | $31.0M | 71.3% | 20 |
| 2021 | $5.2M | $3.2M | N/A | — | 21 |
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