Mission
To protect Californias native plants and their natural habitats, today and into the future, through science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy
Public Charity
California Native Plant Society
Based in Sacramento, CA, California Native Plant Society operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $9.5M in revenue, $9.5M in expenses, $15.5M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 100 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $6.3M.
EIN: 946116403
Sacramento, CA
Natural Resources Conservation & Protection
NTEE: C30
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$9.5M
Total Expenses$9.5M
Total Assets$15.5M
Grant Records100
Funding Total$6.3M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at California Native Plant Society
How California Native Plant Society divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$77
Programs
the work itself
$14
Management
running the organization
$9
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $77 for programs
$49
Plant ScienceCalifornia's ambitious climate, working land, and biodiversity initiatives require the best available science on the state's native plants and habitats
$17
Engagement & OutreachThis year, CNPS Education, Horticulture, and Public Affairs staff worked to engage the public, strengthen partnerships, and educate decision-makers through a wide range of activities
$6
ConservationThe CNPS Conservation Program works with volunteers, staff, and partners to undertake the environmental review, legal action, and advocacy needed to protect California native plants and habitats today…
Plus 2 more programs. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$151,500
CONSERVATION EDUCATI
$80,000
ENVIRONMENT
$77,000
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$71,229
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
$61,712
Showing up to 5 of 100 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Dir Rare Plants
Aaron E Sims
Rep Chapter Cou
Angel Garcia
Secretary
April Owens
Director
Brent Mishler
Sr Operations Dir
Brock Wimberley
Treasurer
Carol Witham
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.5M | $9.5M | $15.5M |
| 2024 | $7.5M | $8.3M | $15.5M |
| 2023 | $9.9M | $8.3M | $15.2M |
| 2022 | $6.6M | $5.8M | $14.0M |
| 2021 | $4.7M | $4.1M | $12.9M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $4.7M to $9.5M (+103%), with total assets most recently reported at $15.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.