Mission
TO PRACTICE EXEMPLARY STEWARDSHIP OF THE GARDENS, OFFERING PEOPLE AN EXPERIENCE CLOSE TO NATURE AND CULTIVATING UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL WORLD AND PEOPLE'S PLACE IN IT THROUGH INSPIRATION, EDUCATION, AND EXAMPLE.
Public Charity
DESCANSO GARDENS FOUNDATION
DESCANSO GARDENS FOUNDATION is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $17.2M, expenses of $17.8M, total assets of $27.3M. Imperigo tracks 74 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $2.8M.
EIN: 952511202
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA
Botanical Gardens & Arboreta
NTEE: C41
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$17.2M
Total Expenses$17.8M
Total Assets$27.3M
Grant Records74
Funding Total$2.8M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Descanso Gardens Foundation
How Descanso Gardens Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$83
Programs
the work itself
$9
Management
running the organization
$8
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $83 for programs
$83
Stewardship of a historically significant site; public horticulture and collections management; experiential nature-based programs for children and families; opportunity for volunteerism; environmental stewardship and preservation; and leadership by…
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
ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION
$40,000
Project Support
$34,600
GENERAL SUPPORT
$79,802
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$76,094
ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION
$75,100
Showing up to 5 of 74 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
BOARD MEMBER
Ann Murphy
BOARD MEMBER
Ara Aslanian
BOARD MEMBER
Blythe Haaga Parker
CHAIR
Brad Schwartz
BOARD MEMBER
Christy Hobart
BOARD MEMBER
Clarissa Weirick
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17.2M | $17.8M | $27.3M |
| 2024 | $16.9M | $16.7M | $26.7M |
| 2023 | $17.5M | $15.2M | $25.5M |
| 2022 | $16.7M | $13.2M | $20.7M |
| 2021 | $13.5M | $9.5M | $18.0M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $13.5M to $17.2M (+28%), with total assets most recently reported at $27.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.