Mission
SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN WILL CONNECT ALL TO THE WONDERS OF NATURE AND CREATE EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY.
Public Charity
SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN FOUNDATION INC
SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN FOUNDATION INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in PALOS VERDES PENINSULA, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $5.9M, expenses of $6.0M, total assets of $11.6M. Imperigo tracks 33 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $2.3M.
EIN: 956062220
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA, CA
Botanical Gardens & Arboreta
NTEE: C41
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$5.9M
Total Expenses$6.0M
Total Assets$11.6M
Grant Records33
Funding Total$2.3M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation Inc
How South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$68
Programs
the work itself
$23
Management
running the organization
$9
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $68 for programs
$53
Overallprogram service expenses and earned revenues supported the garden's mission to connect all people to the wonders of nature and served approximately 281,000 visitors during the 2025 fiscal…
$8
Horticulturehorticulture is central to south coast botanic garden's mission and public benefit
$4
Engagementduring the 2025 fiscal year, the garden presented exhibitions and participatory experiences across its 87 acres to deepen visitor engagement and connection to nature
Plus 1 more program. 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 grant recipient's exempt purposes
$104,483
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
$73,000
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
$28,025
GENERAL SUPPORT
$25,642
GENERAL SUPPORT
$25,642
Showing up to 5 of 33 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Adrienne Nakashima
TRUSTEE (THRU 8/2024)
Aryan Papoli
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Danielle Brown
TRUSTEE
Jim Scharffenberger
TRUSTEE (THRU 6/2025)
John Sealy
TRUSTEE
Karen Melideo
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.9M | $6.0M | $11.6M |
| 2024 | $6.2M | $6.8M | $11.6M |
| 2023 | $7.9M | $6.0M | $12.1M |
| 2022 | $9.7M | $5.6M | $10.0M |
| 2021 | $6.8M | $3.6M | $7.2M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $6.8M to $5.9M (-13%), with total assets most recently reported at $11.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.