Elizabeth F Gamble Garden
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Elizabeth F Gamble Garden is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palo Alto, California, registered in 1986, with $2,690,046 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA, 94301 EIN 77-0094213 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.7M
▲ 78.8% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.4M
Net assets
$9.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Elizabeth F Gamble Garden— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating82 mo reserves · +50% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Elizabeth F Gamble Garden: 82 mo reserves · +50% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Elizabeth F Gamble Garden— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Elizabeth F Gamble Garden: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
- City
- Palo Alto
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Botanical Gardens & Horticulture
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $829K (FY2014) to $2.7M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $144KNet assets $9.3M
Operating margin
49.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.4M
Total liabilities
$144K
Net assets
$9.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,690,046▲78.8% | $1,357,920▲13.9% | $9,287,298▲23.6% | $9,431,598▲23.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,504,448▼22.6% | $1,192,414▼8.4% | $7,515,508▲9.8% | $7,617,731▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,943,315▲15.6% | $1,301,362▲47.7% | $6,844,354▼4.6% | $6,976,424▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,680,515▲99.5% | $881,293▲1.1% | $7,177,012▲33.2% | $7,439,862▲32.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $842,241▼10.9% | $871,467▼6.5% | $5,387,121▼4.8% | $5,613,918▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $945,156▲2.9% | $931,615▲4.8% | $5,659,358▲1.3% | $5,737,211▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $918,834▼52.8% | $888,969▲21.0% | $5,587,473▲2.2% | $5,649,691▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,945,215▲106% | $734,477▼12.0% | $5,467,741▲18.6% | $5,527,294▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $942,010▲13.6% | $834,299▲27.6% | $4,610,293▲1.9% | $4,684,111▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $829,315 | $653,743▼1.4% | $4,525,932▲11.6% | $4,666,957▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $663,070▲7.7% | $4,054,009▲5.8% | $4,100,492▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $615,730 | $3,832,889 | $3,864,394 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.0M total
38 grants to Elizabeth F Gamble Garden totaling $1.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Elizabeth F Gamble Garden a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Elizabeth F Gamble Garden is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0094213, based in Palo Alto, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Elizabeth F Gamble Garden's EIN?
- Elizabeth F Gamble Garden's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0094213.
- How much revenue does Elizabeth F Gamble Garden report?
- Elizabeth F Gamble Garden reported $2,690,046 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Elizabeth F Gamble Garden have?
- CharityIndex grades Elizabeth F Gamble Garden B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Elizabeth F Gamble Garden (EIN 77-0094213) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.