Nonprofit · EIN 20-2219627
ARLINGTON GARDEN IN PASADENA
Tax-exempt · PASADENA, CA 91115
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $421,552 | $434,716 | -$13,164 | $319,094 | $4,577 | $314,517 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $441,745 | $344,123 | $97,622 | $337,767 | $10,087 | $327,680 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $86,531 | $161,096 | -$74,565 | $232,356 | $2,299 | $230,057 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $307,358 | $222,000 | $85,358 | $252,989 | $1,872 | $251,117 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $351,901
- of which government grants
- $49,980
- Program service revenue
- $33,591
- Investment income
- $119
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $10,941
- Other revenue
- $35,941
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $140,665
- Other salaries and wages
- $129,623
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $306,838
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $515
- Accounting fees
- $13,003
- Occupancy
- $20,295
- Travel
- $6,808
- Program services (functional)
- $198,005
- Management and general (functional)
- $120,716
- Fundraising (functional)
- $115,995
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $337,767
- Total assets, end of year
- $319,094
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,577
- Net assets, end of year
- $314,517
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $102,886
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $314,517
- Gross receipts
- $425,784
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Matthews | Executive Director (end 10/24) Officer | 40 | $109,164 |
| Andrew Jewell | Interim ED (10/24)/ED (trans 4/25) Officer | 40 | $52,392 |
| Sybil Grant | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Iesha Siler | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Kerns | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Melchor Alonzo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| George Brumder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erika Flynn | Director (start 4/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sara Gillissiee | Director (end 8/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Palin Ngaotheppitak | Director (start 2/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Taylor Schooley | Director (start 4/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Storbeck | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Matthews | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $71,846 | $7,277 |
| Sybil Grant | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Iesha Siler | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Kerns | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melchor Alonzo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George Brumder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Gillissiee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Palin Samuelson | Director (end 10/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Storbeck | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sybil Grant | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Iesha Siler | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Kerns | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Melchor Alonzo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| George Brumder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Storbeck | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sara Gillissiee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Matthews | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Matthews | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $64,800 | $6,095 |
| Kim Jacobsen | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Weinberger | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joni Topper | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George Brumder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John DeWitt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sybil Grant | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vishaal Khanna | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Palin Samuelson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Iesha Siler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Smith Porter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Storbeck | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Wier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 50617, PASADENA, CA 91115-0617
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- 295 Arlington Dr, Pasadena CA 91105
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Sarah Kerns, PO Box 50617, Pasadena, CA 91105
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Charles McKenney, 295 Arlington Dr, Pasadena CA 91105
- Signed the 990
- Sarah Kerns, Treasurer
- Phone
- (626) 578-5434
- Return prepared by
- Harrington Group CPAs LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-2219627 or by the name ARLINGTON GARDEN IN PASADENA.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Arlington Garden is a climate-appropriate, habitat garden offering learning, inspiration, and enjoyment for all.
Program accomplishments
- Arlington Garden is a community supported, water-wise garden that celebrates Southern California's Mediterranean climate. Our mission is to engage, educate and demonstrate how a climate appropriate garden can be both beautiful and easy to maintain while incorporating the goals of water conservation and environmental sustainability. Arlington Garden is a place that offers inspirational beauty where people can experience a healthier, more responsible living dedicated to promoting sustainable land use and appreciation of habitat for birds, bees and butterflies.Expenses $198,005 · revenue $44,532
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-2219627
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $319,094
- Income (IRS master file)
- $425,784
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $421,552 | $434,716 | $319,094 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $441,745 | $344,123 | $337,767 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $86,531 | $161,096 | $232,356 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $327,848 | $277,900 | $309,134 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $307,358 | $222,000 | $252,989 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Charles McKenney | December 31, 2010 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-2219627).
Questions about ARLINGTON GARDEN IN PASADENA
- What is the EIN of ARLINGTON GARDEN IN PASADENA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARLINGTON GARDEN IN PASADENA is 20-2219627.
- Is ARLINGTON GARDEN IN PASADENA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to ARLINGTON GARDEN IN PASADENA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARLINGTON GARDEN IN PASADENA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ARLINGTON GARDEN IN PASADENA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARLINGTON GARDEN IN PASADENA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ARLINGTON GARDEN IN PASADENA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Sarah Kerns.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARLINGTON GARDEN IN PASADENA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,164 (Michelle Matthews, Executive Director (end 10/24)).
- How much revenue does ARLINGTON GARDEN IN PASADENA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $421,552, expenses of $434,716 and total assets of $319,094 at year end.
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