Nonprofit · EIN 27-4594056
NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $110,061 | $60,915 | $49,146 | $5,183,901 | $0 | $5,183,901 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $97,627 | $115,821 | -$18,194 | $5,152,573 | $3,608 | $5,148,965 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $110,061
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,500
- Accounting fees
- $4,500
- Occupancy
- $11,445
- Depreciation
- $347
- Program services (functional)
- $36,451
- Management and general (functional)
- $24,464
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,152,573
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,183,901
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,183,901
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,997,174
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,967,482
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,183,901
- Gross receipts
- $110,061
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN GERBER | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA MOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN DRAKE | SECRETARY/SPOKESMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA XU | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN GERBER | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DONGLEI JI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN DRAKE | SECRETARY/SPOKESMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA XU | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4005 WISCONSIN AVENUE NW UNIT 541, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-7774
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEVEN DRAKE, 4005 WISCONSIN AVENUE NW UNIT 5412, WASHINGTON, DC 200167700
- Signed the 990
- STEVEN DRAKE, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (703) 314-1034
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.USNCGF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SNYDER COHN PC
Mission
THE NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, DEVELOPMENT, EXECUTION, OPERATION, USAGE, AND PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF A CHINA GARDEN TO BE CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM, AND TO SERVE AS AN INDEPENDENT AND VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION TO SUPPORT AND COOPERATE WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
Program accomplishments
- IN DECEMBER 2021, THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED NOTICE FROM OFFICIALS AT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE--AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE (USDA-ARS), WHO INFORMED THE FOUNDATION THAT THEY HAVE ACCEPTED THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE WORK SUBMITTED BY THE FOUNDATION AND CONCURRED THAT THE GARDEN IS IN A POSITION TO CLAIM BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2021 WITH THE INITIAL DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE WORK COMPLETED. THE FOUNDATION IS IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE PROJECT'S CHINESE PARTNERS TO CONFIRM AFFIRMATION OF THE BLUEPRINTS, DESIGN DRAWINGS, AND ALL THE SUGGESTED DESIGN CHANGES AND MOVE TO THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE.Expenses $36,451
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-4594056
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type III functionally integrated
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,183,901
- Income (IRS master file)
- $110,061
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $110,061 | $60,915 | $5,183,901 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $97,627 | $115,821 | $5,152,573 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $126,296 | $112,039 | $5,072,014 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 27-4594056).
Questions about NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION is 27-4594056.
- Is NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION 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 NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names STEVEN DRAKE.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $110,061, expenses of $60,915 and total assets of $5,183,901 at year end.
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