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Nonprofit · EIN 27-4594056

NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20016

Financials

$98K$116K2023$110K$61K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$110,061$60,915$49,146$5,183,901$0$5,183,901
December 31, 2023990$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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN GERBERPRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANGELA MOKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STEVEN DRAKESECRETARY/SPOKESMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CYNTHIA XUTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN GERBERPRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DONGLEI JIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STEVEN DRAKESECRETARY/SPOKESMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CYNTHIA XUTREASURER
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
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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 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
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,183,901
Income (IRS master file)
$110,061

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$110,061$60,915$5,183,901XML
990December 2023$97,627$115,821$5,152,573XML
990December 2022$126,296$112,039$5,072,014IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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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