Nonprofit · EIN 33-0639414
WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN AUTHORITY
Tax-exempt · EL CAJON, CA 92019
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $915,617 | $594,162 | $321,455 | $1,192,850 | $59,839 | $1,133,011 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $463,543 | $476,313 | -$12,770 | $830,614 | $19,058 | $811,556 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $320,000 | $398,575 | -$78,575 | $848,776 | $24,450 | $824,326 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $738,078
- of which government grants
- $501,523
- Program service revenue
- $133,221
- Investment income
- $12,178
- Net income from fundraising events
- $32,140
- Other revenue
- $32,140
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $228,659
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $267,518
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $65,200
- Program services (functional)
- $360,751
- Management and general (functional)
- $138,929
- Fundraising (functional)
- $94,482
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $830,614
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,192,850
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $59,839
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,133,011
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $717,198
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,108,781
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $24,230
- Gross receipts
- $939,537
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR LYNN NEAULT | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN COATES HEDBERG | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BRYANT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE CASTANEDA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DITAS YAMANE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DELPHINA GONZALEZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSE LOPEZ | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN OLNEY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA MACKEY | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAN MCMILLAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR LYNN NEAULT | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN HEDBERG | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK ROBAK | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL SCALZITTI | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE DESANTIS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE CASTANEDA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSE LOPEZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN MCMILLAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR LYNN NEAULT | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GARY ARANT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK ROBAK | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEANA VERBEKE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE CASTANEDA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN HOJNACKI | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12122 CUYAMACA COLLEGE DR W, EL CAJON, CA 92019-4317
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER BRYANT, 8800 GROSSMONT COLLEGE DR, EL CAJON, CA 92020
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER BRYANT, Treasurer
- Phone
- (619) 644-7591
- Return prepared by
- West Rhode & Roberts
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0639414 or by the name WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN AUTHORITY.
- 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
SUPPORTING THE WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN IN PROMOTING WATER CONSERVATION IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE THROUGH EXCELLENT PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS THAT EDUCATE AND INSPIRE THE PUBLIC.
Program accomplishments
- In April 2024, the Water Conservation Garden Authority terminated its operating agreement with the Friends of the Water Conservation Garden which had managed the garden for almost 14 years. Following the termination, the Authority assumed direct responsibility for operating the Water Conservation Garden. The Water Conservation Garden has nearly six acres of displays that showcase water conservation through a series of beautiful themed gardens, such as a native plant garden and a vegetable garden, as well as how-to displays such as mulch and irrigation exhibits. The Garden also features a native butterfly pavilion that is open spring and summer each year.The Water Conservation Garden is composed of a series of demonstration garden spaces that showcase drought-tolerant plants from around the world and the many different garden styles possible with this expansive plant palette.Expenses $360,751 · revenue $133,221
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
- 33-0639414
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,192,850
- Income (IRS master file)
- $939,537
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $915,617 | $594,162 | $1,192,850 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $463,543 | $476,313 | $830,614 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $320,000 | $398,575 | $848,776 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $372,440 | $439,340 | $914,351 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 33-0639414).
Questions about WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN AUTHORITY
- What is the EIN of WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN AUTHORITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN AUTHORITY is 33-0639414.
- Is WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN AUTHORITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN AUTHORITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN AUTHORITY 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 WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN AUTHORITY 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 WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN AUTHORITY 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 WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN AUTHORITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENNIFER BRYANT.
- Who are the officers and directors of WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN AUTHORITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN AUTHORITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $915,617, expenses of $594,162 and total assets of $1,192,850 at year end.
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