Nonprofit · EIN 95-3797323
FRIENDS OF ROBINSON GARDENS INC
Tax-exempt · BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $759,856 | $668,036 | $91,820 | $1,620,949 | $13,418 | $1,607,531 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $520,994 | $652,501 | -$131,507 | $1,501,091 | $45,957 | $1,455,134 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $769,134 | $603,271 | $165,863 | $1,533,962 | $29,640 | $1,504,322 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $548,013
- Membership dues
- $119,843
- Program service revenue
- $80,489
- Investment income
- $64,002
- Net rental income
- $63,650
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $20,155
- Other revenue
- $67,352
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $26,988
- Other salaries and wages
- $90,566
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $138,873
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,532
- Accounting fees
- $52,038
- Travel
- $12,246
- Depreciation
- $1,125
- Program services (functional)
- $578,608
- Management and general (functional)
- $33,347
- Fundraising (functional)
- $56,081
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,501,091
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,620,949
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,418
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,607,531
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,934
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,577,896
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,345,399
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $262,132
- Gross receipts
- $1,617,230
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 70
- Year formed
- 1982
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVELYN CARLSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $49,000 |
| LYNN WHITAKER | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| BETTY GOLDSTEIN | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| ELAIN STEIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CLARE WAGNER | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PATTI REINSTEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| KERSTIN ROYCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| FRANCINE PAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ADIRENNE HORWICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOAN SELWYN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LORI GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| NATALIE GORDON BEISER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JEANNE ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATTY ELIAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LINDA MEADOWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RODNEY KEMERER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELLEN LEVITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANN PETERSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ELLISA BREGMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARALEE BECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVELYN CARLSON | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $45,669 |
| JULIANA RICKS | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PATTI REINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| CANDACE BEAVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE HORWITCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELAINE STEIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SUZ LANDAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WENDI CHANDLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LORI GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LINDA MEADOWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE ANTOINE | CORPORATE SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RODNEY KEMERER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANN PETERSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEANNE ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOAN SELWYN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELLISA BREGMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KERSTIN ROYCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| NATALIE GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARALEE BECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PATTY ELIAS ROSENFELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROBIN BLAKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LYNN WHITAKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| BETTY RODRIGUEZ GOLDSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVELYN CARLSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $35,006 |
| JULIANA RICKS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PATTI REINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| CANDANCE BEAVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE HORWITCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELAINE STEIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SUZ LANDAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WENDI CHANDLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LORI GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LINDA MEADOWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE ANTOINE | CORPORATE SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RODNEY KEMERER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANN PETERSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEANNE ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOAN SELWYN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELLISA BREGMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KERSTIN ROYCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| NATALIE GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARALEE BECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PATTY ELIAS ROSENFELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROBIN BLAKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LYNN WHITAKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| BETTY RODRIGUEZ GOLDSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1008 ELDEN WAY, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210-2805
- In care of
- % LYNDA FADEL TREAS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BETTY RODRIGUEZ GOLDSTEIN, 1008 ELDEN WAY, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210
- Signed the 990
- EVELYN CARLSON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (310) 550-2068
- Website
- WWW.ROBINSONGARDENS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- QUIGLEY & MIRON
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3797323 or by the name FRIENDS OF ROBINSON GARDENS INC.
- 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
THE VIRGINIA ROBINSON GARDENS IS A UNIQUE HISTORIC ESTATE, A CULTURAL JEWEL THAT TRANSPORTS THE VISITOR BACK TO THE BIRTHPLACE OF BEVERLY HILLS. BUILT IN 1911, IT WAS ONCE THE RESIDENCE OF RETAIL GIANTS VIRGINIA AND HARRY ROBINSON. THE FRIENDS OF ROBINSON GARDENS VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND RESOURCES TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE BEAUTIFUL SIX-ACRE PROPERTY, WHICH CONTAINS FIVE BREATHTAKING DISPLAY GARDENS, MANSION AND POOL PAVILION, AND TO FULFILL MRS. ROBINSON'S INTENTION, EXPRESSED THROUGH HER WILL AND GIFT OF THE ESTATE TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THAT HER ESTATE BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR ITS ENJOYMENT AND EDUCATION. THE FRIENDS ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL CHILDREN'S TOURS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME AREAS.
Program accomplishments
- RESTORATION - THE ORGANIZATION RAISES MONEY FOR THE RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE VIRGINIA ROBINSON GARDENS ESTATE. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR THAT ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION FUNDED THE REUPHOLSTERY OF THE CHAIRS IN THE DINING ROOM AND THE ARMCHAIRS AND SOFA IN THE LIBRARY, THE REPAIRS TO SEVERAL HISTORIC BALUSTRADES AND WALLS ALONG THE GREAT LAWN, AND THE RESTORATION OF THE MARBLE IONIC COLUMN SIDE TABLES IN THE BILLIARD ROOM AND THE MARBLE FIREPLACE IN THE LIBRARY. THE WOOD BASEBOARDS OF THE FRENCH DOORS TO THE BACK TERRAZZO TERRACE WERE REFINISHED, STAINED, AND SEALED. DAMAGED BY A WINDSTORM IN JANUARY 2025, THE PINK CANDELABRA IN THE LOGGIA WAS (MIRACULOUSLY) RESTORED BY A SPECIALTY CRAFTSMAN. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED UNDERWRITING FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE FERN GARDEN NEXT TO THE WATERFALL IN THE KING PALM FOREST AS WELL AS SEVERAL VISITS BY A LANDSCAPING COMPANY TO AUGMENT THE WORK OF THE COUNTY GARDENERS IN THE CUTTING ROSE GARDEN, THE ITALIAN TERRACE GARDEN, AND THE KING PALM FOREST. ANNUAL TREE TRIMMING AND SERVICING OF WATER FEATURES THROUGHOUT THE ESTATE, REPLACEMENT OF THE KITCHEN FAUCET IN THE MAIN HOUSE, INSTALLATION OF A NEW AUTOMATIC EARTHQUAKE SHUT-OFF VALVE FOR THE MAIN HOUSE, NEW LOCKS INSTALLED BY A SPECIALTY LOCKSMITH, AND NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL AND OTHER SMALL REPAIR PROJECTS WERE ALSO FINANCED BY THE ORGANIZATION.Expenses $239,872
- MEMBERSHIP - THE ORGANIZATION IS A DUES-BASED MEMBERSHIP WITH SIX LEVELS OF INCREASINGLY HIGHER DUES REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS. THERE ARE EVENTS FOR ALL MEMBERS, INCLUDING AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON. THE HIGHER-LEVEL MEMBERS RECEIVE INVITATIONS TO SPECIAL TOURS AND LECTURES, OUT-OF-TOWN MUSEUMS, HISTORIC ESTATES, AND BOTANICAL GARDENS, AND AN ANNUAL THANK-YOU DINNER.Expenses $155,851
- CHILDREN'S OUTREACH PROGRAMS - DURING THE 2024 - 2025 SCHOOL YEAR, WHICH CORRESPONDS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERED 6,000 UNITS OF ITS CHILDREN'S SCIENCE PROGRAM TO STUDENTS IN THE THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES, PRIMARILY IN TITLE ONE SCHOOLS AND GROUP HOMES. THIS WAS AN INCREASE OF 2,000 UNITS OVER THE PRIOR YEAR. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THREE MODULES: NUTRITION AND HEALTHY YOU, PLANTS AND OUR WORLD, AND THE ECOSYSTEM OF A POND & DEVELOPMENT OF THE FROG. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN ENTHUSIASTICALLY RECEIVED BY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS WHO LOVE THE INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES AND BRIGHTLY COLORED GRAPHICS AND VIDEOS.Expenses $133,991
- EDUCATION LECTURES AND OTHER PUBLIC PROGRAMMING- IN COORDINATION WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING AVAILABLE AT ROBINSON GARDENS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE ART INSTRUCTION, HOW-TO GARDENING CLASSES, HEALTH & WELLNESS TOPICS, AND LECTURES ON LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INTERIOR DESIGN, THE ARTS, JEWELRY, AND THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THERE IS ALSO A WELL-ATTENDED BOOK CLUB WHICH MEETS EVERY OTHER MONTH. PROGRAMMING ON DURING THE WEEK AND ON SATURDAYS HAS BECOME VERY POPULAR. INTRODUCTORY BOTANICAL WATERCOLOR, YOGA, AND HAPPINESS CLASSES WERE PARTICULARLY WELL-ATTENDED.Expenses $48,894 · revenue $80,489
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
- 95-3797323
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C114)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,620,949
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,617,230
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $759,856 | $668,036 | $1,620,949 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $520,994 | $652,501 | $1,501,091 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $769,134 | $603,271 | $1,533,962 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $710,330 | $614,263 | $1,449,540 | 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 95-3797323).
Questions about FRIENDS OF ROBINSON GARDENS INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF ROBINSON GARDENS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF ROBINSON GARDENS INC is 95-3797323.
- Is FRIENDS OF ROBINSON GARDENS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF ROBINSON GARDENS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF ROBINSON GARDENS INC 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 FRIENDS OF ROBINSON GARDENS INC 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 FRIENDS OF ROBINSON GARDENS INC 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 FRIENDS OF ROBINSON GARDENS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BETTY RODRIGUEZ GOLDSTEIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF ROBINSON GARDENS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,000 (EVELYN CARLSON, TREASURER).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF ROBINSON GARDENS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $759,856, expenses of $668,036 and total assets of $1,620,949 at year end.
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