Sonnenberg Gardens
Sonnenberg Gardens
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About this organization
Mission
Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion preserves the living collection of nine historic gardens plus interprets and promotes the life, times and legacy of Canandaigua's Thompson family estate.
About
Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion preserves the living collection of nine historic gardens and interprets and promotes the life, times, and legacy of Canandaigua's Thompson family estate. This 50 acre estate, including 20 historic buildings and the district house of the Thompson family is one of the few remaining in the United States distinctive for extraordinary collections of period architecture, statuary, formal gardens, fountains and unique garden structures. Over 35,000 people attend each year, Sonnenberg Gardens is the former summer home and creation of Frederick Ferris and Mary Clark Thompson. Park attendance to the public gardens and membership are the largest revenue sources in the program income.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Sonnenberg gardens and mansion preserves the living collection of nine historic gardens and interprets, and promotes the life, times, and legacy of canandaigua's thompson family estate.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “The organization's mission is the preservation and exhibition of the historical victorian estate and gardens of sonnenberg. sonnenberg gardens offers a restorative park experience. it provides a sustainable premiere destination for visitors of all ages. we seek those who share an interest in horticulture, the environment, and preservations part of an historic and cultural encounter. sonnenberg gardens and mansion - state historic park will inspire visitors through fredrick ferris and mary clark thompson's love story.during 2019, the organization provided grants and contributions totaling $550,000 to nys parks in connection with renovations to the rock garden water feature and pond restoration project. nys parks will manage the renovation project utilizing these funds, along with other funds contributed by nys. as a result of the significant contribution to nys parks, the organization incurred a deficit during 2019.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is NY, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 151 CHARLOTTE STREET, CANANDAIGUA, NY, 14424.
- The form of the non-profit reports 29 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$58,743.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1972.
- The organization pays $475,059 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $59,976 in fundraising expenses.
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