Mission
The California Native Garden Foundation (CNGF) collaborates with stakeholders to build a network of carbon-neutral urban land use models. It aims to demonstrate local solutions for critical issues such as the Global Climate Emergency, ecological crises, and nurturing a connection to nature among youth. CNGF teaches citizens skills to create regenerative urban food systems, protect ecosystems, build healthy soils, and sequester carbon.
Basic Information
Founded in
2004
EIN
72-1562616
Total Assets
$37.26 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance
Lab for Nature-Based Urban Living
A model for future land use, demonstrating innovative urban gardening practices.
ELSEE – An Educational Model
Providing youth with skills to build a resilient economy through an educational garden.
Hester Farm
An experimental regenerative organic farm providing teaching, training, and research opportunities.
Our Programs
Design – Build – Manage
CNGF offers ecological garden design, build, and management services that reflect California's natural beauty.
Learn MoreHester Farm
Experimental Regenerative Organic Agriculture farm run by volunteers and students.
Learn MoreVolunteer Opportunities
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
55
66
/100
Program Expense Ratio
88.70%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
24.31%
18
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.2079
14
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.04598
2
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
1.274
12
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2023
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 82.51K | 12.38% |
| Program Services | 578.2K | 86.74% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 5.9K | 0.89% |
| Total Revenue | 666.6K | 100.00% |
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