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The Garden of the Phoenix Foundation

EIN 26-4579562 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

The Garden of the Phoenix Foundation was established in 2009 as a not-for-profit organization in order to partner with the Chicago Park District to ensure that the Garden of the Phoenix is maintained and enhanced as an extraordinary public space for all visitors to learn about Japan and experience Japanese culture while enjoying a place of great historical significance and natural beauty. Over the past 120 years, the Garden of the Phoenix has evolved to become one of the most important sites in America reflecting the past and future of U.S.-Japan relations.To celebrate the 120th anniversary of the covenant signed by Japan and the City of Chicago that this richly historic space would be maintained in perpetuity, the Chicago Park District planted over 120 cherry trees in Jackson Park, and a new website was launched to share the Garden's stories now and with future generations through the generous support of the Omron Foundation, Inc.

203 N Lasalle St 2500Chicago, IL 60601

www.gardenofthephoenix.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

95th percentile

78%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

97%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

217%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$17,640

Up $8,706 (+97%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$17,640

Up $8,706 (+97%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$11,100

Up $7,600 (+217%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$2,394

Down $315 (-12%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$8,706

Up $7,915 (+1001%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2013: $45,412Net Assets 2013: $45,4122013Assets 2014: $83,926Net Assets 2014: $83,9262014Assets 2015: $184,447Net Assets 2015: $184,4472015Assets 2016: $144,745Net Assets 2016: $144,7452016Assets 2017: $107,558Net Assets 2017: $107,5582017Assets 2018: $71,745Net Assets 2018: $71,7452018Assets 2019: $32,895Net Assets 2019: $32,8952019Assets 2020: $10,778Net Assets 2020: $10,7782020Assets 2021: $62,096Net Assets 2021: $62,0962021Assets 2022: $8,143Net Assets 2022: $8,1432022Assets 2023: $8,934Net Assets 2023: $8,9342023Assets 2024: $17,640Net Assets 2024: $17,6402024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$17,640
Liabilities-
Net Assets$17,640

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2013: $81,570Expenses 2013: $40,054Net Income 2013: $41,5162013Revenue 2014: $78,259Expenses 2014: $39,745Net Income 2014: $38,5142014Revenue 2015: $150,453Expenses 2015: $49,932Net Income 2015: $100,5212015Revenue 2016: $2,000Expenses 2016: $41,702Net Income 2016: -$39,7022016Revenue 2017: $2,500Expenses 2017: $39,687Net Income 2017: -$37,1872017Revenue 2018: $2,000Expenses 2018: $37,813Net Income 2018: -$35,8132018Revenue 2019: $1,500Expenses 2019: $40,350Net Income 2019: -$38,8502019Revenue 2020: $3,500Expenses 2020: $25,617Net Income 2020: -$22,1172020Revenue 2021: $58,000Expenses 2021: $6,682Net Income 2021: $51,3182021Revenue 2022: $29,100Expenses 2022: $83,053Net Income 2022: -$53,9532022Revenue 2023: $3,500Expenses 2023: $2,709Net Income 2023: $7912023Revenue 2024: $11,100Expenses 2024: $2,394Net Income 2024: $8,7062024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$11,100
Expenses$2,394
Net Income$8,706

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$11,100
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Garden of the Phoenix Foundation was establish in 2009 as a not-for-profit organization in order to partner with the Chicago Park District to ensure that the Garden of the Phoenix is maintained and enhanced as an extraordinary public space for all visitors to learn about Japan and experience Japanese culture while enjoying a place of great historical significance and natural beauty. Over the past 120 years, the Garden of the Phoenix has evolved to become one of the most important sites in America reflecting the past and future of U.S.-Japan relations.To celebrate the 120th anniversary of the covenant signed by Japan and the City of Chicago that this richly historic space would be maintained in perpetuity, the Chicago Park District planted over 120 cherry trees in Jackson Park, and a new website was launched to share the Garden's stories now and with future generations through the generous support of the Omron Foundation, Inc.

The Garden of the Phoenix Foundation was established in 2009 as a not-for-profit organization in order to partner with the Chicago Park District to ensure that the Garden of the Phoenix is maintained and enhanced as an extraordinary public space for all visitors to learn about Japan and experience Japanese culture while enjoying a place of great historical significance and natural beauty. Over the past 120 years, the Garden of the Phoenix has evolved to become one of the most important sites in America reflecting the past and future of U.S.-Japan relations.To celebrate the 120th anniversary of the covenant signed by Japan and the City of Chicago that this richly historic space would be maintained in perpetuity, the Chicago Park District planted over 120 cherry trees in Jackson Park, and a new website was launched to share the Garden's stories now and with future generations through the generous support of the Omron Foundation, Inc.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Garden of the Phoenix Foundation is a tax exempt organization which has partnered with the Chciago Park District to ensure that the Garden of the Phoenix is maintained and enhanced as an extraordinary public space for all visitors to learn about Japan and experience Japanese culture while enjoying a place of great historical significance and natural beauty. It does so by coordinating with the Chicago Park District various cultural, educational, and volunteer activities at The Garden of Phoenix, including archiving and research for the website and tree plantings.-$861
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
SONIA COOKEDirector-$0--
DAYNE KONODirector-$0--
JEFFREY SRIVERPres/Treasurer-$0--
BRADLEY J HAMMDirector-$0--
ROBERT KARR JRDirector-$0--
TOMOKO KIZAWASecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Garden of the Phoenix Foundation
EIN
26-4579562
Phone
3122457500
Address
203 N LASALLE ST 2500, CHICAGO, IL 60601

Signing Officer

Name
Jeffrey Sriver
Title
Pres/Treasurer
Signed
2025-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Cray Kaiser Ltd
Address
1901 S Meyers Road Ste 230, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Preparer
Deanna L Salo
Phone
6309534900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $611

Other Expenses.1

Bank Fees $4

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