Civic Intelligence

Golden State Bonsai Federation

EIN 95-3447952 • 501(c)3 • Sacramento, CA

Profile

Raise awareness and educate the public about bonsai

PO Box 340694Sacramento, CA 95834

gsbf-bonsai.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

57th percentile

8.0%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

16th percentile

-13%

Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-2.3%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Down

$715,393

Down $110,885 (-13%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $27,863 (-100%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$715,393

Down $83,022 (-10%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin57th percentile

Revenue

Down

$389,750

Down $9,260 (-2.3%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$358,694

Up $113,594 (+46%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$31,056

Down $122,854 (-80%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth16th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $453,640Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $453,6402010Assets 2011: $415,736Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $415,7362011Assets 2012: $491,723Liabilities 2012: $27,770Net Assets 2012: $463,9532012Assets 2013: $457,907Liabilities 2013: $8,026Net Assets 2013: $449,8812013Assets 2014: $495,755Liabilities 2014: $158Net Assets 2014: $495,5972014Assets 2015: $456,870Liabilities 2015: $516Net Assets 2015: $456,3542015Assets 2016: $472,495Liabilities 2016: $1,716Net Assets 2016: $470,7792016Assets 2017: $446,437Liabilities 2017: $9,333Net Assets 2017: $437,1042017Assets 2018: $392,907Liabilities 2018: $9,333Net Assets 2018: $383,5742018Assets 2019: $433,730Liabilities 2019: $38,000Net Assets 2019: $395,7302019Assets 2020: $429,236Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $429,2362020Assets 2021: $442,080Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $442,0802021Assets 2022: $664,651Liabilities 2022: $16,142Net Assets 2022: $648,5092022Assets 2023: $826,278Liabilities 2023: $27,863Net Assets 2023: $798,4152023Assets 2024: $715,393Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $715,3932024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$715,393
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$715,393
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $174,505Expenses 2010: $117,405Net Income 2010: $57,1002010Expenses 2011: $174,1742011Revenue 2012: $156,481Expenses 2012: $108,264Net Income 2012: $48,2172012Revenue 2013: $105,560Expenses 2013: $119,632Net Income 2013: -$14,0722013Revenue 2014: $223,654Expenses 2014: $177,938Net Income 2014: $45,7162014Revenue 2015: $142,828Expenses 2015: $182,071Net Income 2015: -$39,2432015Revenue 2016: $237,579Expenses 2016: $223,154Net Income 2016: $14,4252016Revenue 2017: $200,741Expenses 2017: $235,026Net Income 2017: -$34,2852017Revenue 2018: $353,106Expenses 2018: $372,614Net Income 2018: -$19,5082018Revenue 2019: $249,629Expenses 2019: $223,805Net Income 2019: $25,8242019Revenue 2020: $220,297Expenses 2020: $233,268Net Income 2020: -$12,9712020Revenue 2021: $148,488Expenses 2021: $133,891Net Income 2021: $14,5972021Revenue 2022: $460,574Expenses 2022: $254,071Net Income 2022: $206,5032022Revenue 2023: $399,010Expenses 2023: $245,100Net Income 2023: $153,9102023Revenue 2024: $389,750Expenses 2024: $358,694Net Income 2024: $31,0562024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$389,750
Expenses$358,694
Net Income$31,056
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$715,393
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$715,393
Revenue
$389,750
Expenses
$358,694
Net income
$31,056
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.15$0.00$7.15$3.90$3.59$0.31
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$8.26$0.28$7.98$3.99$2.45$1.54
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.65$0.16$6.49$4.61$2.54$2.07
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.42$0.00$4.42$1.48$1.34$0.15
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.29$0.00$4.29$2.20$2.33$0.13
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.34$0.38$3.96$2.50$2.24$0.26
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.93$0.09$3.84$3.53$3.73$0.20
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.46$0.09$4.37$2.01$2.35$0.34
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.72$0.02$4.71$2.38$2.23$0.14
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.57$0.01$4.56$1.43$1.82$0.39
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.96$0.00$4.96$2.24$1.78$0.46
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.58$0.08$4.50$1.06$1.20$0.14
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.92$0.28$4.64$1.56$1.08$0.48
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.16$0.00$4.16$1.74
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.54$0.00$4.54$1.75$1.17$0.57
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$405,991
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Raise awareness and educate the public about bonsai

Gsbf was formed to raise public awareness and educate the public about the art of bonsai.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$364,734$399,754▲ $35,020
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$310,763$172,513▼ $138,250
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$150,781$143,126▼ $7,655
Total Assets$826,278$715,393▼ $110,885
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$27,863--
Total Liabilities$27,863$0▼ $27,863
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$798,415$715,393▼ $83,022
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$798,415$715,393▼ $83,022
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$826,278$715,393▼ $110,885

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$143,126$221,111$364,237
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael M RobertsPresident
Marcus JunielVice President
Susanne MullerBonsai Garden at Lake Merritt
Robert HilversClark Bonsai Collection
Cheryl ManningHungtington Bonsai Garden
Pam GrassmidtMember
Damon DuboisSecretary
Doreen NewmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$336,391
Program Service Revenue
$8,994
Investment Income
$45
Other Revenue
$44,320
All Other Contributions
$279
Change in Net Assets
$31,056
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$302,222
Total Fundraising Expense$65,133
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$30,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$26,472
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$150,610--$150,610
Grants to Domestic Orgs$30,000--$30,000
Other Salaries and Wages$21,472--$21,472
Office Expenses$2,789$11,140-$13,929
Occupancy$11,276--$11,276
Insurance$10,570--$10,570
Depreciation Depletion$7,655--$7,655
Advertising$6,450--$6,450
Other Expenses$6,000-$65,133$6,000
Comp Disqual Persons$5,000--$5,000
Fees for Services Accounting$3,650--$3,650
Information Technology$2,206--$2,206
Travel$1,689--$1,689
Fees for Services Management$50--$50
Total Functional Expenses$282,421$11,140$65,133$358,694
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Huntington LibrarySan Marino, CA-Funds to Support Bonsai Garden$30,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Mamm Auction$85,130$85,130$31,856$53,274
Bonsaiathn$51,693$51,693$14,436$37,257
Total Events$136,823$136,823$46,292$90,531
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Provided to officers and trustees at annual meeting.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Established by officers and trustees at annual meeting.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Returns are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Golden State Bonsai Federation
EIN
95-3447952
In Care Of
% DOREEN NEWMAN
Phone
9167999575
Address
PO BOX 340694, SACRAMENTO, CA 95834

Signing Officer

Name
Doreen Newman
Title
Treasurer
Phone
9167999575
Signed
2025-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1979
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Emily Rivenes Inc
Address
PO Box 1357, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Preparer
Emily Rivenes
Phone
5302726103
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

“Differences in beginning to ending year account balance adjustments gsbf business 337 gsbf convention -3,634 clark chapter* -84,820 huntington chapter -3,109 oakland chapter** -50,826 oakland accts rec** 24,182 accounts receivable 3,681 reconciliation adj 111 * clark chapter created its own 501c3. They retained the assets designated to their chapter. ** some data in the electronic records of the oakland books were inadvertently deleted by the long standing volunteer bookkeeper and were unable to be retrieved. Banking records verify that funds appear to be accurate, however, the electronic data is corrupted to the point that the books were unable to be reconciled. To rectify this, a prof bookkeeper has been hired to manage the bookkeeping going forward”

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“See overflow statement other expenses”

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PROVIDED TO OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES AT ANNUAL MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ESTABLISHED BY OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES AT ANNUAL MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DIFFERENCES IN BEGINNING TO ENDING YEAR ACCOUNT BALANCE ADJUSTMENTS GSBF BUSINESS 337 GSBF CONVENTION -3,634 CLARK CHAPTER* -84,820 HUNTINGTON CHAPTER -3,109 OAKLAND CHAPTER** -50,826 OAKLAND ACCTS REC** 24,182 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 3,681 RECONCILIATION ADJ 111 * CLARK CHAPTER CREATED ITS OWN 501C3. THEY RETAINED THE ASSETS DESIGNATED TO THEIR CHAPTER. ** SOME DATA IN THE ELECTRONIC RECORDS OF THE OAKLAND BOOKS WERE INADVERTENTLY DELETED BY THE LONG STANDING VOLUNTEER BOOKKEEPER AND WERE UNABLE TO BE RETRIEVED. BANKING RECORDS VERIFY THAT FUNDS APPEAR TO BE ACCURATE, HOWEVER, THE ELECTRONIC DATA IS CORRUPTED TO THE POINT THAT THE BOOKS WERE UNABLE TO BE RECONCILED. TO RECTIFY THIS, A PROF BOOKKEEPER HAS BEEN HIRED TO MANAGE THE BOOKKEEPING GOING FORWARD
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4SEE OVERFLOW STATEMENT OTHER EXPENSES
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g
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