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RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN INC

aka The Ruth Bancroft Garden   |   Walnut Creek, CA   |  www.ruthbancroftgarden.org

Mission

The mission of the Ruth Bancroft Garden, Inc. is to preserve, promote, and enhance Ruth Bancroft’s world-class collection of water-conserving plants displayed in her exceptionally designed garden for the education, inspiration, and enjoyment of the public.

Ruling year info

1994

Executive Director

Dane Callihan

Main address

1552 Bancroft Road

Walnut Creek, CA 94598 USA

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EIN

68-0310041

NTEE code info

Botanical Gardens, Arboreta and Botanical Organizations (C41)

Botanical, Horticultural, and Landscape Services (C40)

Garden Club, Horticultural Programs (C42)

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Our programs

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Children's Education Program

The program is a two-hour, interactive exploration of The Ruth Bancroft Garden. The curriculum is designed to meet the California science and history content standards for third grade. Students take a guided walk through the garden to learn about succulent plants and adaptation, propagation, flowers and pollinators, and local history. They will see many wonderful examples of drought-tolerant plants from around the world that are appropriate for Bay Area gardens.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth

Where we work

Our results

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Number of free participants on field trips

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Children's Education Program

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Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Because of a generous donor the organization was able to welcome students from Title 1 low-income schools from the area, including bus transportation, in the fall of 2022.

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Goals & Strategy

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How we listen

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Financials

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Operations

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RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN INC

Board of directors
as of 10/23/2023
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Board chair

Ms. Cheryl Nobusada

The Ruth Bancroft Garden Inc.

Term: 2022 - 2024

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes