VISIT PROGRAMS & EVENTS RENTALS SUPPORT ABOUT TICKETS DONATE ABOUT About Descanso Gardens Guild, Inc. OUR MISSION “Descanso Gardens is a unique Southern California landscape distinguished by its specialized botanic collections, historical significance, and rare natural beauty. Our mission is to practice exemplary stewardship of Descanso’s distinctive character and assets; offer people an experience close to nature; and cultivate understanding of the natural world and people’s place in it through inspiration, education and example.” GOVERNANCE The Gardens are operated by the Descanso Gardens Guild, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in a public-private partnership with Los Angeles County. The annual budget of $12 million is funded by memberships, philanthropic gifts, fees and support from Los Angeles County. Board of Trustees Ann Murphy, Chair Jim Levin, Vice Chair Jennifer Kuo Baxter, Secretary Wendy Lees, Treasurer Milene Apanian Dr. Dimple Bhasin John D’Angona Laura Furey Blythe Haaga Parker Lovell Holder Katie King Kay Linden Ben Logan Sandra Mays Greg McLemore Peggy Miller Patsy Pinney Marie Queen Ned Russell Brad Schwartz Linda Segal Donald Voss Clarissa Weirick Juliann Rooke, (Ex Officio Trustee) Executive Director, Descanso Gardens FINANCIAL INFORMATION 2020 Annual Report/ Audited Financial Statements 2020 Form 990 2019 Form 990 2019 Audited Financial Statements 2018 Annual Report 2018 Form 990 2018 Audited Financial Statements 2017 Annual Report 2017 Financial Statements OUR SENIOR LEADERSHIP . Juliann Rooke Executive Director David Stork Chief Operations Officer Jenina Garrett Chief Financial Officer Somer Sherwood-White Director of Advancement David Bare Director of Horticulture and Garden Operations Emi Yoshimura Director of Education Cristeen Martinez Director of Membership and Guest Experience LET'S KEEP IN TOUCH! SIGN UP NOW VISIT PROGRAMS & EVENTS RENTALS SUPPORT ABOUT TICKETS DONATE 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 (818) 949-4200 | membership@descansogardens.org © 2021 Descanso Gardens Guild | Site by Blackbaud