Worcester County Horticultural Society

Organization Overview

Worcester County Horticultural Society, operating under the name New England Botanic Garden At Tower Hill, is located in Boylston, MA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 03/2023, New England Botanic Garden At Tower Hill employed 152 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New England Botanic Garden At Tower Hill is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 03/2023, New England Botanic Garden At Tower Hill generated $8.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.0m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL CREATES EXPERIENCES WITH PLANTS THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE AND IMPROVE THE WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HORTICULTURE - NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL FEATURES SEVENTEEN DISTINCT GARDENS, TWO INDOOR CONSERVATORIES, MEADOWS, WOODLAND PLANT COLLECTIONS, TRAILS, MEADOWS, PONDS, AND CONSERVATION LAND OVER 171 ACRES. IN ADDITION, THE GARDEN HAS A FOCUSED OUTREACH IN SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING WORCESTER, THE SECOND LARGEST CITY IN NEW ENGLAND. NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL STAFF ENGAGES MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROJECTS AIMED IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN URBAN AREAS THROUGH PLANTS AND ACCESS TO NATURE. WITH GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FROM THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PARTNER WITH ORGANIZATIONS ON PROJECTS SUCH AS TREE MAINTENANCE, URBAN GREENING, STORMWATER MAINTENANCE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND MORE. NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL'S OUTREACH WORK ALSO INCLUDES SERVING AS A RESOURCE FOR LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT PLANT-BASED SOLUTIONS TO ISSUES INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CLIMATE CHANGE.


EDUCATION - ALL OF NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL'S EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE AN INQUISITIVE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, DIVERSE COMMUNITY, INSPIRED TO STEWARD AND ADVOCATE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD. WE SEEK TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO WORK TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE AND TO ADDRESS THE GROWING DISCONNECT BETWEEN PEOPLE AND PLANTS. BY EXPERIENCING THE NATURAL WORLD IN YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE GARDEN AND IN THE COMMUNITY, CHILDREN GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL WORLD, BECOMING ADVOCATES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND LIFELONG STEWARDS. INTERACTION WITH PLANTS THROUGH NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS ALLOWS ALL VISITORS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR CONNECTION TO THE WORLD AROUND THEM, BUILD SKILLS TO IDENTIFY AND SOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES, AND GAIN AN AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY TO THESE ISSUES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Alfred D Leeson Jr
Trustee
$0
Matthew Mattus
Secretary
$0
Ulumpixan Athoh'il
Trustee
$0
Matthew Beaton
Trustee
$0
Stephen Pitcher
Trustee
$0
Catherine Colinvaux
Vice President
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Michael S Coffin Llc
Construction Vendor
$771,233
Daniel L Maltby
Construction Vendor
$102,500
Herb Tobin Consulting
Fundraising Consultant
$102,285
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,020,609
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,022,048
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $59,063
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,042,657
Total Program Service Revenue$2,535,232
Investment income $674,972
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $370,165
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$601,866
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $79,810
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,106,342

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