Worcester County Horticultural Society

Organization Overview

Worcester County Horticultural Society, operating under the name Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 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 03/2022, Tower Hill Botanic Garden employed 122 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tower Hill Botanic Garden 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 03/2022, Tower Hill Botanic Garden generated $8.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.7m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 7 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TOWER HILL CREATES EXPERIENCES WITH PLANTS THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE AND IMPROVE THE WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HORTICULTURE - TOWER HILL BOTANIC GARDEN FEATURES SEVENTEEN DISTINCT GARDENS, TWO INDOOR CONSERVATORIES, MEADOWS, WOODLAND PLANT COLLECTIONS, TRAILS, 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. 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, TOWER HILL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PARTNER WITH ORGANIZATIONS ON PROJECTS SUCH AS TREE MAINTENANCE, URBAN GREENING, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND MORE. 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 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 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
Grace Elton
CEO
$191,778
Jane Ellis
Cfoo
$138,859
James Karadimos
Vice President
$0
Alfred D Leeson Jr
Vice President
$0
Matthew Mattus
Secretary
$0
Shirley Williams
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
Daniel L Maltby
Construction Vendor
$102,500
Michael S Coffin Llc
Construction Vendor
$771,233
Herb Tobin Consulting
Fundraising Consultant
$102,285
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$891,310
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $780,910
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,274,316
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $57,842
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,946,536
Total Program Service Revenue$1,834,490
Investment income $1,060,605
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $164,780
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,787,701
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $76,516
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,887,318

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Worcester County Horticultural Society has recieved totaling $25,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Nathaniel Wheeler Tr Ua

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$25,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$25,734,081
Earnings$703,572
Net Contributions$371,935
Other Expense$328,872
Ending Balance$26,480,716

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