Buffalo And Erie County Botanical Gardens Society Inc
- Assets
- $6.9m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $1.4m
- Employees
- 40
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 05/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 22-2514024
Organization Overview
Buffalo And Erie County Botanical Gardens Society Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Buffalo And Erie County Botanical Gardens Society Inc employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buffalo And Erie County Botanical Gardens Society Inc 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 12/2020, Buffalo And Erie County Botanical Gardens Society Inc generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 3.7% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE HISTORIC BUFFALO BOTANICAL GARDENS IS A LIVING MUSEUM THAT INSPIRES CURIOSITY AND CONNECTS PEOPLE TO THE NATURAL WORLD, AND IS A PREMIER CULTURAL DESTINATION THAT ENGAGES VISITORS THROUGH A DISTINCT AND UNIQUE PLANT COLLECTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS IS A LIVING MUSEUM, NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, EDUCATION CENTER AND TOURIST DESTINATION THAT GENERATES 94% OF ITS ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET THROUGH ADMISSION, MEMBERSHIP, SPECIAL EVENTS AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. THE SOCIETY METICULOUSLY CARES FOR APPROXIMATELY 43,800 PLANTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, PROVIDES ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ENGAGING EXHIBITS THAT INSPIRE CURIOUSITY AND CONNECT ITS VISITORS WITH THE NATURAL WORLD. DAILY VISITORS ENJOY AN UPLIFTING, FULL SENSORY EXPERIENCE, STUNNING VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AND INDOOR AND OUTDOOR GARDEN SANCTUARIES. DURING 2021, THE BOTANCIAL GARDENS WELCOMED OVER 94,500 VISITORS INCLUDING OVER 6,000 STUDENTS AND ADULTS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OVER 6,500 FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF SPECIAL EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David J Swarts President/ceo (to 3/15/22) | Officer | 40 | $121,868 |
Terry Mickelson Dir Of Finance (oct, 2021 To Present) | Officer | 40 | $14,857 |
Miche Needham CPA Director/chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Wayne Robinson Director/vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tisha Luciani Director/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Herrmann Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $151,594 |
| Fundraising events | $50 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $414,585 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,233,643 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,799,872 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $714,884 |
| Investment income | $21,667 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $56,606 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $30,330 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,632,606 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $133,520 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,415 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $897,089 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,157 |
| Other employee benefits | $129,596 |
| Payroll taxes | $83,569 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,500 |
| Advertising and promotion | $64,836 |
| Office expenses | $43,669 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $167 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $110,032 |
| Insurance | $49,607 |
| All other expenses | $38,273 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,710,703 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,752,017 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,866,727 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $144,521 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $16,340 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $24,778 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,730,608 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,404,036 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,939,027 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $98,877 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $200,047 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $298,924 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,743,200 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,896,903 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,939,027 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Buffalo And Erie County Botanical Gardens Society Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Little-Kittinger Foundation Inc Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Little-Kittinger Foundation Inc Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,238,246 |
| Earnings | $75,934 |
| Ending Balance | $1,314,180 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Phipps Conservatory And Botanical Gardens Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $77,535,021 | $14,561,463 |
Old Westbury Gardens Inc Old Westbury, NY | $41,739,187 | $6,489,449 |
Queens Botanical Garden Society Inc Flushing, NY | $23,726,969 | $4,515,134 |
Snug Harbor Cultural Center And Botanical Garden Staten Island, NY | $4,940,757 | $4,431,802 |
Millbrook Tribute Garden Inc Millbrook, NY | $36,945,411 | $1,089,017 |
Capital Roots Inc Troy, NY | $6,620,596 | $2,944,179 |
Martin Luther King Gardens Inc Englewood, NJ | $27,810,517 | $3,628,610 |
John J Tyler Arboretum Media, PA | $14,721,113 | $3,488,444 |
Buffalo And Erie County Botanical Gardens Society Inc Buffalo, NY | $6,939,027 | $2,632,606 |
Stonecrop Gardens Inc Cold Spring, NY | $49,205,896 | $4,104,347 |
Polly Hill Arboretum Inc West Tisbury, MA | $35,257,188 | $2,310,023 |
Sonnenberg Gardens Canandaigua, NY | $1,371,330 | $1,615,371 |