Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Organization Overview

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens is located in Devon, PA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 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 12/2023, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 9 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE JENKINS ARBORETUM & GARDENS IS TO PRESERVE NATURAL, TRANQUIL WOODLANDS FOR COMMUNITY ENJOYMENT, TO SHOWCASE NATIVE PLANTS AND A WORLD CLASS COLLECTION OF RHODODENDRONS AND AZALEAS, AND TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE THROUGH LEARNING, RESEARCH, AND CONSERVATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EDUCATION - IN ADDITION TO WELCOMING 85,000+ VISITORS ANNUALLY, GARDEN ENTHUSIASTS AND NOVICES ALIKE ARE INVITED TO LEARN AND ENGAGE WITH JENKINS ARBORETUM & GARDENS THROUGH DOZENS OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS ON NATURE AND HORTICULTURE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. JENKINS BELIEVES IN FOSTERING A LOVE OF NATURE AT EVERY AGE, OFFERING PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND WALKS OF LIFE. THE GARDENS FURTHER SERVE AS THE SETTING FOR COMMUNITY CONNECTION THROUGH SEVERAL SPECIAL EVENTS, SUCH AS THE SPRING BLOOMS CELEBRATION AND WINTER LUMINARY WEEKEND. JENKINS IS COMMITTED TO TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROFESSIONALS THROUGH OUR STUDENT PROGRAMS. OUR TWO-YEAR HAMILTON HORTICULTURE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM OFFERS RECENT COLLEGE GRADS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ALONGSIDE OUR HORTICULTURE STAFF IN THE GARDENS AND GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO MAINTAIN AND GROW A PUBLIC GARDEN. OUR SUMMER HORTICULTURE INTERNSHIP AND EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INTERNSHIP OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR 3-4 STUDENTS, TYPICALLY IN COLLEGE, THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND INSPIRE A LOVE FOR GARDENING, NATURE, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT.


HORTICULTURE - JENKINS ARBORETUM & GARDENS IS A PUBLIC BOTANICAL GARDEN, OPEN TO EVERYONE, FREE OF CHARGE, EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR FROM 9 AM TO SUNSET (CLOSING HOURS VARY BY SEASON). THE GARDENS INCLUDE AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF AZALEAS AND RHODODENDRONS GROWN ALONGSIDE PLANTS NATIVE TO THE NORTHEAST REGION. OUR COLLECTION OF 5,000 INDIVIDUAL AZALEAS AND RHODODENDRONS REPRESENTING 1,500 TAXA CONTRIBUTES TO A CONTINENT-WIDE INITIATIVE TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE GENETIC MATERIAL OF THESE PLANTS. WITH 1.2 MILES OF TRAILS WINDING THROUGH 48 ACRES, VISITORS ENJOY THE BUZZ OF SUNNY POLLINATOR PLANTINGS, SHADED WOODLANDS WITH SWEEPS OF SPRING EPHEMERAL WILDFLOWERS, AND AN EXPANSIVE CANOPY OF MATURE OAKS AND TULIP POPLARS. VISITORS TO THE GARDENS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND OBSERVE THE IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES PAIRED WITH GOOD DESIGN THROUGH OUR UNIQUE APPROACH TO ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Pamela Joy Jensen
President
$0
Karen Huang
Vice President
$0
Jason Botzler
Treasurer
$0
Sharon Harris
Secretary
$0
J Joseph Blandy
Board Member
$0
Becky Bradbeer
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$38,057
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$537,801
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$575,858
Total Program Service Revenue$38,848
Investment income $680,332
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $24,363
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $13,894
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $93,404
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,435,918

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