Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve Association Inc
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- New Hope, PA
- Founding
- 02/1963
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-6262778
Organization Overview
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve Association Inc is located in New Hope, PA. The organization was established in 1963. According to its NTEE Classification (C40) the organization is classified as: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve Association Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve Association 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 12/2021, Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve Association Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION IS TO INSPIRE THE APPRECIATION AND USE OF NATIVE PLANTS BY SERVING AS A SANCTUARY AND AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PRESERVE ASSISTS THE PARK COMMISSION WITH MAINTAINING, IMPROVING, PRESERVING & BEAUTIFYING THE WILDFLOWER PRESERVATION BY OBTAINING, PLANTING, AND MAINTAINING A REPRESENTATIVE COLLECTION OF NATURAL FLORA PLANTS OF PENNSYLVANIA. THEY ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND HORTICULTURAL PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON NATIVE PLANTS. THE FOLLOWING ARE NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE YEAR. -LAUNCHED THE 2022-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN, FACILITATED BY RELEVANT STRATEGIES & SOLUTIONS -HELD THE FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL LAND ETHICS SYMPOSIUM -SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR THE BOARD AND FINANCE COMMITTEE -CLEANED OUT AND ADDRESSED EMERGENCY REPAIRS NEEDS FOR THE 1935 AMERICAN CHESTNUT LOG CABIN -REGAINED STAFF POSITIONS LOST DUE TO COVID-RELATED REDUCTIONS IN OPERATIONS, INCLUDING BOOKKEEPER & BUSINESS MANAGER, DIRECTOR OF DONOR & PARTNER RELATIONS, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, AND EVENTS & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR -ADDED ADDITIONAL STAFF FOR NURSERY SUPPORT (NURSERY ASSISTANT) THROUGH DONOR FUNDING -EXHIBITED AT THE 2021 PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW TO 500,000+ PEOPLE -CONVERTED UNDERUTILIZED SPACE IN THE VISITOR CENTER TO ADDITIONAL OFFICES TO BETTER SUPPORT STAFF SOCIAL DISTANCING -FORMALIZED AND IMPLEMENTED SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED STAFF PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS -PRODUCED AN HISTORIC 33,000+ NATIVE PLANTS FOR SALE, GENERATING RECORD- BREAKING 250,000 IN GROSS REVENUE -REPRISED THE CROSSING CHOIR'S PERFORMANCE OF THE FOREST IN PENN'S WOODS -HOSTED ANNUAL DONORS OF DISTINCTION APPRECIATION EVENT IN THE MOORE PAVILION, JOINED BY STATE SENATOR STEVE SANTARSIERO AND US CONGRESSMAN BRIAN FITZPATRICK -HELD SECOND ANNUAL ONLINE SILENT AUCTION, GENERATING NEARLY 20,000 IN REVENUE -LAUNCHED INAUGURAL ROOTED IN OUR FUTURE SIGNATURE FUNDRAISER, GENERATING ALMOST 60,000 IN GROSS REVENUE -HELD THE GRAND OPENING OF AQUETONG MEADOW, A 3 -ACRE ADDITION TO THE MEADOWS ON THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE PRESERVE PROPERTY -WELCOMED THREE NEW MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES -INSTALLED NEW MISTING GREENHOUSE TO SUPPORT PROPAGATION OF ADDITIONAL NATIVE SPECIES
GIFT SHOP AND PLANT SALES FOR PRODUCTS RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Couchman Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $103,792 |
Andy Strauss Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Judy Eby Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Chris Holzner Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Iveta Gigova Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Davies Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $127,074 |
| Fundraising events | $63,385 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $159,092 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $340,848 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $690,399 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $267,763 |
| Investment income | $58,784 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $13,129 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,098 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $195,900 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,239,073 |
| 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. | $113,070 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,761 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $498,559 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,685 |
| Other employee benefits | $31,346 |
| Payroll taxes | $49,024 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,050 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $60 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,395 |
| Office expenses | $44,940 |
| Information technology | $11,698 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $61,476 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $51,251 |
| Insurance | $23,376 |
| All other expenses | $2,912 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,001,821 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $545,784 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $175,148 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $10,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,400 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $25,036 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $37,692 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $480,264 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,130,152 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,408,476 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,694 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $55,339 |
| 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 | $97,033 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,408,002 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,903,441 |
| 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 | $3,408,476 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve Association Inc has recieved totaling $10,906.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mika Foundation Inc Wake Forest, NC PURPOSE: FLOWER PRESERVE | $10,906 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $915,085 |
| Earnings | $79,336 |
| Admin Expense | -$4,248 |
| Net Contributions | $50,000 |
| Other Expense | -$75,656 |
| Ending Balance | $964,517 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Wave Hill Incorporated Bronx, NY | $101,469,355 | $9,504,204 |
Garden Conservancy Inc Garrison, NY | $37,745,946 | $5,247,680 |
Harlem Grown Inc New York, NY | $3,571,663 | $4,441,808 |
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve Association Inc New Hope, PA | $3,408,476 | $1,239,073 |
National Turfgrass Evaluation Program Inc Beltsville, MD | $702,786 | $725,727 |
Civic Garden Center Of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $1,598,343 | $584,378 |
Sustainable Food Alliance Inc New York, NY | $546,636 | $471,078 |
Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $416,762 | $478,390 |
Ohio Landscape Association Broadview Heights, OH | $407,592 | $394,726 |
Foundation For Landscape Studies Inc New York, NY | $0 | $22,629 |
Grow It Green Morristown Inc Morristown, NJ | $538,000 | $488,268 |
American Society Of Landscape Architects New York Chapter New York, NY | $483,930 | $254,866 |