Tucson Botanical Gardens
- Assets
- $7.5m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $16.2k
- Employees
- 61
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Founding
- 01/1970
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-7037310
Organization Overview
Tucson Botanical Gardens is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1970. 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 06/2022, Tucson Botanical Gardens employed 61 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tucson Botanical 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 06/2022, Tucson Botanical Gardens generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.5% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH PLANTS AND NATURE THROUGH ART, SCIENCE, HISTORY AND CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
GARDEN PLANT COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITS TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS (TBG) HAS CONSISTENTLY BEEN AWARDED IN THE MEDIA, THE BEST BOTANICAL GARDEN IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA BY THE COMMUNITY. TBGS COLLECTION EXCEEDS 7,000 PERENNIAL PLANTS AND ATTRACTS 150,000 GUESTS A YEAR. THERE ARE OVER 5,000 MEMBERS, 4 GALLERIES, 2 GIFT SHOPS, A LIVE TROPICAL BUTTERFLY & ORCHID EXHIBIT, EDNAS EATERY CAF, AND ROTATING EXHIBITS. THIS YEAR, TBG WAS ONE OF 10 GARDENS WORLDWIDE TO HOST SEEING THE INVISIBLE, A TRAVELING EXHIBIT CURATED BY THE JERUSALEM BOTANIC GARDEN.
EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS EDUCATIONAL & OUTREACH PROGRAMS: TBG OFFERS CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & LECTURES TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES & BACKGROUNDS. IN A NORMAL YEAR OVER 12,000 CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH PROGRAMS AND TBGS HORTICULTURAL THERAPY PROGRAM WORKS WITH OVER 1,300 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH BOTH OUTREACH AND ON-SITE PROGRAMS. TBG ALSO OFFERS DISPLAYS, EXHIBITS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT HIGHLIGHT TOPICS OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL INTEREST TO THE COMMUNITY. AN ANNUAL LECTURE SERIES IS PRODUCED TO BROADEN THE IMPACT OF THE ONSITE EXHIBITS.
SPECIAL EXHIBITS: OUTDOOR EXHIBITS INCLUDED ROTATING HORTICULTURAL AND FLORAL DISPLAYS, GLASS & STEEL SCULPTURES, AND NEON LIGHTS, AS WELL AS AN AUGMENTED REALITY EXHIBIT, "SEEING THE INVISIBLE" CURATED BY THE JERUSALEM BOTANIC GARDEN. EXHIBITS IN THE FOUR GALLERIES INCLUDED EGYPTIAN TAPESTRIES FROM RAMSES WISSA WASSEF ART CENTRE, VICKI WESTOVER PHOTOS, THE WATERCOLORS OF DONNA HELMS, THE HERITAGE PLANT EXHIBIT OF THE AMERICAN BOTANICAL SOCIETY, AND THE ALL THINGS NATURE PAINTINGS OF DAVID CONKLIN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michelle Conklin Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $148,723 |
Lynn Richards Finance Dire | Officer | 40 | $69,590 |
Katharine Kent Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Lex President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Mccloskey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ellen Wheeler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $40,489 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,656,786 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $74,241 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,697,275 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,573,461 |
| Investment income | $27,690 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $4,407 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,800 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $172,109 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,474,163 |
| 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. | $240,272 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,404 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $757,242 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $62,164 |
| Payroll taxes | $74,891 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,095 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $85,425 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,053 |
| Fees for services: Other | $94,390 |
| Advertising and promotion | $90,397 |
| Office expenses | $135,377 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $130,156 |
| Travel | $8,870 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,400 |
| Interest | $2,533 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $136,534 |
| Insurance | $29,731 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,188,535 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,503,350 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $586,062 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $54,170 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $200,752 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $166,383 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,118,494 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $833,811 |
| Investments—other securities | $16,224 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,479,246 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $181,824 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $283,136 |
| 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 | $312,359 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $777,319 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,428,363 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $273,564 |
| 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 | $7,479,246 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Tucson Botanical Gardens has recieved totaling $1,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ross And Patty Mc Callister Foundation Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $184,670 |
| Net Contributions | $21,000 |
| Ending Balance | $205,670 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Descanso Gardens Guild Inc La Canada Flintridge, CA | $18,003,648 | $13,487,216 |
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $41,433,162 | $7,409,122 |
Quail Gardens Foundation Inc Encinitas, CA | $12,969,442 | $5,829,721 |
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Trustees Of Rancho Santa Ana Botan Claremont, CA | $30,352,791 | $6,285,503 |
San Francisco Botanical Garden Society At Strybing Arboretum San Francisco, CA | $28,257,332 | $7,447,772 |
South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation Inc Palos Verdes, CA | $7,245,065 | $6,772,558 |
Japanese Friendship Garden Society Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $20,950,553 | $6,471,956 |
Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Inc Arcadia, CA | $16,499,897 | $6,980,616 |
Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum Superior, AZ | $11,174,604 | $2,877,918 |
Tucson Botanical Gardens Tucson, AZ | $7,479,246 | $3,474,163 |
Ruth Bancroft Garden Inc Walnut Creek, CA | $5,532,672 | $2,150,535 |
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Vail, CO | $8,505,693 | $2,228,984 |