The Dawes Arboretum
- Assets
- $86.9m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 82
- Location
- Heath, OH
- Founding
- 06/1932
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 31-4379601
Organization Overview
The Dawes Arboretum is located in Heath, OH. The organization was established in 1932. 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 09/2022, Dawes Arboretum employed 82 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dawes Arboretum 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 09/2022, Dawes Arboretum generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.0% per year over the past 3 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEDICATED TO ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH THE CONSERVATION OF TREES, NATURE AND HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DAWES ARBORETUM SCIENCE & CONSERVATION AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENTS MANAGE 2,000 ACRES OF CONTIGUOUS LAND IN LICKING COUNTY, OHIO WHICH IS EXPLORED BY NEARLY 100,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION TO 4 MILES OF AUTO TOUR TRAILS, THE ARBORETUM HAS OVER 14 MILES OF WALKING TRAILS THAT GUIDE VISITORS THROUGH SPECIALTY GARDENS, MEADOWS, WETLANDS AND WOODLANDS. THE SCIENCE & CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT MANAGES ALL OF THE ARBORETUM'S NATURAL AREAS, MAINTAINS EXTENSIVE PLANT RECORDS, CURATES A DIVERSE COLLECTION OF PLANTS AND PLANT MATERIALS, AND CONDUCTS EXTENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. NEARLY 5,800 MEMBERS AND 150 VOLUNTEERS (INCLUDING TRAINED LAND STEWARDS) SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ARBORETUM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
THE DAWES ARBORETUM'S LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (L&E) INSTRUCTS AND ENGAGES DAILY WITH NEARLY 5,800 MEMBERS, 100,000 VISITORS AND THE EXTENDED COMMUNITY. L&E OFFERS NATURE EDUCATION AND EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN THROUGH SELF-GUIDED INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE ON GROUNDS AS WELL AS PROFESSIONALLY LED PROGRAMMING AND CURRICULA FOCUSED ON STEM AND THE PROMOTION OF OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING. ANNUALLY, CAMP DAWES WELCOMES OVER 3,000 SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (5-14) FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO SAFELY OBSERVE AND EXPLORE NATURE. STRUCTURED AND SELF-GUIDED CURRICULA ENGAGES CHILDREN IN A VARIETY OF ECO-SYSTEMS, CREATES OUTDOOR-INSPIRED CRAFTS WITH FRIENDS AND CULTIVATES A LIFELONG SENSE OF CURIOSITY AND ADVENTURE AS IT RELATES TO OUR NATURAL WORLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Luke Messinger Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $138,261 |
Katie Carter COO | Officer | 40 | $112,131 |
Henry Hauser Chair/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1.39 | $0 |
David Trautman Treasurer/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 0.11 | $0 |
Ted Prasse Secretary/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1.11 | $0 |
Grant Douglass Trustee | Trustee | 1.83 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $303,713 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $314,908 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,529 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $618,621 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $251,276 |
| Investment income | $2,465,655 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $59,997 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $846,966 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $34,024 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,280,700 |
| 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. | $343,952 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,988 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,449,572 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $96,335 |
| Other employee benefits | $442,950 |
| Payroll taxes | $263,834 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,702 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $205,653 |
| Fees for services: Other | $183,661 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $212,742 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $317,604 |
| Travel | $47,104 |
| 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 | $612,136 |
| Insurance | $58,898 |
| All other expenses | $57,838 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,927,181 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,888 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,028,803 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $103,751 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $67,679 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,378,358 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $66,175,464 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $112,912 |
| Total assets | $86,881,855 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $367,436 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $367,436 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $86,505,421 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,998 |
| 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 | $86,881,855 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that The Dawes Arboretum has recieved totaling $74,154.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: URBAN AFFAIRS | $40,500 |
Charles Lathrop Pack Tr Brooklyn, OH PURPOSE: PROTECTION AND PROPAGATION | $18,400 |
Licking County Foundation Newark, OH PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, OR TO SUPPORT A SPECIFIC ART INSTALLATION | $10,000 |
Pope Family Foundation Dublin, OH PURPOSE: TO ENHANCE NATURAL PARKS | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $154 |
Hale Family Foundation Inc Naples, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $98,484,209 |
| Earnings | -$18,045,154 |
| Admin Expense | $1,046,369 |
| Other Expense | $5,037,173 |
| Ending Balance | $74,355,513 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Spring Grove Cemetery And Arboretum Cincinnati, OH | $191,924,626 | $28,116,391 |
Phipps Conservatory And Botanical Gardens Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $77,535,021 | $14,561,463 |
Holden Arboretum Kirtland, OH | $193,917,757 | $10,821,026 |
Cleveland Botanical Garden Cleveland, OH | $35,890,779 | $5,647,210 |
The Dawes Arboretum Heath, OH | $86,881,855 | $4,280,700 |
Holden Arboretum Trust Brooklyn, OH | $70,979,176 | $2,444,577 |
John J Tyler Arboretum Media, PA | $14,721,113 | $3,488,444 |
Aline And Edgar Igleheart Foundation Inc Evansville, IN | $77,304,816 | $7,418,048 |
Wellfield Botanic Gardens Inc Elkhart, IN | $16,109,169 | $9,384,636 |
Awbury Arboretum Association Inc Philadelphia, PA | $1,466,230 | $1,055,916 |
Greener Partners Norristown, PA | $477,388 | $839,071 |
Evergreen Memorial Gardens Greensburg, PA | $2,643,917 | $457,761 |