The Dawes Arboretum

Organization Overview

The Dawes Arboretum is located in Newark, 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 09/2024, Dawes Arboretum employed 101 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 09/2024, Dawes Arboretum generated $5.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.0m during the year ending 09/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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DEDICATED TO ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH THE CONSERVATION OF TREES, NATURE AND HISTORY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE DAWES ARBORETUM SCIENCE & CONSERVATION AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENTS MANAGE 2,000 ACRES OF CONTIGUOUS LAND IN LICKING COUNTY, OHIO WHICH IS EXPLORED BY OVER 115,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION TO 4 MILES OF AUTO TOUR TRIALS, THE ARBORETUM HAS OVER 14 MILES OF WALKING TRIALS THAT GUIDE VISITORS THROUGH SPECIALTY GARDENS, MEADOWS, WETLANDS, AND WOODLANDS. THE SCIENCE & CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT MANAGES ALL THE ARBORETUM'S NATURAL AREAS, MAINTAINS EXTENSIVE PLANT RECORDS, CURATES A DIVERSE COLLECTION OF PLANTS AND PLANT MATERIALS, AND CONDUCTS EXTENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. NEARLY 5,300 MEMBERS AND 346 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 5,300 MEMBERS, 115,000 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 WELCOME OVER 3,200 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 RELATED TO OUR NATURAL WORLD.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Henry Hauser
Chair
$0
Ted Prasse
Secretary
$0
David Trautman
Treasurer
$0
Megan Wood
Trustee
$0
Colley Stowell
Trustee
$0
Melissa Arch
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$335,167
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $248,910
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$973,390
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $12,902
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,557,467
Total Program Service Revenue$365,745
Investment income $2,063,762
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $58,603
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,663,685
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $58,233
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,788,800

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