Botanical Garden Association Inc, operating under the name Beech Creek Botanical Garden, is located in Alliance, OH. The organization was established in 2002. 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 12/2023, Beech Creek Botanical Garden employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Beech Creek Botanical Garden 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, Beech Creek Botanical Garden generated $569.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $656.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 21.1% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR PURPOSE FOR EXISTENCE CAN BE SUMMED UP IN FOUR WORDS EDUCATION, PRESERVATION, RECREATION, INSPIRATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND GARDEN - IN MID JUNE THROUGH MID SEPTEMBER THIS FACILITY PROVIDES THE OPPROTUNITY TO OBSERVE NATIVE OHIO BUTTERFLIES IN AN OPEN-AIR YET CONTAINED ENVIRONMENT. LEARNING EXPERIENCES INCLUDE DEVELOPEMENT OF HABITATS THAT ATTRACT BUTTERFLIES AND THE LIFE CYCLE OF NATIVE OHIO BUTTERFLIES. SURROUNDING THE FACILTIY ARE MANY NATIVE OHIO PLANTINGS IN A GARDEN-LIKE SETTING AS WELL AS A PLAYGROUND OF NATURAL MATERIALS. ALL AGES CAN ENJOY THIS PROGRAM AND THE FACILITY IS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE. REVENUE IS DERIVED FROM A MODEST ADMISSION FEE OVER 35,000 VISITORS INCLUDING GROUPS OR ORGANIZATIONS VISIT THE ENTIRE FACILITY.
ALL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS TO HELP ATTRACT VISTORS TO THE CENTER FOR CERTAIN EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. EXAMPLES AMAZING GARDEN, CAMP, CHRISTMAS, SPOOKY SCIENCE.
HALLOWEEN EVENT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Melinda Carmichael Executive Director | Trustee | 72 | $48,000 |
Allison Allsopp Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Frato Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Johnson Keller Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Sonntag Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katelyn Vannoy Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $116,015 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $43,566 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $88,890 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $248,471 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $275,810 |
Investment income | $2,425 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $1,359 |
Net Rental Income | $16,014 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $16,099 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$2,654 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $569,546 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $371,195 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $25 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,982 |
Office expenses | $24,339 |
Information technology | $4,101 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $33,248 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,975 |
Insurance | $9,199 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $656,383 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,700 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $51,659 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | -$94 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $8,610 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $780,335 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,810 |
Total assets | $860,020 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,215 |
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 | $27,306 |
Total liabilities | $42,521 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,700 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $801,799 |
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 | $860,020 |