Olbrich Botanical Society Inc

Organization Overview

Olbrich Botanical Society Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Olbrich Botanical Society Inc employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Olbrich Botanical Society 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 12/2022, Olbrich Botanical Society Inc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS ENRICHES LIFE BY NOURISHING AND SHARING THE BEAUTY OF GARDENS, JOY OF GARDENING, THE KNOWLEDGE OF PLANTS, AND THE DIVERSITY OF OUR WORLD. OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS IS DEDICATED TO THE CREATION, CONSERVATION, AND INTERPRETATION OF GARDENS AND PLANT COLLECTIONS HARDY TO THE AMERICAN MIDWEST OR NATIVE TO THE WORLD'S TROPICAL FORESTS FOR STUDY, ENJOYMENT, AND PUBLIC BENEFIT. THE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP OF OLBRICH BOTANICAL SOCIETY AND THE CITY OF MADISON PARKS DIVISION MAKES THE MISSION POSSIBLE. OLBRICH BOTANICAL SOCIETY PROVIDES EXTENSIVE PROGRAMMING IN ADULT, YOUTH INCLUDING K - 5 CLASSROOMS, AND FAMILY EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR EVERYDAY VISITORS AS WELL AS FEE-BASED PROGRAMS AND CONCERTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITIONS: OLBRICH OFFERS A NUMBER OF FREE AND LOW-COST PROGRAMS TO MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT HAVE EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS RELATING TO THE PLANT AND GARDEN COLLECTIONS. PROGRAMMING AT OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS ARE GENERALLY MISSION-RELATED, ARE TRADITIONAL ACTIVITIES HELD WITHIN THE GARDENS, AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES OR PURE ENJOYMENT WITHIN THE GARDENS FOR ALL AUDIENCES. IN 2022, PROGRAMMING RETURNED TO PRE-PANDEMIC OPERATIONS.


GIFT SHOP AND OTHER -MERCHANDISE OFFERED IN THE GIFT SHOP IS RELATED TO GARDENING, IS MADE BY LOCAL ARTISTS OR COMPANIES, IS FAIR TRADE, OR IS MISSION RELATED.


EDUCATION PROGRAMS: EDUCATION PROGRAMMING OFFERED IN 2022 CONTINUED TO BE A MIX OF VIRTUAL OFFERINGS AND IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING. DUE TO POPULARITY, MANY OF THE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS CONTINUED.


GARDEN AND CONSERVATORY MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT: OLBRICH BOTANICAL SOCIETY ASSISTS THE CITY OF MADISON PARKS DIVISION TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE OLBRICH'S OUTDOOR GARDENS AND BOLZ CONSERVATORY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tanya Zastrow
Executive Director
$92,466
Philip Bradbury
President
$0
Alnisa Allgood
Vice President
$0
Renee Boyce
Secretary
$0
Laura Peterson
Treasurer
$0
Julie Rupert
Past President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$515,090
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$312,084
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$986,797
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $40,790
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,813,971
Total Program Service Revenue$1,046,016
Investment income $54,960
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,372
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $218,241
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,136,331

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Olbrich Botanical Society Inc has awarded $2,147,232 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

OLBRICH BOTANICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION INC

PURPOSE: BRIDGING NATURE AND ARTS ENDOWMENT

$10,000

CITY OF MADISON PARKS DIVISION

PURPOSE: NON-PROFIT'S PORTION OF CAPITAL PROJECT: LEARNING CENTER AND PRODUCTION GREENHOUSES

$2,137,232
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