Dubuque Arboretum Association Inc
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $523.7k
- Investments
- $200.2k
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Dubuque, IA
- Founding
- 12/1981
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 42-1160989
Organization Overview
Dubuque Arboretum Association Inc is located in Dubuque, IA. The organization was established in 1981. 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 03/2022, Dubuque Arboretum Association Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dubuque Arboretum Association 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 03/2022, Dubuque Arboretum Association Inc generated $523.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $380.1k during the year ending 03/2022. 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
PROMOTE INTEREST AND EDUCATION IN PLANTS AND TREES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DUBUQUE ARBORETUM IS A 57 ACRE PUBLIC GARDEN. IT IS THE ONLY ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN IN THE USA MAINTAINED ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEERS. MANY DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS MAINTAIN TREES, PLANTS & SHRUBS, AND SEED-GIFTS WHICH ARE LABELED THROUGHOUT THE GARDEN. THE GARDENS CONSIST OF A FORMAL ROSE GARDEN,BAUSMAN OLD GARDEN OF ROSES,ENGLISH KNOT GARDEN,FORMAL ENGLISH GARDEN,HERB GARDEN,MCGREGER'S CHILDREN'S GARDEN,HOSTA GARDEN,JAPANESE GARDEN,IOWA STATE AND ALL AMERICAN TEST GARDENS,ANNUAL AND PERENNIAL GARDENS, COMMUNITY GARDEN OF EAT'N AND DWARF CONIFERS. THE DUBUQUE ARBORETUM HAS THE LARGEST PUBLIC HOSTA GARDEN IN THE UNITED STATES (13,000 WITH 700 VARIETIES), RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL HOSTA SOCIETY. WE OFFER FREE SUNDAY CONCERTS AND OPEN AIR FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR LUNCHEONS & MEETINGS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sandi Helgerson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $65,007 |
Jenna Hirtz Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $7,258 |
Marsha Abbott Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Steven Ulstad Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Mozena Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sue Simon Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $16,495 |
| Fundraising events | $10,725 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $71,175 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $214,552 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $312,947 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $55,763 |
| Investment income | $69,030 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $12,129 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $52,123 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $21,726 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $523,718 |
| 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. | $98,831 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,603 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,020 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,511 |
| Office expenses | $48,433 |
| Information technology | $10,215 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,548 |
| Travel | $447 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $162 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $68,963 |
| Insurance | $8,718 |
| All other expenses | $1,556 |
| Total functional expenses | $380,084 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $195,426 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $773,832 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,517,796 |
| Investments—other securities | $200,181 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,687,235 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,109 |
| 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 | $3,109 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,642,766 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $41,360 |
| 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 | $2,687,235 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Dubuque Arboretum Association Inc has recieved totaling $49,901.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Of Greater Dubuque Dubuque, IA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $29,872 |
Dubuque Racing Association Ltd Dubuque, IA PURPOSE: LEGACY TREE LEARNING PROJECT | $20,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $29 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,692,526 |
| Earnings | $25,451 |
| Ending Balance | $1,717,977 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Chicago Horticultural Society Glencoe, IL | $333,124,052 | $72,376,611 |
Missouri Botanical Garden Board Of Trustees St Louis, MO | $365,170,993 | $58,989,201 |
Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL | $321,129,910 | $28,928,117 |
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation Chaska, MN | $56,554,497 | $11,223,885 |
Powell Gardens Inc Kingsville, MO | $24,088,775 | $5,681,718 |
Green Bay Botanical Garden Inc Green Bay, WI | $16,307,811 | $3,306,952 |
Anderson Gardens Rockford, IL | $13,394,743 | $2,213,455 |
Butterfly House & Aquarium Inc Sioux Falls, SD | $3,989,001 | $1,856,510 |
Rotary Botanical Gardens Inc Janesville, WI | $3,144,621 | $1,397,418 |
Quad City Botanical Center Foundation Rock Island, IL | $4,957,225 | $828,470 |
Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Incorporated Lincoln, NE | $757,081 | $709,687 |
Iowa Arboretum Inc Madrid, IA | $3,776,984 | $807,261 |