Bullington Gardens Inc is located in Hendersonville, NC. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (J22) the organization is classified as: Job Training, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Bullington Gardens Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bullington Gardens 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 12/2023, Bullington Gardens Inc generated $339.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $213.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.8% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONNECT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED HORTICULTURE EDUCATION; TO DEMONSTRATE THE BEAUTY AND VALUE OF NATIVE AND ORNAMENTAL PLANTS THROUGH THEMED PUBLIC GARDENS; AND TO ENHANCE THE LIFE SKILLS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL OR MENTAL CHALLENGES THROUGH HORTICULTURE THERAPY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HORTICULTURE THERAPY PROGRAMS OFFERING PLANT-BASED ACTIVITIES TO STUDENTS AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AS A MEANS OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT, REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS. STUDENTS TEND GARDENS, LEARN PROPAGATION TECHNIQUES, AND ENJOY THE GROUNDS. SERVED 287 STUDENTS AND 183 TEENS.
CONDUCT WORKSHOPS THAT CONNECT CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED HORTICULTURE EDUCATION. EDUCATED OVER 795 ADULTS IN EDUCATIONAL CLASSES OR ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOPS. TAUGHT 1,104 STUDENTS IN CLASSES OR FIELD TRIPS.
PROVIDE A BOTANICAL EXPIERENCE FOR THE USE, EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE GENERAL POPULATION. HELD 59 WORKSHOPS OR COMMUNITY EVENTS IN 2023. HOSTED NATURE CAMP IN JULY 2023 FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. GAVE TEN COMMUNITY GROUPS FREE USE OF ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING FOR MEETINGS. HOSTED 8,702 VISITORS TO FAIRY TRAIL, INCLUDING 4,912 ADULTS AND 3,850 CHILDREN FROM 41 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND 18 FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Becky Polonsky Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Martin Eble Vice Chairpe | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Andra Nus Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary German Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jackie Honeycutt Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joellen Johnson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $19,583 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $157,380 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $176,963 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $42,367 |
Investment income | $19,653 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,605 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $12,145 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $83,412 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $339,716 |
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 | $114,983 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,231 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $550 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,329 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,874 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,939 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,507 |
Office expenses | $2,143 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,165 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $16,859 |
Insurance | $7,397 |
All other expenses | $3,663 |
Total functional expenses | $213,666 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $85,963 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $167,739 |
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 | $400,666 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $249,414 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $903,782 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,308 |
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 | $120,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $138,308 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $676,322 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $89,152 |
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 | $903,782 |