Botanica Inc is located in Wichita, KS. The organization was established in 1986. 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 12/2021, Botanica Inc employed 90 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Botanica 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 12/2020, Botanica Inc generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO GENERATE ENTHUSIASM FOR HORTICULTURE AND ENLIGHTEN PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, ARTISTIC, AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BOTANICAL GARDENBOTANICA HAS ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINS THEMED BOTANICAL GARDENS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. OUR SEVENTEEN PLUS ACRES FEATURE MORE THAN 4,000 SPECIES OF PLANTS BOTH NATIVE AND NEW TO THE REGION. ALL 35 OF OUR CURRENT THEMED GARDENS ARE DESIGNED TO EMPHASIZE COLLECTIONS IN DISPLAY SETTINGS (I.E. BUTTERFLY GARDEN, SENSORY GARDEN, WILDFLOWER MEADOW, WOODLAND BIRD GARDEN, CHINESE GARDEN,ETC) TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE THE VISITOR. THE GARDENS ARE DECORATED WITH A COLLECTION OF ELEGANT SCULPTURES, FLOWING STREAMS, FOUNTAINS, AND WATERFALLS THAT COMPLEMENT THE BEAUTY OF PLANTS AND THAT CREATE A VISUALLY STUNNING ATMOSPHERE. IN ADDITION, SEASONAL DISPLAYS, SUCH AS THE TULIP DISPLAY, BUTTERFLY HOUSE, SUMMER ANNUAL DISPLAY, CHRYSANTHEMUM DISPLAY AND PANSY HOUSE, INTERCHANGE TO ADD ENJOYMENT, EXCITEMENT AND YEAR-ROUND INTEREST.
EDUCATIONTHE DIVERSITY OF THE GARDEN DISPLAY AREAS PROVIDES A RICH HORTICULTURAL AND VISUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL VISITORS. THIS DIVERSITY ALLOWS FOR A CONSISTENT GROWTH IN THE NUMBER AND VARIETY OF YOUTH AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE CLASSES, LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS ON HORTICULTURAL AND CONSERVATION RELATED TOPICS ARE PRESENTED ON SITE AND PROVIDED THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN WHICH BOTANICA PROVIDES HORTICULTURE INFORMATION TO STUDENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW ONE ACRE DOWNING CHILDREN?S GARDEN WILL ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CAPACITY TO ACCOMMODATE FIVE TIMES THE CURRENT ENROLLMENT PROGRAM. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE MAINTENANCE OF THE FRANK GOOD LIBRARY, THE LARGEST SINGLE REPOSITORY OF HORTICULTURAL AND GENERAL GARDENING INFORMATION IN SOUTH-CENTRAL KANSAS. THE COLLECTION CONSISTS OF OVER 4000 BOOKS, PERIODICALS, CATALOGS, SLIDES, AND VIDEOTAPES ON MATERIALS THAT ECHO BOTANICA?S GARDEN AREAS AND INTERESTS.
MEMBERSHIPSUPPORT FROM MEMBERSHIP HELPS US TO MAINTAIN BOTANICA AS ONE OF THE MIDWEST?S LEADING BOTANICAL GARDENS AND ALLOWS US TO FURTHER OUR MISSION. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES FULFILLS THE BENEFITS OF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE FLORAL DISPLAYS, ACTIVITIES/EVENTS AND PROGRAMS AT THE GARDENS THROUGH NEWSLETTERS, E-NEWSLETTERS AND PRINT PIECES TO THE MEMBERSHIP BASE AND PROVIDES ACTIVITIES PROMOTING CONTINUED INVOLVEMENT AND INTEREST IN THE ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jade Palisi Past President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Janet Miller President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Denise Gros Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Marty Miller Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Suzanne Castro-Miller Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ron Coleman Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $660,086 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,319,054 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $242,186 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,979,140 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,437,277 |
Investment income | $76,402 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $258,766 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $96,897 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,848,482 |
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 | $1,535,298 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $96,507 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,921 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,830 |
Advertising and promotion | $178,288 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $165,627 |
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 | $340,164 |
Insurance | $42,936 |
All other expenses | $111,136 |
Total functional expenses | $3,200,823 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,198,201 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $109,781 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,802 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $67,238 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $308 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,651,991 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $4,850,216 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $13,879,537 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $73,257 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $157,567 |
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 | $160,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $186,166 |
Total liabilities | $576,990 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,820,000 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,482,547 |
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 | $13,879,537 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Botanica Inc has recieved totaling $7,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Berry Foundation Inc Wichita, KS PURPOSE: ANNUAL GIFT | $7,500 |
Beg. Balance | $1,047,032 |
Earnings | $130,796 |
Admin Expense | $5,822 |
Other Expense | $33,489 |
Ending Balance | $1,138,517 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Powell Gardens Inc Kingsville, MO | $24,088,775 | $5,681,718 |
Myriad Gardens Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | $8,456,636 | $6,613,892 |
Botanica Inc Wichita, KS | $13,879,537 | $3,848,482 |
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Vail, CO | $8,505,693 | $2,228,984 |
Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Incorporated Lincoln, NE | $757,081 | $709,687 |
Tulsa Garden Center Inc Tulsa, OK | $1,922,876 | $681,817 |
Plant Select Fort Collins, CO | $455,522 | $346,967 |
Sunset Gardens Inc Centralia, MO | $541,925 | $315,195 |
Verona Gardens Homes Association Overland Park, KS | $225,689 | $0 |
Liberty Garden Apartments Inc Wright City, MO | $347,756 | $0 |
Garden Center Association Broomfield, CO | $286,860 | $0 |
Lendonwood Gardens Inc Grove, OK | $419,701 | $0 |