Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc
- Assets
- $198.8m
- Revenue
- $44.6m
- Investments
- $1.9m
- Employees
- 573
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 06/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 58-1313284
Organization Overview
Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1976. 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, Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc employed 573 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Atlanta Botanical Garden 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 12/2021, Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc generated $44.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $29.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.6% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN IS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PLANT COLLECTIONS FOR DISPLAY, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, CONSERVATION AND ENJOYMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
DURING 2021, THE GARDEN HOSTED 760,593 VISITORS TO ITS PREMISES AND AT YEAR END, HAD 43,485 MEMBERS OF VARIOUS MEMBERSHIP CLASSES. VISITORS CAN EXPERIENCE NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE THROUGH STUNNING, EVER-CHANGING GARDEN DISPLAYS AND EXHIBITIONS. PERMANENT DISPLAYS FOCUS ON PLANT DIVERSITY, ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES, CONSERVATION, AND ADAPTATIONS TO SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTS. THE ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN HAS ONE OF THE MOST COMPLETE ORCHID REPOSITORIES IN THE WORLD, AS WELL AS A STATE-OF-THE-ART TISSUE CULTURE LAB CONTRIBUTING TO THE EMERGING FIELD OF HIGH-TECH PLANT PROPAGATION. ITS COLLECTIONS INCLUDE RARE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES NOT SEEN ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD.
THE ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN'S FOCUS ON EDUCATION MOTIVATES GARDEN STAFF TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE VARIOUS LECTURE EVENTS INCLUDING A SERIES TO PROMOTE HORTICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS. AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM, SCHOOL TOURS, AND CAMPS, ALONG WITH WEEKLY PROGRAMS INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION, BRING ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE TO CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. FROM ACHIEVING PEACE THROUGH TAI CHI AND LEARNING TO DRAW FAVORITE FLOWERS, TO CHEF EVENTS AND IMPROVING GREEN SPACE AT HOME, THE GARDEN'S ROBUST SELECTION OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND KNOWLEDGEABLE TRAINING TEAM ENGAGES THE PUBLIC AT A VARIETY OF LEVELS.
GARDEN STAFF CONTINUES WORKING TO SAVE RARE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES AND TO INVESTIGATE METHODS OF TISSUE CULTURE AND PLANT PROPAGATION. OUR SOUTHEASTERN CENTER FOR CONSERVATION FOCUSES ON FOUR CORE AREAS OF RESEARCH: HABITAT RESTORATION AND MONITORING, CONSERVATION GENETICS AND EVOLUTIONARY STUDIES, POLLINATOR SURVEYS, AND A CONSERVATION SEED BANK. THE GARDEN'S DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION WORK IS CRITICAL TO PRESERVING OUR NATURAL HERITAGE AND POSITIVELY AFFECTING INTERNATIONAL PLANT POPULATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Pat Matheson President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $692,404 |
Art Fix COO | Officer | 40 | $255,272 |
Gary Doubrava Jr CFO | Officer | 40 | $180,704 |
Leslie Myers VP Development | 40 | $176,450 | |
Jessica Boatright VP Marketing | 40 | $156,850 | |
Emily Coffey Vp, Conservation | 40 | $150,237 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Environmental Service Partners Llc Cleaning Service | 12/30/21 | $405,567 |
Daniller Company Member Acquisition | 12/30/21 | $343,531 |
Jason B Gamrath Llc Exhibit Artist | 12/30/21 | $329,194 |
Marksman Security Corporation Security | 12/30/21 | $255,476 |
Caldwell Tree Card Tree Care/light Inst | 12/30/21 | $286,029 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $713,611 |
| Fundraising events | $327,037 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,493,453 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,641,289 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $85,973 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,175,390 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $20,536,152 |
| Investment income | $1,342,832 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $519,962 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,035,475 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$136,533 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,180,010 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $44,604,397 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $25,000 |
| 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. | $1,267,690 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $240,861 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $9,270,727 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $242,077 |
| Other employee benefits | $965,445 |
| Payroll taxes | $688,183 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $47,399 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $122,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $376,538 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $39,053 |
| Fees for services: Other | $61,927 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,301,296 |
| Office expenses | $178,177 |
| Information technology | $563,588 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $154,901 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $771,428 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,200,247 |
| Insurance | $661,647 |
| All other expenses | $747,979 |
| Total functional expenses | $29,932,315 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,305,477 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,550,783 |
| 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 | $447,513 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,251,040 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $102,673,108 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $66,299,415 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,926,672 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $370,196 |
| Total assets | $198,824,204 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,850,762 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,022,519 |
| 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 | $20,504,691 |
| Other liabilities | $11,859,505 |
| Total liabilities | $39,237,477 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $118,997,156 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $40,589,571 |
| 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 | $198,824,204 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc has recieved totaling $26,482.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Skk Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Mary Brown Fund Of Atlanta Georgia Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $4,500 |
H Foundation Clearwater, FL PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $3,500 |
Mary Brown Fund Of Atlanta Georgia Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,122 |
The Joseph G & Inez Crawford Burtchaell Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Mr & Mrs Jack K Holland Family Foundation Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $360 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $30,263,580 |
| Admin Expense | $26,610 |
| Net Contributions | $11,301,827 |
| Other Expense | $949,226 |
| Ending Balance | $40,589,571 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc Atlanta, GA | $198,824,204 | $44,604,397 |
Naples Botanical Garden Inc Naples, FL | $57,624,895 | $16,619,674 |
Brookgreen Gardens Pawleys Island, SC | $64,590,978 | $20,787,822 |
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc Sarasota, FL | $76,954,019 | $19,275,923 |
Ida Cason Callaway Foundation Pine Mountain, GA | $48,458,160 | $4,681,748 |
North Carolina Arboretum Society Asheville, NC | $3,736,133 | $5,608,957 |
Montgomery Botancial Center Inc Miami, FL | $32,395,379 | $3,972,088 |
Cape Fear Botanical Garden Fayetteville, NC | $10,170,619 | $2,345,891 |
Mckee Botanical Garden Inc Vero Beach, FL | $16,253,485 | $2,547,624 |
Mobile Memorial Gardens Inc Mobile, AL | $10,534,972 | $2,677,981 |
Huntsville Madison County Botanical Garden Society Inc Huntsville, AL | $23,752,323 | $2,244,928 |
North Carolina Botanical Garden Foundation Inc Chapel Hill, NC | $11,597,686 | $1,557,018 |