The Columbus Botanical Gardens Inc is located in Columbus, GA. The organization was established in 1999. 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 12/2020, Columbus Botanical Gardens Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Columbus Botanical 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 12/2020, Columbus Botanical Gardens Inc generated $815.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $871.2k during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 24.7% 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
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A BOTANICAL GARDEN FOR THE EDUCATION AND BETTERMENT OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS, GA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A BOTANICAL GARDEN FOR THE EDUCATION AND BETTERMENT OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS, GA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Stefan Bloodworth Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $120,200 |
Jim Akin Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Kent Butler Vice President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jenny Adams President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Cindy Alexander Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Suzy Edge Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $51,867 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $603,631 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $655,498 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $159,524 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $815,022 |
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. | $120,200 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $96,160 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $329,070 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $22,303 |
Payroll taxes | $35,932 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,850 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $40,754 |
Office expenses | $38,250 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $58,018 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $3,995 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $134,833 |
Insurance | $25,928 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $871,164 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,970,772 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,719,936 |
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 | $2,077,226 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,767,934 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,000 |
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 | $82,375 |
Total liabilities | $142,375 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $820,574 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,804,985 |
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 | $8,767,934 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that The Columbus Botanical Gardens Inc has recieved totaling $736,548.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Mildred Miller Fort Foundation Inc Columbus, GA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION | $500,000 |
Bradley Turner Foundation Inc Columbus, GA PURPOSE: GENERAL AND OPERATING | $75,000 |
Jordan Foundation Inc Columbus, GA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $40,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $39,000 |
Beloco Foundation Inc Columbus, GA PURPOSE: GENERAL USE OF DONEE | $25,000 |
George And Ann Swift Family Foundation Inc Columbus, GA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $18,500 |
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 |