Botanical Research Institute Of Texas Inc

Organization Overview

Botanical Research Institute Of Texas Inc is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (U50) the organization is classified as: Biological & Life Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Botanical Research Institute Of Texas Inc employed 130 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Botanical Research Institute Of Texas 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, Botanical Research Institute Of Texas Inc generated $12.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.4% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BRIT'S MISSION IS TO CONSERVE OUR NATURAL HERITAGE BY DEEPENING OUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE PLANT WORLD AND ACHIEVING PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE VALUE PLANTS BRING TO LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

RESEARCH. BRIT'S RESEARCH PROGRAM IS THE FOUNDATIONAL ACTIVITY UPON WHICH THE INSTITUTE ACHIEVERS ITS MISSION. BRIT ACTS AS A CATALYST WITHIN THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS GLOBALLY CHALLENGING PROBLEMS BY USING VARIOUS BOTANICAL LENSES (TAXONOMY, ECOLOGICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL, AND GENOMICS). RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY BRIT MAKES THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE, SOMETIMES DIRECTLY THROUGH IMPROVEMENTS TO LIFE AND SOMETIMES INDIRECTLY THROUGH INCREASING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD WHICH ALLOWS US TO BECOME MORE RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS OF THE PLANET.


EDUCATION. BRIT DEVELOPS AND PRESENTS NUMEROUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS COVERING VARIOUS TOPICS IN BOTANY, ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION. PROGRAMS ARE PRESENTED TO VARIOUS GROUPS INCLUDING EDUCATORS, STUDENTS AND THE PUBLIC. THE BRIT SEED (SCIENCE-BASED EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION DESIGN) SCHOOL FOR EDUCATORS INSPIRES AND SUPPORTS EDUCATORS IN CONNECTING CHILDREN TO NATURE THROUGH THE USE OF OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS, NATURE AND URBAN ENVIRONMENTS. BRIT PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THAT COMBINE RESEARCH-BASED BEST PRACTICES WITH HANDS-ON, REAL WORLD LEARNING THROUGH OUTDOOR INQUIRY, PLACE-BASED EDUCATION AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING.


GARDEN. EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2020, THE BOTANICAL INSTITUTE OF TEXAS (BRIT) ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH TO MANAGE THE FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN (FWBG). FWBG IS A 110-ACRE BOTANIC GARDEN ADJACENT TO BRIT IN THE CULTURAL DISTRICT OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS. THE GARDEN IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND CONTAINS VARIOUS HORTICULTURAL DISPLAYS INCLUDING A JAPANESE GARDEN AND A ROSE GARDEN. IN ADDITION TO INDIVIDUAL VISITATION, THE GARDEN IS ALSO USED FOR MANY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS.


COLLECTIONS. THE CORNERSTONE OF THE BOTANICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS IS ITS HERBARIUM AND BOTANICAL LIBRARY. BRIT'S HERBARIUM, A COLLECTION OF MORE THAN ONE MILLION DRIED PLANT SPECIMENS REPRESENTING MUCH OF EARTH'S PLANT DIVERSITY, IS AMONG THE LARGEST IN THE UNITED STATES. BRIT'S COLLECTIONS-BASED RESEARCH PROVIDES INFORMATION FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES AND IS A RESOURCE FOR RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, STUDENTS, TEACHERS, PLANT ENTHUSIASTS, GARDENERS, HOSPITALS, AND MANY OTHERS. BRIT'S PLANT COLLECTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO HELP FULFILL OUR MISSION TO ACHIEVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE VALUE THAT PLANTS BRING TO LIFE.PRESS. IN ADDITION TO THE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS DESCRIBED ON LINES 4A, 4B, AND 4C, BRIT PUBLISHES THE JOURNAL OF BOTANICAL RESEARCH OF TEXAS (JBRIT), WHICH PRESENTS RESEARCH FROM BRIT RESEARCHERS AS WELL AS LEADING RESEARCHERS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. BRIT ALSO PUBLISHES MONOGRAPHS AND BOTANICAL BOOKS SUCH AS THE ILLUSTRATED FLORA OF NORTH TEXAS AND THE ILLUSTRATED FLORA OF EAST TEXAS WHICH ARE LEADING WORKS IN BOTANICAL EDUCATION IN TEXAS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$467,807
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$2,852,985
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,011,160
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $90,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,331,952
Total Program Service Revenue$3,512,936
Investment income $14,002
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $520,181
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $13,341
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $448,388
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,840,800

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Botanical Research Institute Of Texas Inc has recieved totaling $1,051,733.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Fort Worth Garden Club Inc

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: DONATION TO HELP THE BEAUTIFICATION OF THE FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN IN TEXAS AND TO HELP PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF HORTICULTURE IN THE AREA.

$447,618
Bird Family Foundation

Fort worth, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$250,000
Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: CELEBRAMOS

$75,000
Yamagata Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$51,000
$45,000
Community Foundation Of North Texas

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: FOR FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN: EXCLUSIVELY FOR ONGOING MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE ROCK SPRINGS GARDEN AREA

$28,018
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$69,161,626
Earnings$10,279,242
Net Contributions$282,250
Other Expense$2,852,985
Ending Balance$76,870,133

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