Friends Of The Cheyenne Botanic Garden is located in Cheyenne, WY. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Cheyenne Botanic Garden 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 06/2021, Friends Of The Cheyenne Botanic Garden generated $550.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $199.4k during the year ending 06/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CHEYENNE BOTANIC GARDENS INSPIRES, BEAUTIFIES, AND ENRICHES THE HIGH PLAINS THROUGH GARDENING, VOLUNTEERIMS, EDUCATION, INSPIRATION AND STEWARDSHIPS.THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THESE FOCUS AREAS:PLANTS-EXHIBIT DIVERSE PLANT COLLECTIONS AND LANDSCAPES.SERVICE AND THERAPY-PROVIDES MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS, HANDICAPPED AND YOUTH-AT-RISK VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE ESSENTIAL IN GROWING THE GARDENS.EDUCATION AND OUTREACH-PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC OPPORTUNITIES AND CREATING DEMONSTRATIONS IN LANDSCAPING, GARDENING, RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE EARTH-FRIENDLY SOLUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE A PLACE OF BEAUTY FOR THE COMMUNITY AND TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT PLANTS AND GARDENING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jill Lovato Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $36,000 |
Khale Lenhart Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kerry Young Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Renee Middleton Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Derek Baker Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ermalinda Hernandez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $33,367 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $405,111 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $438,478 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $31,374 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $80,595 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $550,447 |
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 | $36,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,987 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $500 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $27,973 |
Insurance | $3,488 |
All other expenses | $17,753 |
Total functional expenses | $199,400 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $73,058 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $606,921 |
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 | $3,207 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $97,247 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,364,170 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,200 |
Total assets | $2,150,803 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,845 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,845 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $939,759 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,205,199 |
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 | $2,150,803 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of The Cheyenne Botanic Garden has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Public Gardens Association Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE, COMMUNITY GARDENING & OTHER FOOD GROWING PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Denver Botanic Garden Inc Denver, CO | $12,242,528 | $21,735,027 |
Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc Lehi, UT | $83,874,144 | $45,287,862 |
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Vail, CO | $8,505,693 | $2,228,984 |
Butterfly House & Aquarium Inc Sioux Falls, SD | $3,989,001 | $1,856,510 |
Idaho Botanical Gardens Inc Boise, ID | $3,287,460 | $2,061,377 |
Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Incorporated Lincoln, NE | $757,081 | $709,687 |
Sunset Memorial Gardens Of Aberdeen Inc Aberdeen, SD | $1,358,908 | $545,156 |
Plant Select Fort Collins, CO | $455,522 | $346,967 |
Sawtooth Botanical Garden Inc Sun Valley, ID | $1,054,910 | $264,121 |
Friends Of The Cheyenne Botanic Garden Cheyenne, WY | $2,150,803 | $550,447 |
Garden Center Association Broomfield, CO | $286,860 | $0 |
Garden Valley Senior Inc Garden Valley, ID | $309,461 | $0 |