Desert Botanical Garden is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1949. 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 09/2022, Desert Botanical Garden employed 266 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Desert Botanical 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 09/2022, Desert Botanical Garden generated $39.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $21.9m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GARDEN'S COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY IS TO ADVANCE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, EXHIBITION AND CONSERVATION OF DESERT PLANTS OF THE WORLD WITH EMPHASIS ON THE SONORAN DESERT. WE WILL ENSURE THAT THE GARDEN IS ALWAYS A COMPELLING ATTRACTION THAT BRINGS TO LIFE THE MANY WONDERS OF THE DESERT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HORTICULTURE - PROPAGATING & MAINTAINING A LIVING PLANT COLLECTION OF OVER 50,000 DESERT PLANTS WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THOSE INHABITING THE SONORAN DESERT, MANY OF WHICH ARE ENDANGERED SPECIES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO WORKS TO PRESERVE DESERT PLANT LIFE OUTSIDE OF ITS COLLECTION BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE BEAUTY, VARIETY AND FRAGILITY OF DESERT PLANT LIFE BY DISPLAYING AND INTERPRETING ITS COLLECTION FOR THE PUBLIC AT ITS GARDEN IN PHOENIX, AZ WHICH IN THE CURRENT YEAR ATTRACTED APPROXIMATELY 495,000 VISITORS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. EDUCATION - PROVIDES PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND EDUCATORS THAT PROMOTE GREATER ENJOYMENT, UNDERSTANDING AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE SONORAN DESERT. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING AT THE DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN PROMOTES A SCIENTIFICALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY LITERATE COMMUNITY THROUGH HANDS-ON, NATURE-BASED LEARNING, AND GARDEN STAFF AND RESOURCES. THESE PLACE-BASED EXPERIENCES INSPIRE A CONNECTION TO THE UNIQUE WONDERS OF THE SONORAN DESERT, ENCOURAGE CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD, AND IGNITE A LIFE-LONG APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. INFORMAL PROGRAMS SPAN THE AGES OF INFANTS TO TEENAGERS ALONGSIDE THEIR CAREGIVERS THROUGH INQUIRY-BASED INVESTIGATIONS THAT INCORPORATE ART, SCIENCE, MUSIC, AND MUCH MORE. IN FY 2022, CACTUS CLUBHOUSE OPENED IN THE FALL FOR WEEKEND PROGRAMMING (FRI-SUN, 9:00AM-4:00PM). OVER THE WINTER HOLIDAYS, AND THEN STARTING FULLY IN SPRING 2022 (FEBRUARY-MAY), THE CLUBHOUSE OPENED 7 DAYS A WEEK. THE CACTUS CLUBHOUSE WELCOMED 19,436 VISITORS, INCLUDING OVER 8,100 CHILDREN. CACTUS CLUBHOUSE ADMISSION WAS INCLUDED WITH GARDEN ADMISSION AND MEMBERHSIP. SCHOOL PROGRAMS, TEENS IN THE GARDEN & GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS PAUSED DURING THE PANDEMIC. REINTRODUCING THESE PROGRAMS HAS BEEN A PROGRESSIVE EFFORT. FIELD TRIPS REMAINED CANCELLED THROUGH FY22; OUTREACH PROGRAMMING HAS BEEN REINTRODUCED, WITH SEVERAL THEMATIC UNITS BEING TAKEN OUT TO SCHOOLS. THERE WERE 13 OFF-SITE VISITS TO SCHOOS, PROVIDING SCIENCE-BASED UNITS HIGHILGHTING THE BIOLOGY OF THE SONORAN DESERT. ELEVEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE TEENS IN THE GARDEN PROGRAM AS IT WAS REINTRODUCED POST-PANDEMIC. EACH MONTH, STUDENTS ENGAGED IN VARIOUS VOLUNTEER, RESEARCH, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH GARDEN STAFF AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kenneth J Schutz Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $339,679 |
Margaret Burke Cfoo | Officer | 40 | $219,952 |
Elaine Mcginn Chief Experience Officer | 40 | $162,656 | |
Kimberlie Mccue Chief Science Officer | 40 | $146,562 | |
Tina Wilson Senior Director Of Horticu | 40 | $146,452 | |
Marcia Flynn Sr Director Event Services | 40 | $118,532 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Sbd - Studio Strategic Management Construction Project Services | 9/29/22 | $527,318 |
Pro Em Operations Security Services | 9/29/22 | $392,151 |
Wilson Electric Services Construction Project Services | 9/29/22 | $326,933 |
Lukens Company Printing And Mailing Services | 9/29/22 | $288,504 |
Mastercorp Commercial Services Cleaning Services | 9/29/22 | $198,623 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,394,799 |
Fundraising events | $551,971 |
Related organizations | $713,864 |
Government grants | $2,544,437 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,063,229 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $109,783 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,268,300 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $17,806,225 |
Investment income | $11,203 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$6,851 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,403,648 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,725,344 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $39,207,596 |
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. | $645,653 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $153,885 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $9,414,675 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $198,176 |
Other employee benefits | $1,244,524 |
Payroll taxes | $548,328 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,119,329 |
Advertising and promotion | $858,071 |
Office expenses | $807,473 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $291,733 |
Travel | $247,975 |
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 | $1,460,965 |
Insurance | $333,927 |
All other expenses | $538,058 |
Total functional expenses | $21,915,839 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,388,150 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,666,364 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $8,195,955 |
Accounts receivable, net | $103,512 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $47,154 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $524,362 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,730,451 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $615,874 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $73,858 |
Other assets | $15,353,749 |
Total assets | $67,699,429 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,622,332 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,180,298 |
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 | $842,689 |
Other liabilities | $50,762 |
Total liabilities | $5,696,081 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $35,109,198 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $26,894,150 |
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 | $67,699,429 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Desert Botanical Garden has recieved totaling $11,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Shirley C Caris Family Foundation Scottsdale, AZ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Sycamore Farms Family Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: CHARITY | $1,000 |
Beg. Balance | $19,127,527 |
Earnings | -$3,539,058 |
Net Contributions | $34,111 |
Other Expense | $716,064 |
Ending Balance | $14,906,516 |
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 |
Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix, AZ | $67,699,429 | $39,207,596 |
Descanso Gardens Guild Inc La Canada Flintridge, CA | $18,003,648 | $13,487,216 |
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $41,433,162 | $7,409,122 |
Quail Gardens Foundation Inc Encinitas, CA | $12,969,442 | $5,829,721 |
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Trustees Of Rancho Santa Ana Botan Claremont, CA | $30,352,791 | $6,285,503 |
San Francisco Botanical Garden Society At Strybing Arboretum San Francisco, CA | $28,257,332 | $7,447,772 |
South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation Inc Palos Verdes, CA | $7,245,065 | $6,772,558 |
Japanese Friendship Garden Society Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $20,950,553 | $6,471,956 |
Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Inc Arcadia, CA | $16,499,897 | $6,980,616 |
Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum Superior, AZ | $11,174,604 | $2,877,918 |