Arboretum San Antonio is located in San Antonio, TX. 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 12/2023, Arboretum San Antonio employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arboretum San Antonio is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ARBORETUM SAN ANTONIO (ASA), A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 2021, IS BUILDING A WORLD-CLASS ARBORETUM ON THE FORMER REPUBLIC GOLF COURSE IN THE HEART OF SAN ANTONIOS HISTORIC SOUTHSIDE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ASA HAS SELECTED NATIONALLY-RENOWNED LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN FIRM SASAKI TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN FOR THE DESIGN OF THE ARBORETUM. WHILE THE 188-ACRE SPACE HAS NOT YET BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO THE ARBORETUM, THE NATURAL AREA IS ALREADY IDEAL FOR PROMOTING PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. RESEARCH CONFIRMS THE SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND COGNITIVE HEALTH BENEFITS EXPERIENCED BY TIME SPENT IN NATURE, INCLUDING DECREASING SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION, IMPROVING MOOD, REDUCING STRESS, AND INCREASING SELF-ESTEEM. ASA IS CURRENTLY DEVELOPING WALKING THRIVE AS OUR CLIMATE CHANGES, AND A COMPREHENSIVE ROSTER OF NATURE-BASED AND HEALTH AND IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT. ONCE DEVELOPED, THE ARBORETUM WILL FEATURE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE TRAILS, RECREATIONAL AMENITIES AND ACTIVITIES, A TREE NURSERY TO PROPAGATE NATIVE AND NATURALIZED TREES THAT ARE ABLE TO ADAPT AND THRIVE AS OUR CLIMATE CHANGES, AND A COMPREHENSIVE ROSTER OF NATURE-BASED AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS BILINGUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO BE OFFERED IN THE ARBORETUM AND TARGETED LOCATIONS AROUND SAN ANTONIO. ASA WILL ALSO OFFER AN OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM PERTAINING TO THE SCIENCE OF TREES TO BE DEVELOPED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH REGIONAL SCHOOLS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTANISTS, BIOLOGISTS, ARBORISTS, AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS THAT WILL ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE OF NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS AND NATIVE SPECIES RELEVANT TO THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER BASIN AND SURROUNDING AREAS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ARBORETUM WILL BE AN IMPORTANT EXPANSION OF SAN ANTONIOS GREENWAY NETWORK BY CONNECTING TO THE HOWARD W. PEAK GREENWAY TRAILS SYSTEM, A NETWORK OF APPROXIMATELY 82 MILES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Henry Cisneros Founder | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Evangelina Flores Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leo Gomez Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Fred Jones Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Anguiano Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jane Macon Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,306,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $291,083 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,597,083 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,597,083 |
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. | $145,830 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $11,507 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,511 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $158,550 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,548 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $45,125 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,793 |
Office expenses | $9,370 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,318 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $58,758 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,475 |
Total functional expenses | $445,785 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $168,174 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,002,749 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,170,923 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,186 |
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 | $6,186 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $164,737 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,000,000 |
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 | $2,170,923 |