Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum is located in Superior, AZ. The organization was established in 1938. 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. Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum 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, Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BOYCE THOMPSON SOUTHWESTERN ARBORETUM (BTSA) IS AZ'S OLDEST AND LARGEST BOTANICAL INSTITUTION. IT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1924 BY THE FOUNDER OF MAGMA MINING COMPANY, WILLIAM BOYCE THOMPSON, FOR THE PURPOSE OF "INSTILLING IN PEOPLE AN APPRECIATION OF PLANTS." BTSA IS NOW VISITED BY OVER 120,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. LOCATED AN HOUR EAST OF AZ'S STATE CAPITAL, BTSA COVERS 350 ACRES WITH 135 ACRES OF CULTIVATED GARDENS FROM DESERTS AROUND THE WORLD ENCOMPASSING 4,025 TAXA.BTSA'S ACTIVITIES WERE COOPERATIVELY MANAGED BY BOYCE THOMPSON SOUTHWESTERN ARBORETUM, INC., ARIZONA STATE PARKS, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; THAT ARRANGEMENT CEASED TO EXIST BY THE CLOSE OF FISCAL YEAR 2019. BTSA IS NOW MANAGED SOLELY BY THE NONPROFIT BTSA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lynne Nemeth Director Of Development | 40 | $123,632 | |
Ann Mckinnon Development Departme | 40 | $77,822 | |
Leslie H Bunchek Finance Department | 40 | $58,771 | |
Leonard Drayton Facilities Departmen | 40 | $52,507 | |
Shelbi Storms Visitor Services Dep | 40 | $51,621 | |
Lynnea Spencer Visitor Services Dep | 40 | $50,125 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Native Resources Intl | 6/29/20 | $102,973 |
Native Resources Intl | 6/29/20 | $102,973 |
Wood Excavation & Septic Inc | 6/29/20 | $51,000 |
Wood Excavation & Septic Inc | 6/29/20 | $51,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $794,455 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $117,603 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $246,213 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $246,213 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $306,446 |
Other Income | $1,413,201 |
Total Revenue | $2,877,918 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $123,632 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $1,123,632 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $237,295 |
Interest | $10,750 |
Taxes | $93,087 |
Depreciation | $166,772 |
Occupancy | $123,783 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $23 |
Printing and publications | $36,013 |
Other expenses | $362,442 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $2,326,770 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $0 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $2,326,770 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,121,083 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $154,900 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $49,116 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $22,532 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $115,736 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,088,901 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $11,174,604 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $149,825 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $259,535 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $400,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $809,360 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum has recieved totaling $117,230.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Bessemer Giving Fund Woodbridge, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
American Express Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
American Express Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
American Express Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $60 |
American Express Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $60 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
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 |
Tucson Botanical Gardens Tucson, AZ | $7,479,246 | $3,474,163 |
Ruth Bancroft Garden Inc Walnut Creek, CA | $5,532,672 | $2,150,535 |
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Vail, CO | $8,505,693 | $2,228,984 |