Arboretum Foundation
- Assets
- $5.5m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 08/1937
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 91-0613583
Organization Overview
Arboretum Foundation is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1937. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Arboretum Foundation employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arboretum Foundation 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 06/2020, Arboretum Foundation generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 9.1% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2017, Arboretum Foundation has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $4,634,879. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE, PROTECT, AND ENHANCE THE WASHINGTON PARK ARBORETUM FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CAPITAL PROJECTS: THE FOUNDATION GRANTED FUNDS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOTANIC GARDENS AND TO THE CITY OF SEATTLE FOR CLEAN-UP, PLANTINGS, REMOVAL OF INVASIVE PLANTS, AND GENERAL BEAUTIFICATION ON LAKE WASHINGTON BOULEVARD NEAR THE RECENTLY COMPLETED ARBORETUM LOOP TRAIL. THE FOUNDATION ALSO GRANTED FUNDS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOTANIC GARDENS TOWARD A NEW MULTI-YEAR PROJECT TO RENOVATE THE RHODODENDRON GLEN COLLECTION OF THE ARBORETUM. THE FOUNDATION ALSO GRANTED FUNDS TO THE CITY OF SEATTLE FOR RESTORATION OF THE NORTH SECTION OF THE POND AT THE SEATTLE JAPANESE GARDEN. OTHER SMALL PROJECTS WERE ALSO UNDERTAKEN.
MAINTENANCE: THE FOUNDATION MADE ITS REGULAR ANNUAL GRANT FOR ARBORETUM MAINTENANCE AND RENEWAL TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOTANIC GARDENS TO SUPPORT THE ARBORIST PROGRAM AND THE PACIFIC CONNECTIONS GARDEN. OTHER MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES ARE MADE WHEN NEEDED.
EDUCATION: THE FOUNDATION EXISTS PRIMARILY TO SUPPORT THE WASHINGTON PARK ARBORETUM AND PROGRAMS OCCURRING WITHIN THE ARBORETUM. TO THIS END, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND FUNDS FOR THE K-12 PROGRAMS THAT ARE RUN BY THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOTANIC GARDENS. SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS WERE MOSTLY ON HIATUS THIS YEAR DUE TO PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS, HOWEVER SUMMER CAMPS AND OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL WERE ABLE TO RESUME WITH ENHANCED SAFETY PROTOCOLS.
ALTHOUGH CERTAIN ACTIVITIES WERE RESTRICTED IN FY21 DUE TO PANDEMIC CONCERNS, MORE THAN 200 VOLUNTEERS DONATED 3,000 HOURS OF WORK TO THE FOUNDATION DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR. THE FOUNDATION HIRES STAFF TO COORDINATE THE VOLUNTEER STEWARDS PROGRAM FOR PACIFIC CONNECTIONS AND AZALEA WAY. FOUNDATION STAFF OVERSEE THE VOLUNTEER RUN PLANT DONATIONS NURSERY AND THE PAT CALVERT GREENHOUSE WHICH HAVE PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE ONGOING EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING IN HORTICULTURE. FOUNDATION STAFF ALSO COORDINATE A FULL SLATE OF PROGRAMMING AT THE JAPANESE GARDEN AND FOUNDATION VOLUNTEER UNIT 86 PROVIDES DOCENTS TO THE JAPANESE GARDEN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jane Stonecipher Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $138,792 |
Brittany Bolstad Finance Director | Officer | 35 | $49,634 |
Jason Morse Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Sherrey Luetjen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Mike Riley Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Paul Vonckx Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,080,063 |
| Investment income | $70,817 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $160,909 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $25,236 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $59,604 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,607,358 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $218,299 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $527,390 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,670 |
| Other employee benefits | $39,673 |
| Payroll taxes | $68,659 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,136 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,393 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,880 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $36,772 |
| Fees for services: Other | $51,512 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $81,197 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,607 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,864,205 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,330 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $422,260 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,197 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $28,228 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $31,928 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,939 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,953,222 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,481,104 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $82,569 |
| Grants payable | $6,174 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,222 |
| 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 | $129,500 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $220,465 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,260,639 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Arboretum Foundation has awarded $787,152 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PURPOSE: EDUCATION, ARBORISTS, GARDENERS, EQUIPMENT, WOODLAND CREEK BERGER PLAN, WOODLAND CREEK SCHEMATIC, LAKE WASHINGTON BEAUTIFICATION, RHODY GLEN RENOVATION | $714,149 |
CITY OF SEATTLE - SEATTLE PARKS AND RECREATION PURPOSE: COMPOSTING TOILET, DIGITAL LOCK, POND RESTORATION, OTHER | $73,003 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 26 grants that Arboretum Foundation has recieved totaling $1,422,811.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Aldarra Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: VARIOUS PROGRAMS | $585,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $480,700 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $66,000 |
Islands Foundation Richland, WA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS | $65,000 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; ANNUAL GIFT; TO SUPPORT THE TSUTAKAWA GATES REPLACEMENT PROJECT; TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ENDOWMENT FUND | $48,256 |
Seattle Garden Club Seattle, WA PURPOSE: PROJECT FOR RHODODENDRON GLEN: HEALING AN HISTORIC STREAM AND ENGAGING ALL AGES IN URBAN WATER ECOLOGY . | $30,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,264,369 |
| Earnings | $656,191 |
| Net Contributions | $213,007 |
| Other Expense | $94,890 |
| Ending Balance | $4,038,677 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Arboretum Foundation Seattle, WA | $5,481,104 | $1,607,358 |
Friends Of The Columbia Gorge Land Trust Portland, OR | $13,447,636 | $1,193,377 |
Friends Of Eagle River Nature Center Inc Eagle River, AK | $558,732 | $1,472,347 |
Friends Of Lakewood Lakewood, WA | $2,245,343 | $1,016,543 |
Bellevue Botanical Garden Society Bellevue, WA | $3,036,634 | $855,722 |
Western Rivers Forestry Portland, OR | $23,321,308 | $14,485,130 |
Oregonians In Action Fund Tukwila, WA | $0 | $7,160 |
Building Material Thrift Store Bellevue, ID | $97,434 | $373,797 |
Katmai Conservancy Anchorage, AK | $327,216 | $549,706 |
Japanese Garden Foundation Of Oregon Portland, OR | $6,342,217 | $298,995 |
B & L Woodwaste Custodial Trust Olympia, WA | $3,926,353 | $191,827 |
Friends Of The Conservatory Seattle, WA | $110,116 | $0 |