Viles Arboretum
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $313.4k
- Investments
- $528.5k
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Augusta, ME
- Founding
- 05/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 01-0387300
Organization Overview
Viles Arboretum is located in Augusta, ME. The organization was established in 1983. 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 12/2021, Viles Arboretum employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Viles 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 12/2021, Viles Arboretum generated $313.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $196.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.0% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE A NATURAL ENVIRONMENT WITH A WIDE RANGE OF NATURE- BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INTERCONNECTED WITH/BY EVER-CHANGING PUBLIC AND SCHOOL FOCUSED PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS, EVENTS AND EXHIBITS. WE FOCUS ON INTERACTIVE, CREATIVE AND HANDS-ON RESOURCES AND TEACHING WITH A FOCUS ON COMBINING HEALTHY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND AN APPRECIATION OF THE ROLE NATURE PLAYS IN ALL OF OUR LIVES WITH THE FUND OF LEARNING. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE HAS A NATURAL ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF THE WORLD THROUGH THEIR OWN EYES AND BY USING THEIR OWN INTELLECT, AND THIS GUIDES EVERYTHING WE DO. ALL OF THIS TAKES PLACE ON OUR 224 ACRE PRESERVE WITH SIX MILES OF TRAILS, THE SECOND LONGEST WETLAND BOARDWALK IN MAINE, TWENTY BOTANICAL COLLECTIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND MAINE'S LARGES PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE NATURE INSPIRED SCULPTURE EXHIBIT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
EDUCATION PROGRAMS AVAILABLE: WE OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF AFFORDABLE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS, LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES AND ORGANIZED SCHOOL GROUPS. TOPICS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO TREE IDENTIFICATION, POND ECOLOGY, WETLANDS, WILDLIFE HABITAT, SEED DISPERSAL, GEOCACHING, BIRD IDENTIFICATION AND ECOLOGY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Martin Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $48,992 |
Sammee Quong President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Hillary Schultz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jeanette Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Chris York Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tracy Weber Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $25,897 |
| Fundraising events | $9,164 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $120,229 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,853 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $155,290 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,567 |
| Investment income | $10,270 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $37,035 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $52,071 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,304 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $10,417 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $313,420 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $50,003 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,001 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $69,006 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,286 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,339 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,185 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,596 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,429 |
| Office expenses | $14,520 |
| 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 | $4,079 |
| All other expenses | $3,834 |
| Total functional expenses | $196,264 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $72,770 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $22,182 |
| 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 | $659,941 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $528,536 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,283,429 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $104 |
| Total liabilities | $104 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $746,455 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $536,870 |
| 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 | $1,283,429 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Viles Arboretum has recieved totaling $31,005.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation Augusta, ME PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation Augusta, ME PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Helen W Fuller Testamentary Trust Kennebec Savings Bank Agent For Trustee Augusta, ME PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $571,073 |
| Earnings | $120,809 |
| Admin Expense | $4,185 |
| Other Expense | $99,595 |
| Ending Balance | $588,102 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Inc Boothbay, ME | $58,317,312 | $23,280,988 |
Mount Desert Land And Garden Preserve Seal Harbor, ME | $140,970,521 | $1,713,296 |
Viles Arboretum Augusta, ME | $1,283,429 | $313,420 |
Mclaughlin Foundation Inc South Paris, ME | $723,657 | $198,996 |
D Acres Of New Hampshire Inc Dorchester, NH | $38,942 | $74,806 |
Robinwood Center Stratham, NH | $32,454 | $0 |
Friends Of The Grout Hill Gardens Acworth, NH | $14,536 | $0 |
Twin Town Nature Club Oxford, ME | $3,737 | $32 |