Worcester County Horticultural Society
- Assets
- $53.3m
- Revenue
- $8.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 122
- Location
- Boylston, MA
- Founding
- 06/1983
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 04-1988945
Organization Overview
Worcester County Horticultural Society, operating under the name Tower Hill Botanic Garden, is located in Boylston, MA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Tower Hill Botanic Garden employed 122 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tower Hill Botanic 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 03/2022, Tower Hill Botanic Garden generated $8.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.7m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.0% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TOWER HILL CREATES EXPERIENCES WITH PLANTS THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE AND IMPROVE THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HORTICULTURE - TOWER HILL BOTANIC GARDEN FEATURES SEVENTEEN DISTINCT GARDENS, TWO INDOOR CONSERVATORIES, MEADOWS, WOODLAND PLANT COLLECTIONS, TRAILS, PONDS, AND CONSERVATION LAND OVER 171 ACRES. IN ADDITION, THE GARDEN HAS A FOCUSED OUTREACH IN SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING WORCESTER, THE SECOND LARGEST CITY IN NEW ENGLAND. TOWER HILL STAFF ENGAGES MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROJECTS AIMED IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN URBAN AREAS THROUGH PLANTS AND ACCESS TO NATURE. WITH GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FROM THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TOWER HILL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PARTNER WITH ORGANIZATIONS ON PROJECTS SUCH AS TREE MAINTENANCE, URBAN GREENING, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND MORE. TOWER HILL'S OUTREACH WORK ALSO INCLUDES SERVING AS A RESOURCE FOR LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT PLANT-BASED SOLUTIONS TO ISSUES INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CLIMATE CHANGE.
EDUCATION - ALL OF TOWER HILL'S EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE AN INQUISITIVE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, DIVERSE COMMUNITY, INSPIRED TO STEWARD AND ADVOCATE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD. WE SEEK TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO WORK TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE AND TO ADDRESS THE GROWING DISCONNECT BETWEEN PEOPLE AND PLANTS. BY EXPERIENCING THE NATURAL WORLD IN YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE GARDEN AND IN THE COMMUNITY, CHILDREN GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL WORLD, BECOMING ADVOCATES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND LIFELONG STEWARDS. INTERACTION WITH PLANTS THROUGH TOWER HILL'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS ALLOWS ALL VISITORS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR CONNECTION TO THE WORLD AROUND THEM, BUILD SKILLS TO IDENTIFY AND SOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES, AND GAIN AN AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY TO THESE ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Grace Elton CEO | Officer | 40 | $191,778 |
Jane Ellis Cfoo | Officer | 40 | $138,859 |
James Karadimos Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alfred D Leeson Jr Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matthew Mattus Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shirley Williams Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Michael S Coffin Llc Construction Vendor | 3/30/21 | $771,233 |
Daniel L Maltby Construction Vendor | 3/30/21 | $102,500 |
Herb Tobin Consulting Fundraising Consultant | 3/30/21 | $102,285 |
Daniel L Maltby Construction Vendor | 3/30/21 | $102,500 |
Michael S Coffin Llc Construction Vendor | 3/30/21 | $771,233 |
Herb Tobin Consulting Fundraising Consultant | 3/30/21 | $102,285 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $891,310 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $780,910 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,274,316 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $57,842 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,946,536 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,834,490 |
| Investment income | $1,060,605 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $164,780 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,787,701 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $76,516 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,887,318 |
| 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. | $361,584 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $250,720 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,170,411 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $203,608 |
| Payroll taxes | $202,640 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $3,375 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $54,273 |
| Fees for services: Other | $434,426 |
| Advertising and promotion | $106,857 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $157,435 |
| Travel | $25,271 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,824 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $558,814 |
| Insurance | $128,921 |
| All other expenses | $215,053 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,707,398 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $828,665 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,252,930 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $342,800 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $236 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $98,560 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $114,354 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,643,475 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $25,973,752 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $53,254,772 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,078,969 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $597,593 |
| 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 | $39,578 |
| Total liabilities | $1,716,140 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $26,208,716 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,329,916 |
| 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 | $53,254,772 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Worcester County Horticultural Society has recieved totaling $25,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Nathaniel Wheeler Tr Ua Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $25,734,081 |
| Earnings | $703,572 |
| Net Contributions | $371,935 |
| Other Expense | $328,872 |
| Ending Balance | $26,480,716 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Duke Farms Foundation New York, NY | $65,376,216 | $13,733,117 |
Worcester County Horticultural Society Boylston, MA | $53,254,772 | $8,887,318 |
Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association Inc Brentwood, NY | $16,423,887 | $4,538,264 |
Horticultural Society Of New York Inc New York, NY | $8,122,363 | $5,400,528 |
The Garden Club Of America New York, NY | $51,161,418 | $4,627,896 |
Native Plant Trust Inc Framingham, MA | $18,138,902 | $4,129,491 |
Citysprouts Inc Cambridge, MA | $677,134 | $1,247,696 |
Real Organic Project Inc East Thetford, VT | $661,305 | $994,588 |
Greenwich Botanical Center Inc Cos Cob, CT | $569,121 | $261,678 |
Torrey Botanical Society Inc Bronx, NY | $1,178,234 | $281,922 |
New York State Arborists Isa Chapter Nc Albany, NY | $386,355 | $179,015 |
New York State Horticultural Society Geneva, NY | $236,861 | $158,895 |