Wellfield Botanic Gardens Inc

Organization Overview

Wellfield Botanic Gardens Inc is located in Elkhart, IN. The organization was established in 2005. 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, Wellfield Botanic Gardens Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wellfield Botanic Gardens Inc 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, Wellfield Botanic Gardens Inc generated $9.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE OVERLYING PURPOSE OF WELLFIELD BOTANIC GARDENS IS TO TIRELESSLY PROMOTE THE INSEPARABLE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WATER, PLANTS AND ANIMALS. THE GARDENS WILL BE A PLACE THAT FOSTERS A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND A SENSE OF STEWARDSHIP FOR THE NATURAL WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT IS THE BACKBONE OF THE BOTANIC GARDEN,INVOLVED IN VIRTUALLY EVERY ASPECT OF THE GARDEN'S AESTHETIC ANDFUNCTION. FROM DESIGNING SPACES TO PLANTING AND MAINTAINING OVER TIME,THIS AREA IS CRITICAL TO BOTH TEMPORARY AND LONG TERM EXHIBIT SPACES, EVENT AREAS AND ATTRACTIONS.


THE GUEST SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR GUESTS'INTERACTION WITH OUR GARDEN, ITS PROGRAMS, AND IN CONCERT WITHHORTICULTURE AND EDUCATION PRODUCES SPECIAL EVENTS THAT SERVE ANDFURTHER WELLFIELD'S MISSION. IN 2021, 30,323 GUESTS VISITEDWELLFIELD THROUGH STANDARD ADMISSION, WHILE 35,013 ATTENDEDSPECIAL EVENTS AND 6,209 ATTENDED THROUGH FACILITY UTILIZATION.


THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ENVISIONS, CREATES AND FACILITATES ALL ASPECTSOF LEARNING AT THE GARDENS. FROM PRE-K THROUGH LIFELONG LEARNERS, ALLAGES ARE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE GARDENS' MANY EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES,INCLUDING GUIDED SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS (86 STUDENTS/TEACHERS SERVED IN 2021), CLASSES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (595 PARTICIPANTS IN 2021), FAMILY EDUCATIONAL EVENTS (819 PARTICIPANTS IN 2021), AND PRIVATE TOURS (343 SERVED IN 2021).


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Eric Garton
Executive Director
$85,800
Joel Duthie
Chairman
$0
Teri Crabill
Treasurer
$0
Janet Evanega
Vice Chairman
$0
Cidney Walter
Secretary
$0
Aimee Bontrager
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$155,126
Fundraising events$175,597
Related organizations$0
Government grants $94,310
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,713,910
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,138,943
Total Program Service Revenue$118,944
Investment income $23,291
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $39,313
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,545
Net Income from Fundraising Events $48,284
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $13,316
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,384,636

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Wellfield Botanic Gardens Inc has recieved totaling $19,199.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Vision In Mission Inc

Yucipa, CA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$7,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$5,750
Nisource Charitable Foundation

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: CORPORATE DONATION

$5,000
Elliott Foundation Inc

Elkhart, IN

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$389
Ge Foundation

Norwalk, CT

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$60
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$883,794
Earnings$163,651
Admin Expense$2,361
Net Contributions$39,139
Grants$33,900
Ending Balance$1,050,323

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