Wegner Arboretum Society is located in Sioux Falls, SD. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Wegner Arboretum Society employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wegner Arboretum Society 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 12/2023, Wegner Arboretum Society generated $856.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $628.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 30.3% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO NURTURE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PLANTS AND PEOPLE, PAST AND PRESENT, IN AN INSPIRING NATURAL SETTING THAT INVITES DISCOVERY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ARBORETUM IS A UNIQUE PLACE FORE RESIDENTS OF AND VISITORS TO SOUTH DAKOTA. IT IS OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR TO BE A LIVING EXHIBITION OF IMPORTANT TREE SPECIES, A GATHERING PLACE, AND A BEAUTIFUL ESCAPE - A PLACE TO EXPLORE SOMETHING NEW FOR THE OVER 9,000 VISITORS THAT ATTENDED ONE OF OUR MANY SCHEDULED EVENTS DURING 2018.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Cooper Executive Dir. | Trustee | 30 | $57,100 |
Heather Kittleson Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Ben Arndt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Mike Crane President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Anthony Pizer Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
David Rezac Vice President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $788,684 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $788,684 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $53,764 |
| Investment income | $9,719 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $856,710 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $487,157 |
| 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. | $57,100 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $45,374 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,140 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,758 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,198 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,048 |
| Office expenses | $4,045 |
| Information technology | $1,553 |
| 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 | $334 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,106 |
| Insurance | $4,464 |
| All other expenses | $997 |
| Total functional expenses | $628,343 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $42,529 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $535,383 |
| 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 | $25,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,291 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $103,016 |
| Total assets | $711,219 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,037 |
| 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 | $7,943 |
| Total liabilities | $41,980 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $575,615 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $93,624 |
| 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 | $711,219 |
Over the last fiscal year, Wegner Arboretum Society has awarded $124,988 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS | | | $106,012 |
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS | | | $18,976 |