Dallas Arboretum & Botanical
- Assets
- $108.7m
- Revenue
- $21.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 392
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Founding
- 06/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 23-7375815
Organization Overview
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1974. 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, Dallas Arboretum & Botanical employed 392 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dallas Arboretum & Botanical 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 12/2020, Dallas Arboretum & Botanical generated $21.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.9m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.7%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BOTANIC GARDEN AND ARBORETUM WHICH PROMOTES THE ART, ENJOYMENT, AND KNOWLEDGE OF HORTICULTURE, WHILE PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATED A BOTANICAL GARDEN OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PROVIDED OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW AND TO LEARN ABOUT A WIDE VARIETY OF FLOWERS, WOODY PLANTS, ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS AND TREES. ATTENDANCE DURING 2021 WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,026,000 VISITORS.
EDUCATED AND STIMULATED THE PUBLIC'S INTEREST REGARDING ART, HORTICULTURE, AND EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCES. THIS WAS ACHIEVED THROUGH DISPLAYS, LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, AND INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMMING AND CHILD EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF WHICH MANY OF THE CHILDREN SERVED ARE UNDERPRIVILIGED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Brinegar President & CEO | Officer | 39 | $449,459 |
Rebecca Billings CFO | Officer | 39 | $181,479 |
David Forehand VP Gardens | 40 | $154,855 | |
Terry Lendecker VP Advertising | 40 | $140,507 | |
Shawn Jackson COO | Officer | 40 | $129,000 |
Melissa Whisler Sr. Dir Of Giving | 40 | $124,800 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Gentzler Electrical Services Inc Electrical Contractor | 12/30/21 | $615,027 |
Serpentine Limited Art Gallery | 12/30/21 | $971,439 |
Gils Elegant Catering Inc Catering | 12/30/21 | $714,909 |
Sterling Personnel Staffing | 12/30/21 | $1,185,903 |
Kscapes Landscaping | 12/30/21 | $468,586 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,677,253 |
| Fundraising events | $12,278 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,302,507 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,377,566 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,286 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,369,604 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,482,531 |
| Investment income | $10,024 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$761,277 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$527 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$192,964 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $21,414,580 |
| 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. | $814,942 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $359,851 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,152,433 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $116,882 |
| Other employee benefits | $459,569 |
| Payroll taxes | $512,905 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $71,238 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,550 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $150 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,365,175 |
| Advertising and promotion | $480,841 |
| Office expenses | $348,150 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $160,067 |
| Travel | $94,507 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $898,255 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,682,897 |
| Insurance | $161,859 |
| All other expenses | $134,549 |
| Total functional expenses | $19,895,010 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,933,771 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,098,257 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $401,251 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $280,959 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $296,451 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $86,240,183 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $456,830 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,022,963 |
| Total assets | $108,730,665 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,313,733 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $852,228 |
| 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 | $25,293,891 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $27,459,852 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $67,815,615 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,455,198 |
| 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 | $108,730,665 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Dallas Arboretum & Botanical has recieved totaling $48,303.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Scp Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $30,000 |
Agnes Cluthe Oliver Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $17,953 |
G Bedell Moore Memorial Fund Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM | $350 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $10,022,963 |
| Earnings | $1,216,659 |
| Net Contributions | $3,769,391 |
| Other Expense | $329,590 |
| Ending Balance | $14,679,423 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Moody Gardens Inc Galveston, TX | $64,160,043 | $48,195,867 |
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Dallas, TX | $108,730,665 | $21,414,580 |
Houston Botanic Garden Houston, TX | $41,581,039 | $5,689,195 |
San Antonio Botanical Garden Society Inc San Antonio, TX | $46,632,190 | $4,647,931 |
Myriad Gardens Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | $8,456,636 | $6,613,892 |
Sustainable Food Center Inc Austin, TX | $5,143,675 | $3,052,045 |
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Houston, TX | $8,779,587 | $3,914,250 |
Oak Grove Memorial Gardens Irving, TX | $5,950,810 | $2,611,906 |
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center Corpus Christi, TX | $2,074,741 | $1,299,560 |
Botanical Garden Society Of The Ozarks Inc Fayetteville, AR | $2,113,519 | $910,462 |
Lakeside Gardens Inc Shreveport, LA | $410,859 | $659,132 |
Amarillo Botanical Gardens Amarillo, TX | $5,768,491 | $548,606 |