Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

Organization Overview

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is located in Oakdale, PA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pittsburgh 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 12/2021, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.8% 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:

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PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN INSPIRES PEOPLE TO VALUE PLANTS, GARDEN DESIGN AND THE NATURAL WORLD BY CULTIVATING PLANT COLLECTIONS OF THE ALLEGHENY PLATEAU AND TEMPERATE REGIONS, CREATING DISPLAY GARDENS, CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CONSERVING THE ENVIRONMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HORTICULTURE: THE GARDEN IS A QUALIFIED CARETAKER FOR ABOUT 460 ACRES OF SOUTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA'S LAND AND WATER. DEDICATED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS CREATE AND MAINTAIN THIS SPACE AS A HABITAT FOR NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA. IN ADDITION TO ONGOING CONSERVATION EFFORTS SUCH AS MITIGATING ACID MINE DRAINAGE AND REFORESTATION PROJECTS, THE GARDEN PROVIDES 65 ACRES OF CULTIVATED GARDENS AND WOODLANDS FOR THE PUBLIC TO CONNECT TO PLANTS. THROUGH THIS INNATE EXPERIENCE: YOUNG MINDS ARE ENGAGED, GARDENERS ARE INSPIRED, AND ALL VISITORS FIND A SENSE OF CALM.CENTRAL TO THE STORY OF THE GARDEN IS THE POOR CONDITION OF THE SITE UPON WHICH IT IS BEING BUILT. LEFT IN A DEPLORABLE STATE FOLLOWING COAL EXTRACTION THROUGHOUT THE FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY, THE LAND WAS UNFIT FOR MOST USES AND EVEN DANGEROUS IN SPOTS. FURTHER DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY FLOODING OF THE MINES BENEATH THE SURFACE IN 2004, WHICH EXPOSED A SEVERE ACID MINE DRAINAGE PROBLEM THAT ALSO HAD TO BE ADDRESSED.GRADUALLY, THE LAND AND WATER ARE BEING RECLAIMED AND REPAIRED. ABANDONED MINE FEATURES, INVASIVE SPECIES AND POOR SITE CONDITIONS ARE BEING REPLACED BY EDUCATIONAL GARDENS, RECONSTRUCTED WOODLANDS WHICH FEATURE THE REGION'S NATIVE TREE SPECIES, AND LOVELY VIEWS.REFORESTATION EFFORTS ARE AIMED AT RE-ESTABLISHING WOODLAND HABITATS THAT WILL ONCE AGAIN SUPPORT DIVERSE BIRD AND WILDLIFE POPULATIONS AND CREATE A SHADED SITE FOR THE FUTURE GENERATIONS TO CONNECT WITH NATURE THROUGH THE BOTANIC GARDEN. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE GARDEN IS PROVIDING LONG-TERM BENEFITS, INCLUDING CARBON CAPTURE, SUPERIOR SOIL CONSERVATION AND LASTING HABITAT IMPROVEMENT. IN 2021, THE GARDEN OPENED FIVE ACRES TO THE PUBLIC AS AN EXHIBIT GARDEN. CARBON CYCLE: AN EARTH ART EXHIBIT BY W. GARY SMITH IS CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY AND TELLS THE STORY OF TRANSFORMATION AND REBIRTH, SYMBOLIZING THE HEALING AND EVOLUTION OF PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN FROM A COAL MINE SITE TO A PUBLIC GARDEN.


GUEST EXPERIENCE: THROUGH ITS FACILITIES, GARDENS AND WOODLANDS, AND PROGRAMS, PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN STRIVES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS EXPOSED TO THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE ALLEGHENY PLATEAU REGION. THE GARDEN'S MISSION IS GROUNDED IN THE BELIEF THAT CONNECTING WITH PLANTS IS FUNDAMENTALLY IMPORTANT TO THE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF ALL PEOPLE.SINCE OPENING TO THE PUBLIC IN 2015, MORE THAN 200,000 INDIVIDUALS HAVE VISITED TO EXPLORE, LEARN, OR CELEBRATE AT THE GARDEN. WITH RECENT EXPANSION OF FEATURES AND FACILITIES, DAILY VISITORS HAVE BEEN INCREASING. THE PANDEMIC CLOSED THE GARDEN TO THE PUBLIC DURING PART OF 2020. WHILE THE GARDEN WAS ABLE TO REOPEN IN JUNE 2020, LARGE GATHERINGS WERE CURTAILED THROUGH MUCH OF 2021, LIMITING PRIVATE RENTAL EVENTS BEING HELD. DESPITE THAT SETBACK, THE GARDEN, THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF REGIONAL GRANTMAKING ORGANIZATIONS AND LOYAL DONORS, WAS ABLE TO OPEN ITS NEW GARDEN OF THE FIVE SENSES. THIS INTERACTIVE AND WHIMSICAL GARDEN PROVIDES FAMILIES AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES AN AREA TO EXPLORE AND CONNECT TO PLANTS THROUGH THEIR MAIN SENSES.DURING 2021, THE GARDEN OPENED ITS NEW WELCOME CENTER AND AUTO GARDEN. THIS 7,500-SQUARE-FOOT FACILITY GREETS VISITORS ENTERING THE GARDENS AND WOODLANDS AND TRANSPORTS THEM TO A PLACE OF EXPLORATION, WONDER, AND LEARNING. THE WELCOME CENTER IS HOME TO THE WELCOME DESK, FORAGE & FINDS, CANOPY CAFE, PEIRCE EDUCATION ROOMS AND COURTYARD GARDEN, THE ZAPPALA WOODLAND ROOM AND ITS ART GALLERY, FEATURING LOCAL ARTISTS YEAR-ROUND.


EDUCATION: WITH EDUCATION A CORNERSTONE OF ITS MISSION, PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN IS ABLE TO USE ITS RESTORATION OF FORMER COAL MINING LAND AS A LIVING LABORATORY FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN TO ENGAGE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOP A CONSERVATION MINDSET. EXPOSURE TO NATURE IN A BEAUTIFUL AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH GUIDANCE OF MENTORS HELPS FOSTER CONNECTION WITH THE NATURAL WORLD. IN AN ERA OF INCREASED TIME SPENT INDOORS, CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS NEED AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH NATURE FOR THEIR PERSONAL GROWTH AND TO DEVELOP THE STEWARDSHIP BEHAVIORS THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHIER, MORE SUSTAINABLE AND JUST FUTURE. THE GARDEN CONDUCTS NATURE-BASED FIELD TRIPS FOR REGIONAL SCHOOLS AND ANTICIPATES STUDENTS RETURNING IN 2022 AS COVID RESTRICTIONS ALLOW. THE FIELD TRIPS INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AGRICULTURE/ART AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) CAREER FIELDS INCLUDING THE INCLUDING SELDOM CONSIDERED ROLES IN AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY, LANDSCAPE DESIGN, AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND PLANNING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Keith Kaiser
Executive Director
$85,739
Robert Mermelstein
Chief Financial Officer (ent-06/21)
$37,500
Tim Kapela
Finance Director (exited - 04/21)
$31,110
Stevan Schott
Treasurer
$0
Robert Burns
Vice Chair
$0
Susan Edwards
Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Pj Dick Incorporated
Construction
$5,546,474
Overland Architects Pllc
Architect Services
$145,876
A Folino Construction Inc
Construction
$104,983
Pj Dick Incorporated
Construction
$5,546,474
A Folino Construction Inc
Construction
$104,983
Overland Architects Pllc
Architect Services
$145,876
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$147,232
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $582,342
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,381,952
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $75,232
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,111,526
Total Program Service Revenue$220,202
Investment income $984
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $539,046
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,609
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $94,837
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,972,831

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Pittsburgh Botanic Garden has recieved totaling $4,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Janes & Marilyn A Gilmore Foundation Ua

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$4,000
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