Morton Arboretum

Organization Overview

Morton Arboretum is located in Lisle, IL. The organization was established in 1925. 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, Morton Arboretum employed 504 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Morton Arboretum 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, Morton Arboretum generated $28.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $35.7m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Morton Arboretum has awarded 125 individual grants totaling $2,404,860. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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COLLECT, STUDY, DISPLAY AND GROW TREES; TO ENCOURAGE THE PLANTING AND CONSERVATION OF TREES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PLANTS AND COLLECTIONS: THE ARBORETUM GROWS AND DISPLAYS A RICH DIVERSITY OF TREES, SHRUBS, AND OTHER PLANTS THAT ARE EVALUATED FOR THEIR SUITABILITY FOR THE MIDWESTERN UNITED STATES. THESE LIVING COLLECTIONS INCLUDE 222,000 PLANT SPECIMENS REPRESENTING 4,650 DIFFERENT KINDS OF PLANTS. ARRANGED BY GEOGRAPHIC, TAXONOMIC, AND OTHER SPECIAL GROUPINGS, THE COLLECTIONS ARE ENHANCED BY RESTORED NATURAL AREAS OF NATIVE PLANTS AND ECOSYSTEMS. THE ARBORETUM'S WORK IN DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PLANTS RESULTS IN USEFUL AND ATTRACTIVE TREES AND SHRUBS THAT ARE INTRODUCED IN THE MARKETPLACE.


LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT: PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES ARE RELEVANT TO PUBLIC NEEDS AND INTERESTS IN LEARNING ABOUT PLANTS AND NATURE IN WAYS THAT PROVIDE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND IMPROVE THE WORLD. THROUGH THE THORNHILL EDUCATION CENTER, CLASSES AND OTHER OFFERINGS ON SITE, ONLINE, AND THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS SERVE ADULTS, YOUTH AND FAMILY AUDIENCES, SCHOOLS, AND SCOUTS. ALSO AVAILABLE ARE TEACHER-TRAINING RESOURCES AND A COOPERATIVE BOTANY DEGREE PROGRAM WITH REGIONAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE STERLING MORTON LIBRARY, WITH 112,000 ITEMS, CONTAINS PUBLICATIONS ON BOTANY, HORTICULTURE, NATURAL HISTORY, AND ECOLOGY; RARE BOOKS, PERIODICALS, AND CATALOGS; AND BOTANICAL ARTWORKS; INFORMATION IS ALSO ACCESSIBLE ONLINE. THE PLANT CLINIC ANSWERS INQUIRIES ABOUT PLANT SELECTION AND CARE.


SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION: THE CENTER FOR TREE SCIENCE FOCUSES ON AND BUILDS PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATIONS FOR PRACTICAL SCIENTIFIC STUDIES; KEY AREAS INCLUDE TREE HEALTH, TREE IMPROVEMENT, AND WOODLAND CONSERVATION.CO-LOCATED WITH RESEARCH LABS AT THE ARBORETUM IS A HERBARIUM WITH A COLLECTION OF 200,000 DRIED SPECIMENS FOR BOTANICAL RESEARCH. THROUGH GLOBAL TREE CONSERVATION PROGRAMS, THE ARBORETUM LEADS PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSISTS EFFORTS TO PREVENT TREE EXTINCTION AND SECURE THREATENED TREE SPECIES. THE CHICAGO REGION TREES INITIATIVE DEVELOPS STRATEGIES FOR URBAN TREE AND FOREST IMPROVEMENT, ADVOCATING FOR TREES IN 274 COMMUNITIES IN SEVEN COUNTIES. ARBNET, FACILITATED BY THE MORTON ARBORETUM, IS AN INTERACTIVE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY OF ARBORETA WITH PROGRAMS TO FOSTER ADVANCEMENTS AMONG TREE-FOCUSED GARDENS.


VISITOR PROGRAMS: WELCOMED 1,239,863 VISITORS, MAINTAINING THE INSTITUTION AS ONE OF THE MOST VISITED PUBLIC GARDENS IN NORTH AMERICA. SERVED MEMBERSHIP OF 60,994 HOUSEHOLDS. HOSTED VARIOUS SPECIAL EVENTS AND SEASONAL ACTIVITIES AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW AND RETURNING VISITORS AND MEMBERS TO ENGAGE IN MISSION. PROVIDED PATRON SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATIONS THROUGH VISITOR-ORIENTED CENTER, TOURS, THE ARBORETUM STORE, THE GINKGO RESTAURANT, BANQUET, AND CONFERENCE FACILITIES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Hodgson & Douglas Llc
Various Construction Projects
$815,971
Kelly Scott & Madison Inc
Advertising
$640,667
Aramark Corporation
Internal Restaurant Mgt
$667,662
Intelligent Lighting Creations Inc
Winter Exhibition And Other
$873,340
Jensen's Plumbing & Heating Llc
Various Construction Projects
$900,244
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$4,789,675
Fundraising events$431,007
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,474,271
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,171,804
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $156,539
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,866,757
Total Program Service Revenue$5,263,341
Investment income $3,930,127
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $165,234
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $6,440,377
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$17,685
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,279,966
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $28,928,117

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Morton Arboretum has awarded $228,356 in support to 10 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN

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Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION OF LIVING COLLECTIONS

$50,560

FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY

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Wheaton, IL

PURPOSE: PRESERVING OAK ECOSYSTEMS

$40,000

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

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Burlington, VT

PURPOSE: TREE REPLENISHMENT

$36,700

BOTANICAL GARDENS - HUNTINGTON

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San Marino, CA

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$33,810

MONTGOMERY BOTANICAL CENTER

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Miami, FL

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION OF LIVING COLLECTIONS

$22,573

OPENLANDS PROJECT

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Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: PRESERVING OAK ECOSYSTEMS

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Morton Arboretum has recieved totaling $8,030.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Allyn Foundation Incorporated A Delaware Corp

Hinsdale, IL

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

$4,000
Abboud Family Foundation Inc

Naperville, IL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$3,530
Para Family Charitable Foundation Inc

Naperville, IL

PURPOSE: FOR PROGRAMS

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$34,192,842
Earnings$5,787,579
Net Contributions$2,730,131
Other Expense$1,253,458
Ending Balance$41,457,094

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