Rotary Botanical Gardens Inc

Organization Overview

Rotary Botanical Gardens Inc, operating under the name Rotary Botanical Gardens, is located in Janesville, WI. The organization was established in 1994. 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 03/2022, Rotary Botanical Gardens employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rotary Botanical Gardens 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 03/2022, Rotary Botanical Gardens generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.0% 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH NATURAL BEAUTY, EDUCATION, AND THE ARTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

GARDEN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE - ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS IS HOME TO 26 DIFFERENT DRAMATIC AND THEMED GARDENS. SOME HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL FOCUS SUCH AS THE JAPANESE (NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 25 JAPANESE GARDENS IN NORTH AMERICA), SCOTTISH, FRENCH FORMAL, ITALIAN, AND ENGLISH COTTAGE GARDENS. ALSO INCLUDED ARE LESS FORMALLY-STRUCTURED GARDENS INCLUDING ONE OF VERY FEW FERN AND MOSS GARDENS RECOGNIZED BY THE HARDY FERN FOUNDATION IN THE UNITED STATES. IN ADDITION, ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS IS HOME TO A SHADE, PRAIRIE, AND WOODLAND GARDEN. ON SITE IS AN EDUCATIONAL CENTER OFFERING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR BOTH ADULTS AND YOUTH YEAR-ROUND. ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS IS THE NUMBER 1 TOURIST DESTINATION IN ROCK COUNTY WELCOMING NEARLY 100,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR. ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, BUS TRIPS, HOME GARDEN TOURS, PLANT SALES, AND SEASONAL EVENTS TO ENHANCE ITS MISSION, IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS, AND INCREASE ITS RECOGNITION IN THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE GARDENS PUTS AN EMPHASIS ON HORTICULTURAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING THERAPEUTIC TRAINING, MASTER GARDENER TRAINING, SYMPOSIA, AND WORKSHOPS. PARTNERING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ON DYNAMIC AND INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO THE GARDENS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE HEDBERG PUBLIC LIBRARY, ROCK COUNTY RECAP PROGRAM, JANESVILLE AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, JANESVILLE AREA HERB SOCIETY, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EXTENSION.


VISITOR SERVICES AND PUBLIC EVENTS - ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, BUS TRIPS, HOME GARDEN TOURS, PLANT SALES, AND SEASONAL EVENTS TO ENHANCE ITS MISSION, IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS, AND INCREASE ITS RECOGNITION IN THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING METROPOLITAN AREA.


FACILITY USAGE - ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS OFFERS FOUR INDIVIDUAL ROOMS, EACH 19' X 31' WITH SEPARATE ACCESS, FOR BUSINESS MEETINGS, TRAINING SESSIONS, OR RETREATS. THE ROOMS EXPAND TO CREATE SPACE FOR CONVENTIONS, BANQUETS, OR SALES SEMINARS. THE STUNNING ATRIUM PROVIDES NATURAL LIGHTING AND A BREATH-TAKING VIEW OF THE GARDENS, CREATING A CONVENIENT AREA FOR RECEPTION WITH A COAT ROOM, GIFT SHOP, AND RESTROOM FACILITIES CLOSE AT HAND. THE ATMOSPHERE IS CALMING AND QUIET, WITH ACCESS TO 20 INTERNATIONALLY THEMED BOTANICAL GARDENS TO STIMULATE YOUR MIND AND CREATE AN INSPIRING AND PRODUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE PROGRAMS, AND TOPICAL SYMPOSIA AND WORKSHOPS. THE PROFESSIONAL HORTICULTURE STAFF HAS A STRONG INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT OF HORTICULTURE THERAPY. ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS PARTNERS WITH A VARIETY OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ON DYNAMIC AND INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, FAMILY EVENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS. EXAMPLES OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE HEDBERG PUBLIC LIBRARY, ROCK COUNTY EDUCATION AND CRIMINAL ADDICTIONS PROGRAM, AND JANESVILLE AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rebecca Kronberg
Executive Director/secretary
$75,793
Whilden R Hughes
Chairperson
$0
Kari Drascic
Vice-Chairperson
$0
Douglas Johnson
Treasurer
$0
Chris Williams
Director
$0
David Bendlin
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $169,897
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$235,645
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$405,542
Total Program Service Revenue$838,725
Investment income $293
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $104,277
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 $47,648
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,397,418

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Rotary Botanical Gardens Inc has recieved totaling $14,074.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Janesville Rotary Foundation

Janesville, WI

PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE GARDEN'S EXPENSES

$14,000
Baird Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$40
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$34
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