Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Assets
- $21.0m
- Revenue
- $5.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 45
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Founding
- 05/1970
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 42-0540765
Organization Overview
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Des Moines Botanical 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 06/2022, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden generated $5.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EXPLORING, EXPLAINING AND CELEBRATING THE WORLD OF PLANTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE GREATER DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN (THE GARDEN), A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, IS DEDICATED TO EXPLORING, EXPLAINING AND CELEBRATING THE WORLD OF PLANTS. BEYOND THE BEAUTY AND INSPIRATION OF ITS URBAN SETTING, THE GARDEN IS DEDICATED TO CREATING SIGNATURE, MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES THROUGH PROGRESSIVE GARDEN DESIGN AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING. PEOPLE, PLANTS, AND PASSION ARE THE FOCUS OF THE GARDEN. BY EDUCATING AND ENRICHING THE LIVES OF GUESTS, THE GARDEN PROVIDES A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITY AND FORGES PARTNERSHIPS STRONGER THAN THE SUM OF EACH INDIVIDUAL PART. SINCE 2011 WHEN THE BOTANICAL GARDEN EVOLVED OUT OF THE FORMER FRIENDS OF THE DES MOINES BOTANICAL CENTER, INC. MORE THAN $21.1 MILLION HAS BEEN RAISED THROUGH A MULTI-PHASED CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. THE MULTI-PHASED CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUNDED THE FIRST SEVEN ACRES OF OUTDOOR GARDENS AND UPDATES TO THE ORIGINAL 1979 FACILITY, INCLUDING REPLACING ALL PANELS AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE ON THE GEODESIC CONSERVATORY. IN JANUARY 2013, THE GREATER DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN ASSUMED THE LEASE FOR THE 14 ACRE PROPERTY, TAKING ON THE LEADERSHIP OF THE OPERATION FOLLOWING 34 YEARS OF MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP. SINCE THEN, THE BOTANICAL GARDEN HAS CONTINUED ITS' EXPANSION OF PROGRAMMING AND OUTDOOR GARDENS. IN 2021, THE ROBERT D. RAY ASIAN GARDEN BECAME PART OF THE BOTANICAL GARDEN, EXPANDING THE FOOTPRINT TO THE SOUTH WITH THIS 3-ACRE FREE-ACCESS GARDEN. PROGRAMMING EXPANSIONS RANGE FROM ROBUST CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS INCLUDING STORY SPROUTS AND CAMPS, TO WELLNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDING TAI-CHI AND YOGA. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFER BEGINNER THROUGH ADVANCED OPTIONS AND MORE OPTIONS ARE BEING ADDED AT OTHER COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. TWO NEW OUTDOOR GARDENS WERE OPENED IN MAY 2022, HIGHLIGHTING NATIVE IOWA PLANTS AND FEATURING A STUNNING SCULPTURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kimberley Perez President/ceo Beginning Ma | Officer | 40 | $135,015 |
Azure Christensen Chief Advancement Officer | 40 | $105,506 | |
Jennifer Bryant Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.6 | $0 |
Mike Abbott Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.96 | $0 |
Stacey Johnson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.9 | $0 |
Ed Kenny Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Shive-hattery Inc Arch Consulting | 6/29/18 | $125,088 |
Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects Landscape Desn | 6/29/18 | $121,454 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $20,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,987,504 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $336,034 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,007,504 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,107,837 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $394,946 |
| 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 | $166,697 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,788,911 |
| 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. | $358,516 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,535 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,183,775 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,574 |
| Other employee benefits | $139,481 |
| Payroll taxes | $141,190 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $256 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,901 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $125,270 |
| Advertising and promotion | $57,972 |
| Office expenses | $123,202 |
| Information technology | $70,350 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $397,651 |
| Travel | $7,514 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $619,720 |
| Insurance | $76,063 |
| All other expenses | $45,610 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,826,822 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $85,555 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $799,136 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $176,684 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $155,432 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $58,839 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $88,011 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,780,487 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $159,514 |
| Other assets | $5,740,441 |
| Total assets | $21,044,099 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $291,293 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $220,015 |
| 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 | $150,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $661,308 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,724,531 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,658,260 |
| 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 | $21,044,099 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has recieved totaling $21,150.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wallace Genetic Foundation Ii Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERALOPERATINGSUPPORT | $20,000 |
Brenton Foundation Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
Evelyn I Benson Tr Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: PUBLIC PLANT GARDENS | $150 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,942,878 |
| Earnings | -$289,461 |
| Admin Expense | $17,497 |
| Net Contributions | $1,799,935 |
| Grants | $96,940 |
| Ending Balance | $4,338,915 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Minnesota Valley Lands Inc Bloomington, MN | $0 | $1,043,300 |
Conservation Corps St Paul, MN | $6,523,157 | $9,415,861 |
Omaha Botanical Center Inc Omaha, NE | $75,220,934 | $22,531,262 |
Urban Ecology Center Inc Milwaukee, WI | $30,669,733 | $20,421,235 |
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Des Moines, IA | $21,044,099 | $5,788,911 |
Friends Of Schlitz-Audubon Center Inc Milwaukee, WI | $7,013,217 | $3,416,306 |
Olbrich Botanical Society Inc Madison, WI | $6,479,697 | $3,937,730 |
Friends Of The Boundary Waters Wilderness St Paul, MN | $3,530,531 | $2,513,314 |
Friends Of The Highwood Public Library Highwood, IL | $255,757 | $1,059,390 |
Friends Of Beaver Creek Reserve Inc Fall Creek, WI | $3,431,658 | $1,142,698 |
A M Huntington Trust Fbo Brookgreen Gardens Pv 3584 Chicago, IL | $11,579,425 | $814,895 |
Bent Of The River Sanctuary Tr P13210003 Chicago, IL | $11,418,639 | $966,620 |