Missouri Botanical Garden Board Of Trustees
- Assets
- $365.2m
- Revenue
- $59.0m
- Investments
- $28.6m
- Employees
- 464
- Location
- St Louis, MO
- Founding
- 08/1937
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 43-0666759
Organization Overview
Missouri Botanical Garden Board Of Trustees is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1937. 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 09/2021, Missouri Botanical Garden Board Of Trustees employed 464 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Missouri Botanical Garden Board Of Trustees 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 09/2021, Missouri Botanical Garden Board Of Trustees generated $59.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $43.3m during the year ending 09/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DISCOVER/SHARE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PLANTS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO PRESERVE AND ENRICH LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HORTICULTURE: THE GARDEN'S HORTICULTURE PROGRAM DEVELOPS PLANT COLLECTIONS AND MAINTAINS LANDSCAPES FOR DISPLAY, HOME GARDENING DEMONSTRATIONS AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION, AND IN SUPPORT OF RESEARCH AND EX-SITU CONSERVATION. . THE GARDEN'S SEED BANK, LOCATED AT SHAW NATURE RESERVE, HOLDS 35 PERCENT OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI'S NATIVE FLORA. OUR PLANT COLLECTIONS INCLUDED 17,611 TAXA AND 8,923 SPECIES. THE GARDEN'S 79 ACRES FEATURE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLANT DISPLAYS THAT ATTRACTED 843,906 VISITORS IN 2021. HOME GARDENERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD REGULARLY USE THE GARDEN'S ON-SITE AND DIGITAL RESOURCES. THERE WERE MORE THAN 1.5 MILLION VISITORS TO THE GARDENING WEB RESOURCES IN 2021.
SCIENCE: THE MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN IS A WORLD LEADER IN PLANT DISCOVERY AND PLANT CONSERVATION AROUND THE WORLD. IN 2021 GARDEN SCIENTISTS ONCE AGAIN DISCOVERED ROUGHLY 200 NEW PLANT SPECIES, WHICH IS ROUGHLY 10 PERCENT OF ALL NEW PLANTS DISCOVERED EACH YEAR WORLDWIDE. OUR HERBARIUM, WITH 7.5 MILLION SPECIMENS, IS AMONG THE LARGEST AND SERVES AS A GLOBAL DATABASE OF PLANTS USED TO MAKE EVALUATIONS ON CONSERVATION STATUS. BY KNOWING WHAT PLANTS ARE THREATENED, WE CAN IDENTIFY AREAS OF HIGH CONSERVATION VALUE WHERE PROTECTING LANDSCAPES MAY SAVE THREATENED SPECIES. THE GARDEN ALSO CONTINUES TO ADD ITS TROPICOS DATABASE, AND WORKS WITH PARTNERS AROUND THE GLOBE TO DIGITALLY DOCUMENT ALL KNOWN PLANT LIFE THROUGH WORLD FLORA ONLINE.
EDUCATION: THE GARDEN TAKES SERIOUSLY ITS MISSION TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PLANTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT WITH PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. IN 2021 196,921 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES LED BY THE MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN, FROM COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS TO ON-SITE AND VIRTUAL CLASSES AND EVENTS TO YEAR-LONG PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS. OF THIS NUMBER, 14,496 WERE PREK-GRADE 12 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS WHO CONNECTED WITH THE GARDEN IN WAYS THAT DEEPENED THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR PLANTS, NATURE, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF LIVING SUSTAINABLY. IN THE COMMUNITY, THE GARDEN IS A LEADER IN EDUCATING AND ACTIVATING THE PUBLIC TO STEWARD LOCAL LANDS AND WATERS, FROM CREATING MORE BIODIVERSE HOME LANDSCAPES TO HELPING STEWARD LOCAL PARKS, TRAILS, CREEKS, STREAMS, AND OTHER GREEN SPACE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS: 1) PUBLIC EVENTS SUCH AS THE BEST OF MISSOURI MARKET. THE BEST OF MISSOURI MARKET IS PART OF THE AMERICAN ARTS EXPERIENCE ST. LOUIS, AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS THROUGHOUT THE ST. LOUIS AREA. 2) BUTTERFLY HOUSE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1995 TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE NATURAL HABITAT IN WHICH BUTTERFLIES THRIVE. 3) FACILITY RENTALS: THE MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN IS AN IDEAL SETTING FOR CORPORATE EVENTS, PRIVATE PARTIES, AND WEDDINGS. THE 79 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL HORTICULTURAL DISPLAY PROVIDES AN OASIS IN THE CITY FOR ALL GUESTS TO ENJOY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Peter Wyse Jackson President | Officer | 40 | $363,291 |
Patty Reardon Arnold Vice President Institution | Officer | 40 | $216,923 |
Robert Woodruff Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $212,629 |
Charles Miller Vice President Info Tech & | Officer | 40 | $201,767 |
Teresa Clark Sr. Vice President Human Resources | Officer | 40 | $185,843 |
James Miller Sr. Vice President Science | Officer | 40 | $178,955 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Whelan Event Staffing Serv Inc Staffing Services | 9/29/20 | $145,119 |
Sbs Creatix Llc It Services | 9/29/20 | $152,217 |
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Llp Consulting Services | 9/29/20 | $102,435 |
Keystone Staffing Resources Co Amerisou Staffing Services | 9/29/20 | $101,400 |
Ecoworks Unlimited Llc Consulting Services | 9/29/20 | $110,170 |
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Llp Consulting Services | 9/29/20 | $102,435 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,178,701 |
| Fundraising events | $33,066 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,438,982 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $43,550,790 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,948,753 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,201,539 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,773,890 |
| Investment income | $2,529,064 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $87,460 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $320,173 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $38,113 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $608,492 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $58,989,201 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $187,330 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $209,731 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,766,949 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $470,776 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $17,348,504 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,088,314 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,529,943 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,441,876 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $64,926 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $123,341 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $97,200 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,452,548 |
| Advertising and promotion | $258,579 |
| Office expenses | $3,340,211 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,203,881 |
| Travel | $353,114 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,610 |
| Interest | $66,220 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,184,541 |
| Insurance | $686,738 |
| All other expenses | $578,326 |
| Total functional expenses | $43,338,423 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,585,894 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,553,402 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $22,170,597 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,240,537 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $470,187 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,525,930 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $99,528,427 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $201,996,614 |
| Investments—other securities | $28,615,643 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $483,762 |
| Total assets | $365,170,993 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,025,203 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $22,801 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,757,114 |
| Total liabilities | $12,805,118 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $99,891,812 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $252,474,063 |
| 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 | $365,170,993 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 36 grants that Missouri Botanical Garden Board Of Trustees has recieved totaling $4,061,162.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated St Louis, MO PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $1,537,150 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $626,992 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $626,992 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $342,294 |
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: WINTERSET FIBER READINESS/CONNECTIVITY SPEED/INTEREST STUDY | $250,000 |
The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation Arlington, VA PURPOSE: CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES;SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $199,088 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $159,990,997 |
| Earnings | $36,013,905 |
| Net Contributions | $2,529,033 |
| Other Expense | $2,714,903 |
| Ending Balance | $195,819,032 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Chicago Horticultural Society Glencoe, IL | $333,124,052 | $72,376,611 |
Missouri Botanical Garden Board Of Trustees St Louis, MO | $365,170,993 | $58,989,201 |
Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL | $321,129,910 | $28,928,117 |
Powell Gardens Inc Kingsville, MO | $24,088,775 | $5,681,718 |
Myriad Gardens Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | $8,456,636 | $6,613,892 |
Botanica Inc Wichita, KS | $13,879,537 | $3,848,482 |
Anderson Gardens Rockford, IL | $13,394,743 | $2,213,455 |
Quad City Botanical Center Foundation Rock Island, IL | $4,957,225 | $828,470 |
Botanical Garden Society Of The Ozarks Inc Fayetteville, AR | $2,113,519 | $910,462 |
Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Incorporated Lincoln, NE | $757,081 | $709,687 |
Tulsa Garden Center Inc Tulsa, OK | $1,922,876 | $681,817 |
Knoxville Botanical Gardens And Arboretum Knoxville, TN | $3,031,953 | $725,778 |