Longwood Gardens Inc

Organization Overview

Longwood Gardens Inc is located in Kennett Square, PA. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (T21) the organization is classified as: Corporate Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Longwood Gardens Inc 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, Longwood Gardens Inc generated $93.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $85.9m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 6 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.

Since 2015, Longwood Gardens Inc has awarded 130 individual grants totaling $2,169,219. 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

LONGWOOD GARDENS, INC., LOCATED IN KENNETT SQUARE, PENNSYLVANIA, IS THE LIVING LEGACY OF PIERRE S. DU PONT, INSPIRING PEOPLE THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN GARDEN DESIGN, HORTICULTURE, EDUCATION, AND THE ARTS. LONGWOOD GARDENS IS ONE OF THE GREAT GARDENS OF THE WORLD, ALWAYS STRIVING FOR INNOVATION IN HORTICULTURE AND DISPLAY. LONGWOOD GARDENS PRESENTS THE ARTS IN AN UNPARALLELED SETTING BRINGING PLEASURE, INSPIRATION AND IMAGINATION TO OUR GUESTS. THROUGH EXCELLENT AND DIVERSE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, HORTICULTURE RESEARCH, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, LONGWOOD GARDENS GREATLY CONTRIBUTES TO SOCIETY.


IN OCTOBER 2018, LONGWOOD CEMETERY LLC WAS FORMED TO ASSUME OWNERSHIP AND OPERATIONS OF THE CEMETERY WHICH ADJOINS LONGWOOD GARDENS. LONGWOOD GARDENS IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF LONGWOOD CEMETERY LLC. CHARTERED IN 1855, THE LONGWOOD CEMETERY HAS LONG SERVED AS A PLACE OF PEACE AND HAS HELPED TELL THE STORY OF SOME OF THE BRANDYWINE VALLEY'S MOST REVERED, FROM WAR HEROES TO ARDENT ABOLITIONISTS. THE CEMETERY SITS ON LAND ONCE GRANTED BY WILLIAM PENN, LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE 1854 HISTORIC LONGWOOD MEETING HOUSE AND AT THE ENTRANCE TO LONGWOOD GARDENS. LONGWOOD GARDENS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND UP-KEEP OF THE CEMETERY.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $17,016,345
Interest on Savings $0
Dividends & Interest $5,845,742
Net Rental Income$42,932
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $45,111,272
Capital Gain Net Income $45,111,272
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $780,683
Other Income $24,731,940
Total Revenue $93,650,257

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Longwood Gardens Inc has awarded $425,800 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Kennett Square, PA

PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$250,000

LONGWOOD FIRE COMPANY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Kennett Square, PA

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$100,000

HISTORIC KENNETT SQUARE

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$45,000

AMERICAN PUBLIC GARDENS ASSOCIATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$17,500

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$7,000

CHESTER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Exton, PA

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$3,750
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Longwood Gardens Inc has recieved totaling $1,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mountain Laurel Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$1,000
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