Desert Botanical Garden

Organization Overview

Desert Botanical Garden is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1949. 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 09/2022, Desert Botanical Garden employed 266 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Desert 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 09/2022, Desert Botanical Garden generated $39.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $21.9m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE GARDEN'S COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY IS TO ADVANCE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, EXHIBITION AND CONSERVATION OF DESERT PLANTS OF THE WORLD WITH EMPHASIS ON THE SONORAN DESERT. WE WILL ENSURE THAT THE GARDEN IS ALWAYS A COMPELLING ATTRACTION THAT BRINGS TO LIFE THE MANY WONDERS OF THE DESERT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HORTICULTURE - PROPAGATING & MAINTAINING A LIVING PLANT COLLECTION OF OVER 50,000 DESERT PLANTS WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THOSE INHABITING THE SONORAN DESERT, MANY OF WHICH ARE ENDANGERED SPECIES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO WORKS TO PRESERVE DESERT PLANT LIFE OUTSIDE OF ITS COLLECTION BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE BEAUTY, VARIETY AND FRAGILITY OF DESERT PLANT LIFE BY DISPLAYING AND INTERPRETING ITS COLLECTION FOR THE PUBLIC AT ITS GARDEN IN PHOENIX, AZ WHICH IN THE CURRENT YEAR ATTRACTED APPROXIMATELY 495,000 VISITORS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. EDUCATION - PROVIDES PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND EDUCATORS THAT PROMOTE GREATER ENJOYMENT, UNDERSTANDING AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE SONORAN DESERT. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING AT THE DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN PROMOTES A SCIENTIFICALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY LITERATE COMMUNITY THROUGH HANDS-ON, NATURE-BASED LEARNING, AND GARDEN STAFF AND RESOURCES. THESE PLACE-BASED EXPERIENCES INSPIRE A CONNECTION TO THE UNIQUE WONDERS OF THE SONORAN DESERT, ENCOURAGE CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD, AND IGNITE A LIFE-LONG APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. INFORMAL PROGRAMS SPAN THE AGES OF INFANTS TO TEENAGERS ALONGSIDE THEIR CAREGIVERS THROUGH INQUIRY-BASED INVESTIGATIONS THAT INCORPORATE ART, SCIENCE, MUSIC, AND MUCH MORE. IN FY 2022, CACTUS CLUBHOUSE OPENED IN THE FALL FOR WEEKEND PROGRAMMING (FRI-SUN, 9:00AM-4:00PM). OVER THE WINTER HOLIDAYS, AND THEN STARTING FULLY IN SPRING 2022 (FEBRUARY-MAY), THE CLUBHOUSE OPENED 7 DAYS A WEEK. THE CACTUS CLUBHOUSE WELCOMED 19,436 VISITORS, INCLUDING OVER 8,100 CHILDREN. CACTUS CLUBHOUSE ADMISSION WAS INCLUDED WITH GARDEN ADMISSION AND MEMBERHSIP. SCHOOL PROGRAMS, TEENS IN THE GARDEN & GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS PAUSED DURING THE PANDEMIC. REINTRODUCING THESE PROGRAMS HAS BEEN A PROGRESSIVE EFFORT. FIELD TRIPS REMAINED CANCELLED THROUGH FY22; OUTREACH PROGRAMMING HAS BEEN REINTRODUCED, WITH SEVERAL THEMATIC UNITS BEING TAKEN OUT TO SCHOOLS. THERE WERE 13 OFF-SITE VISITS TO SCHOOS, PROVIDING SCIENCE-BASED UNITS HIGHILGHTING THE BIOLOGY OF THE SONORAN DESERT. ELEVEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE TEENS IN THE GARDEN PROGRAM AS IT WAS REINTRODUCED POST-PANDEMIC. EACH MONTH, STUDENTS ENGAGED IN VARIOUS VOLUNTEER, RESEARCH, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH GARDEN STAFF AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Sbd - Studio Strategic Management
Construction Project Services
$527,318
Pro Em Operations
Security Services
$392,151
Wilson Electric Services
Construction Project Services
$326,933
Lukens Company
Printing And Mailing Services
$288,504
Mastercorp Commercial Services
Cleaning Services
$198,623
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,394,799
Fundraising events$551,971
Related organizations$713,864
Government grants $2,544,437
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$11,063,229
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $109,783
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$16,268,300
Total Program Service Revenue$17,806,225
Investment income $11,203
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$6,851
Net Income from Fundraising Events $2,403,648
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,725,344
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $39,207,596

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Desert Botanical Garden has recieved totaling $11,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Shirley C Caris Family Foundation

Scottsdale, AZ

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PROGRAM

$10,000
Sycamore Farms Family Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: CHARITY

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$19,127,527
Earnings-$3,539,058
Net Contributions$34,111
Other Expense$716,064
Ending Balance$14,906,516

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