Environment : Botanical Gardens, Parks, and Nature Centers
The Morton Arboretum
Growing a green legacy
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| Program Expenses | 81.9% | |
| Administrative Expenses | 8.5% | |
| Fundraising Expenses | 9.4% | |
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.38 | |
| Primary Revenue Growth | 12.0% | |
| Program Expenses Growth | 4.7% | |
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 8.66 | |
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| Information Provided on the Form 990 | ||
| Independent Voting Board Members |  |
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| No Material diversion of assets | |
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| Audited financials prepared by independent accountant | |
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| Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties | |
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| Documents Board Meeting Minutes | |
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| Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing | |
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| Conflict of Interest Policy | |
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| Whistleblower Policy | |
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| Records Retention and Destruction Policy | |
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| CEO listed with salary | |
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| Process for determining CEO compensation | |
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| Does Not Compensate Any Board Members | |
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| Does the charity's website include readily accessible information about the following: | ||
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| Board Members Listed | |
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| Form 990 | |
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| Key staff listed | |
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Income Statement (FYE 12/2009)
Compensation of Leaders (FYE 12/2009)
| Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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| $269,492 | 1.07% | Gerard T. Donnelly | President, CEO |
Mission
Founded in 1922, The Morton Arboretum collects and studies trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world, to display them across naturally beautiful landscapes for people to study and enjoy, and to learn how to grow them in ways that enhance our environment. Our goal is to encourage the planting and conservation of trees and other plants for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world. The Morton Arboretum is an internationally recognized organization dedicated to the planting and conservation of trees. Its 1,700 acres hold collections of more than 4,000 kinds of trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world. The Arboretum houses the renowned Sterling Morton Library, devoted to the literature and art of botany and horticulture.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| The Morton Arboretum - IL | 57.51 |  |
| The Holden Arboretum - OH | 59.18 | |
| Cleveland Botanical Garden - OH | 56.42 | |
| San Diego Botanic Garden - CA | 62.49 |  |
| Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest - KY | 56.29 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| The Morton Arboretum - IL | 57.51 | |
| Naples Botanical Garden - FL | 38.30 |  |
| The Botanical Garden Foundation - NC | 47.07 |  |
| The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society - TX | 56.10 | |
| Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati - OH | 62.66 | |
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