Environment : Botanical Gardens, Parks, and Nature Centers
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
A spectacular botanic garden and world-class sculpture park
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (58.10) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 87.4% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 9.0% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 3.5% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.05 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (38.74) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 8.3% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 4.3% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.51 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (19.36) |
Income Statement (FYE 09/2007)
Contact Information
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
tel: (888) 957-1580
fax: (616) 957-5792
EIN: 38-2394044
Leadership (FYE 09/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hooker | President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $192,764 | 1.78% |
Donor Privacy Policy
NO, this charity does not have a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park promotes the enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of the gardens, sculpture, the natural environment and the arts. Comprised of 125 acres of natural wetlands, woodlands, meadows and botanical gardens, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is a year round experience with indoor tropical, arid, Carnivorous, Victorian and seasonal gardens, world class changing sculpture gallery with shows by international artists, and outdoor acreage featuring a world-class sculpture park, children's garden, historic Michigan's farm garden, amphitheater for summer concert events, nature trails and board walks. During the year, approximately 55,000 people attended tours and over 340,000 individuals were admitted to the gardens and 45,000 school children attended field trips.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - MI | 58.10 | |
| Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens - PA | 60.83 | |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - CA | 65.74 | |
| Chicago Botanic Garden - IL | 64.32 | |
| The New York Botanical Garden - NY | 67.93 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - MI | 58.10 | |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden - NY | 62.33 | |
| Chicago Botanic Garden - IL | 64.32 | |
| The New York Botanical Garden - NY | 67.93 | |
| The Morton Arboretum - IL | 60.62 | |
| The Botanical Garden Foundation - NC | 54.62 | |
