Environment : Botanical Gardens, Parks, and Nature Centers

Frederik Meijer Gardens Foundation

Gifts that grow and bloom forever

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (59.62)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 96.2%    
Administrative Expenses 2.1%    
Fundraising Expenses 1.5%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.02    
Efficiency Rating    
      (39.62)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth -12.7%    
Program Expenses Growth 19.4%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 28.72    
Capacity Rating    
      (20.00)

Income Statement     (FYE 12/2007)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $965,056
Other Revenue $4,551,735
Total Revenue $5,516,791
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $1,217,748
Administrative Expenses $26,747
Fundraising Expenses $20,108
Total Functional Expenses $1,264,603
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $4,252,188
   
Net Assets $36,327,309

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Contact Information

Frederik Meijer Gardens Foundation
2929 Walker Avenue, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
tel: (616) 791-3901
EIN: 38-3118579

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Leadership      (FYE 12/2007)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Ray B. Loeschner President (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.) Not compensated --

Donor Privacy Policy

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Mission

The Frederik Meijer Gardens Foundation (formerly Michigan Botanic Garden Foundation) was established in 1993 as a single-purpose foundation with the goal of creating an endowment fund to support the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. 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.

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