Environment : Botanical Gardens, Parks, and Nature Centers
Memphis Botanic Garden Foundation
Supporting the Memphis Botanic Garden
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (58.32) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 70.6% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 11.8% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 17.4% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.09 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (32.06) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 18.2% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 8.7% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 2.02 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (26.25) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2008)
Contact Information
Memphis Botanic Garden Foundation
750 Cherry Road
Memphis, TN 38117
tel: (901) 576-4100
fax: (901) 682-1561
EIN: 23-7159172
Leadership (FYE 06/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Duncan | Executive Director (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.) | $136,831 | 5.59% |
Donor Privacy Policy
NO, this charity does not have a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
Founded in 1970, the Memphis Botanic Garden Foundation supports the municipally owned Memphis Botanic Garden by funding capital improvements, educational programs, administrative support and other activities. Memphis Botanic Garden encompasses over 96 acres of sweeping vistas, lakes and woodlands, display gardens and the renowned Japanese Garden of Tranquility and Sensory Garden. This Garden annually serves in excess of 165,000 people of the region including more than 35,000 through various education programs.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Botanic Garden Foundation - TN | 58.32 |  |
| Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden - FL | 56.72 | |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - CA | 65.74 | |
| Denver Botanic Gardens - CO | 56.81 | |
| Jenkins Arboretum - PA | 65.28 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Botanic Garden Foundation - TN | 58.32 | |
| Chicago Botanic Garden - IL | 64.32 | |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - CA | 65.74 | |
| Jenkins Arboretum - PA | 65.28 | |
| The Morton Arboretum - IL | 60.62 | |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden - NY | 55.87 | |
