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Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Boulevard
Cleveland OH 44106
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 933223
P.O. Box 933223
Cleveland OH 44193
Cleveland OH | IRS ruling year: 1937 | EIN: 34-0239538 
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.Organization Mission
Cleveland Botanical Garden was founded in 1930 as the Garden Center of Greater Cleveland. In 2014, Cleveland Botanical Garden integrated with The Holden Arboretum, c ... (More)
Rating Information
Great
This charity's score is 94%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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Accountability & Finance
Key Accountability Metrics
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No CreditMajority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members8 out of 8 points
Independent Board Size - 3 independent members7 out of 7 points
Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee15 out of 15 points
Material Diversion of Assets - None10 out of 10 points
Tax Form Disclosures and Policies
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditWebsite Listed on Tax Form - Listed2 out of 2 points
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points
Whistleblower Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed4 out of 4 points
Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes2 out of 2 points
Website Disclosures
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditTax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing0 out of 4 points
Financial Metrics
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditLiabilities to Assets: Ratio - 53.20%13 out of 15 points
Program Expense: Ratio - 71.06%25 out of 25 points
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