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    Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

    Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

     

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    ...501(c)(3) organization

    ...Donations are tax-deductible

    ...http://www.meijergardens.org

    ...1000 E BELTLINE AVE NE
    Grand Rapids MI 49525-5804

    888-957-1580


    Grand Rapids MI | IRS ruling year: 1982 | EIN: 38-2394044  

     

    Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park promotes the enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of the gardens, sculpture, the natural environment and the arts. Comprised of 158 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 galleries with shows by international artists, and outdoor acreage featuring a world-class sculpture park, Japanese garden, children's garden, historic Michigan's farm garden, amphitheater for summer concert events, nature trails and board walks. During the year, approximately 750,000 individuals were admitted to the gardens and 40,000 school children attended field trips.

     


    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: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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    The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.

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    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
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    Accountability & Finance

     

    Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has earned a 94% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

    This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us. 

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    Accountability and Transparency
    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    Governance
    Policies
    Transparency

    Financial Metrics
    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    ...Liabilities to Assets Ratio - 4.20% - 10/10 pts
    ...Working Capital Ratio - 12.00 years - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Efficiency - $0.06 - 10/10 pts
    ...Administrative Expense Ratio - 10.30% - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Expense Ratio - 3.50% - 10/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Ratio - 86.10% - 10/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Growth - 4.63% - 4.64/10 pts

    Unscored Information

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