
Environment : Botanical Gardens, Parks, and Nature Centers
Board Leadership
Maureen K. Chilton
Chairman
CEO
Gregory Long
President
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Founded in 1891, The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world and the largest in any city in the United States, distinguished by the beauty of its diverse landscape and extensive collections and gardens, as well as by the scope and excellence of its programs in horticulture, education, and science. The NYBG is an advocate for the plant kingdom. The Garden pursues its mission through its role as a museum of living plant collections arranged in gardens and landscapes across its National Historic Landmark site; through its comprehensive education programs in horticulture and plant science; and through the wide-ranging research programs of the International Plant Science Center.
Founded in 1891, The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world and the largest in any city in the United States, distinguished by the beauty of its diverse landscape and extensive collections and gardens, as well as by the scope and excellence of its programs in horticulture, education, and science. The NYBG is an advocate for the plant kingdom. The Garden pursues its mission through its role as a museum of living plant collections arranged in gardens and landscapes across its National Historic Landmark site; through its comprehensive education programs in horticulture and plant science; and through the wide-ranging research programs of the International Plant Science Center.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
79.5% | |
Administrative Expenses | 12.8% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 7.6% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.13 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 3.42 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 3.8% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 18.2% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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The New York Botanical Garden (NY) | 90.28 | |
The Atlanta Botanical Garden (GA) | 91.18 | |
San Francisco Botanical Garden Society (CA) | 87.62 | |
Denver Botanic Gardens (CO) | 92.38 | |
Chicago Botanic Garden (IL) | 90.05 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $26,045,279 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $4,147,844 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $14,165,970 |
Total Contributions | $44,359,093 |
Program Service Revenue | $20,193,627 |
Total Primary Revenue | $64,552,720 |
Other Revenue | $17,009,063 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $81,561,783 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $65,416,472 |
Administrative Expenses | $8,858,769 |
Fundraising Expenses | $7,124,434 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $81,399,675 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $162,108 |
Net Assets | $447,629,136 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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Plant Science | $20,204,107 | 30.9% |
Horticulture & Living Collections | $18,262,086 | 27.9% |
Education and Outreach | $17,482,004 | 26.7% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2016-06 | 02/01/2018 | 90.28 | |||||||
2015-06 | 12/01/2016 | 90.14 | |||||||
2014-06 | 06/01/2016 | 89.23 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-06 | 12/01/2015 | 90.20 | |||||||
2013-06 | 02/01/2015 | 91.39 | |||||||
2012-06 | 11/01/2013 | 89.01 | |||||||
2011-06 | 11/06/2012 | 83.16 | |||||||
2010-06 | 11/01/2011 | 80.21 | |||||||
2009-06 | 09/20/2011 | 82.18 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-06 | 11/24/2010 | 81.67 | |||||||
2008-06 | 12/01/2009 | 95.23 | |||||||
2007-06 | 04/01/2009 | 97.93 | |||||||
2006-06 | 05/01/2008 | 91.08 | |||||||
2005-06 | 11/01/2006 | 81.24 | |||||||
2004-06 | 11/01/2005 | 87.12 | |||||||
2003-06 | 09/01/2004 | 87.00 | |||||||
2002-06 | 11/01/2003 | 94.97 | |||||||
2001-06 | 10/15/2002 | 92.35 | |||||||
2000-06 | 04/15/2002 | 76.94 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 13-1693134 |
Name in IRS Master File | NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN |
NTEE Code | C41 |
NTEE Classification | Botanical Gardens, Arboreta and Botanical Organizations |
NTEE Type | Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification |
Classification | Educational Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (161) Scientific research (diseases) (180) Contact or sponsored scientific research for industry (350) Preservation of natural resources (conservation) |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | June, 1925 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | June |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$676,572 | 0.83% | Gregory R. Long | President |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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The New York Botanical Garden (NY) | 90.28 | |
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (FL) | 90.12 | |
The Morton Arboretum (IL) | 92.14 | |
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (CA) | 90.05 | |
The Polly Hill Arboretum (MA) | 89.30 |
This charity has an official representative registered with Charity Navigator.
The New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Boulevard
Bronx,
NY 10458
tel: (718) 817-8700
EIN: 13-1693134
Maureen K. Chilton
Chairman
Gregory Long
President
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