EIN 23-1352009

Bok Tower Gardens

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
126
State
Year formed
1925
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
Description
Bok Tower Gardens has offered some of Florida's most remarkable experiences to more than 23 million visitors since 1929. The Gardens offer unparalleled opportunities for artistic, cultural, personal and spiritual enrichment.
Total revenues
$6,715,239
2022
Total expenses
$7,120,751
2022
Total assets
$67,832,423
2022
Num. employees
126
2022

Program areas at Bok Tower Gardens

Open 365 days a year, Bok Tower Gardens operated a 470 acre public garden designed by landscape architect frederick law olmsted jr, offering visitors and members environmental, natural, art and cultural experiences through a variety of programming. The Gardens hosted music concerts, art exhibits, and educational programming for all ages, with a total visitation of 263,908 visitors in 2022.
Bok Tower Gardens hosted a series of intimate evening concerts and presented outdoor/horticultural exhibits accenting the daily visitation experience.
The rare plant conservation program at Bok Tower Gardens integrated biological research, curated a collection of rare plant species native to central and north Florida; rescued rare plant populations from development sites; performed conservation education for the public and with academic institutions, introduced new populations onto protected lands, restored critical habitats, and met federal recovery objectives for listed plant species.

Who funds Bok Tower Gardens

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustEnvironment, Animals$62,500
Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao FoundationGeneral Operations$50,000
Duke Energy FoundationClimate Resiliency$25,000
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at Bok Tower Gardens

NameTitleCompensation
David PricePresident$227,661
Melissa RobillardFinance$127,035
Erica SmithDirector of Business Development and Public Relations$101,320
Melissa TyroneDirector of Philanthropy and Membership$113,492
Nicole CochranDirector of Human Resources
...and 25 more key personnel

Financials for Bok Tower Gardens

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,223,737
Program services$2,117,535
Investment income and dividends$1,390,538
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$19,035
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$237,350
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$713,573
Miscellaneous revenues$13,471
Total revenues$6,715,239

Form 990s for Bok Tower Gardens

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-092023-02-13990View PDF
2020-092021-04-06990View PDF
2019-092020-10-05990View PDF
2018-092019-06-19990View PDF
2018-092019-05-14990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 8, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation
October 18, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 15 new personnel
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of Elaine V Johnson Foundation
May 21, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Horticultural organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingConservation easementReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1151 Tower Blvd
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Metro area
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
County
Polk County, FL
Website URL
boktowergardens.org/ 
Phone
(863) 676-1408
Facebook page
boktowergardens 
Twitter profile
@boktower 
IRS details
EIN
23-1352009
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1925
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C41: Botanical Gardens, Arboreta, and Botanical Organizations
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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