EIN 22-2514024

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
44
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society is a living museum, education center, and tourist destination in Buffalo, NY.
Total revenues
$4,323,201
2022
Total expenses
$2,181,947
2022
Total assets
$8,963,985
2022
Num. employees
44
2022

Program areas at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is a living museum, national historic site, education center and tourist destination that generates 94% of its annual operating budget through admission, membership, special events and charitable contributions. The Society meticulously cares for approximately 43,800 plants throughout the year, provides enriching educational programs and engaging exhibits that inspire curiosity and connect its visitors with the natural world. Daily visitors enjoy an uplifting, full sensory experience, stunning victorian architecture and indoor and outdoor garden sanctuaries. During 2022, the Botanical Gardens welcomed over 100,000 visitors including over 7,000 students and adults for educational programs and 3,500 attendees for a wide variety of special events.

Who funds Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationTo Support the Capital Campaign for the Expansion of the Buffalo Botanical Gardens.$1,000,000
The William E and Ann L Swan FoundationCharitable$500,000
John R Oishei FoundationBotanical Gardens Capital Campaign$83,334
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society

NameTitleCompensation
David J SwartsPresident and Chief Executive Officer$21,404
Erin GrajekChief Operating Officer$97,218
Julie DecarolisSenior Director of Operations Extension
Terry MickelsonDirector of Finance and Human Resources$68,600
Brittany Finnegan-ZandiDirector of Development Extension
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,096,102
Program services$1,053,921
Investment income and dividends$77,945
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$17,072
Net income from fundraising events$87,687
Net income from gaming activities$6,990
Net income from sales of inventory$171,565
Miscellaneous revenues$811,919
Total revenues$4,323,201

Form 990s for Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-08990View PDF
2021-122022-10-26990View PDF
2020-122021-10-28990View PDF
2019-122021-02-18990View PDF
2018-122019-09-20990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation
September 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from The William E and Ann L Swan Foundation
August 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Horticultural organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2655 S Park Ave
Buffalo, NY 14218
Metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
Website URL
buffalogardens.com/ 
Phone
(716) 827-1584
Facebook page
buffalo-and-erie-county-botanical-gardens 
Twitter profile
@buffalogardens 
IRS details
EIN
22-2514024
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
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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