Program areas at Desert Botanical Garden
Horticulture - propagating & maintaining a living plant collection of over 50,000 Desert plants with particular emphasis on those inhabiting the sonoran Desert, many of which are endangered species. This program also works to preserve Desert plant life outside of its collection by educating the public regarding the beauty, variety and fragility of Desert plant life by displaying and interpreting its collection for the public at its Garden in phoenix, az which in the current year attracted approximately 495,000 visitors from all over the world. Education - provides programming for children, adults, and educators that promote greater enjoyment, understanding and stewardship of the sonoran Desert. Children's programming at the Desert Botanical Garden promotes a scientifically and environmentally literate community through hands-on, nature-based learning, and Garden staff and resources. These place-based experiences inspire a connection to the unique wonders of the sonoran Desert, encourage conservation of the natural world, and ignite a life-long appreciation for the environment. Informal programs span the ages of infants to teenagers alongside their caregivers through inquiry-based investigations that incorporate art, science, music, and much more. In fy 2022, cactus clubhouse opened in the fall for weekend programming (fri-sun, 9:00am-4:00pm). Over the winter holidays, and then starting fully in spring 2022 (february-may), the clubhouse opened 7 days a week. The cactus clubhouse welcomed 19,436 visitors, including over 8,100 children. Cactus clubhouse admission was included with Garden admission and memberhsip. School programs, teens in the Garden & girl scout programs paused during the pandemic. Reintroducing these programs has been a progressive effort. Field trips remained cancelled through fy22; outreach programming has been reintroduced, with several thematic units being taken out to schools. There were 13 off-site visits to schoos, providing science-based units highilghting the biology of the sonoran Desert. Eleven high school students participated in the teens in the Garden program as it was reintroduced post-pandemic. Each month, students engaged in various volunteer, research, and career development opportunities with Garden staff and community partners.
Who funds Desert Botanical Garden
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Desert Botanical Garden
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Margie Burke | Chief Financial Officer | | 2021-08-20 |
Kimberlie McCue | Chief Science Officer | $146,562 | 2022-09-30 |
Elaine McGinn | Chief Experience Officer | $162,656 | 2022-09-30 |
Kenneth J Schutz | Executive Director | $339,679 | 2022-09-30 |
Halee Williamson | Senior Director of Facilities and Operations | | 2021-08-20 |
...and 15 more key personnel |
Financials for Desert Botanical Garden
Revenues | FYE 09/2022 | FYE 09/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $16,268,300 | $7,884,947 | 106.3% |
Program services | $17,806,225 | $9,418,578 | 89.1% |
Investment income and dividends | $11,203 | $352 | 3082.7% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-6,851 | $177,385 | -103.9% |
Net income from fundraising events | $2,403,648 | $0 | 999% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $2,725,344 | $1,539,790 | 77% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $-273 | $22,455 | -101.2% |
Total revenues | $39,207,596 | $19,043,507 | 105.9% |
Organizations like Desert Botanical Garden
Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | 501(c)(3) | Richmond, VA | $10,839,125 |
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | 501(c)(3) | Sarasota, FL | $19,275,923 |
San Antonio Botanical Garden Society | 501(c)(3) | San Antonio, TX | $11,520,313 |
Chicago Botanic Garden | 501(c)(3) | Glencoe, IL | $72,376,611 |
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society | 501(c)(3) | Dallas, TX | $28,035,865 |
Missouri Botanical Garden Board of TRUSTEES | 501(c)(3) | Saint Louis, MO | $58,989,201 |
Denver Botanic Gardens | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $45,589,045 |
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $28,581,525 |
The Morton Arboretum | 501(c)(3) | Lisle, IL | $64,971,405 |
Atlanta Botanical Garden | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $44,604,397 |
Data update history
July 6, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
June 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 12, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
June 9, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
May 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
Nonprofit Types
Horticultural organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 1201 N Galvin Pkwy
- Phoenix, AZ 85008
- Metro area
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- County
- Maricopa County, AZ
- Website URL
- dbg.org/Â
- Phone
- (480) 941-1225
- Facebook page
- dbgphxÂ
- Twitter profile
- @dbgtweetÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 86-0136925
- Fiscal year end
- September
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1937
- 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
- Central organization
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