EIN 63-0495111

Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
23
State
Year formed
1964
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens perpetuates and advances the Garden's mission as a community resource and destination of botanical, horticultural, and educational significance. The organization partners with The City of Birmingham to promote public knowledge and sustainability through free, hands-on, curriculum-based science programs for visitors from all walks of life. The Communication & Membership team plays a critical role in shaping the Friends' work by creating and implementing a dynamic program that supports the Gardens' mission.
Also known as...
The Birmingham Botanical Society
Total revenues
$2,591,252
2022
Total expenses
$2,117,017
2022
Total assets
$21,906,642
2022
Num. employees
23
2022

Program areas at Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens

The Gardens' 67.5 acres feature more than 20 thematic Gardens, each classified into one of three types: Gardens of collections, Gardens of nature, and Gardens of culture. Gardens of collections include The abroms rhodendron species garden, The fern glade, The ireland iris garden, and The dunn formal rose garden. Gardens of nature include The barbar Alabama woodlands and The kaul wildflower garden. Gardens of culture include The formal garden, The japanese garden, and The southern living garden. The Gardens' diverse plant collections celebrate The wonder of The plant world, illustrate Alabama's biodiversity, offer inspiration for home gardeners, and provide seasonal interest with ever-changing horticultural displays. Miles of walking paths encourage exploration and offer opportunity for walking and jogging.
Communication & membershipcommunications and membership is responsible for The creation and implementation of a comprehensive and dynamic program that advances The Friends' work in support of The Gardens' mission. This area plays a critical role in shaping The organization's future in a way that attracts and serves diverse audiences; is a part of The Gardens' longstanding tradition of being a place where visitors of all ages and with many varied interests are welcomed; and complements The Gardens' positioning as a community resource and destination of Botanical, horticultural and regional significance. Specific areas of focus include: strategic direction and planning - in concert with appropriate stakeholders, spearheading creation of strategic goals and objectives that expand The Friends' reach and impact through participation in programs and events, growing membership and support, increased garden visitation, and enhanced public awareness; communications and marketing - coordinating all communications, marketing, and public relations efforts - internal and external, print and digital; membership - championing a multi-channel program that drives membership growth, encourages member engagement and renewals, and provides outstanding member service; brand and identity -articulating The Friends' identity, strategic messaging, and quality standards
Education/librarythe garden'Gardens's educational mission promotes sustainability and environmental stewardship, and impacts not only garden visitors but also benefits residents of The greater Birmingham area. Free, hands-on, curriculum-based science programming is offered to over 10,000 kindergarten through 6th grade students each year through The discovery field trips that correlate with The Alabama state course of study and are aligned with national science education standards. Summer camps, teacher training, and adult classes, lectures, and workshops are also offered. A large cadre of volunteers and supporters plays an essential role in supporting The mission and programs.the library at The Gardens is The largest public horticultural library in The southeast. It is part of The jefferson county library cooperative and offers more than 6,000 circulating titles focused on gardening, horticulture, and The environment. The library also offers subject-specific programming and provides patrons with free internet and wi-fi connections.

Who funds Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lucille S Beeson Charitable Trust Bond MGMTGeneral Operating$451,713
The Community Foundation of Greater BirminghamGeneral Support + Special Porgrams$194,580
Sterne Agee Charitable FoundationSupport for Improvements To and Naming of the Grand Pavilion in the Kaul Wildflower Garden$125,000
...and 35 more grants received totalling $1,063,569

Personnel at Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens

NameTitleCompensation
Stephanie BanksChief Financial Officer$121,710
Thomas W UnderwoodExecutive Director$188,116
Mindy Keyes BlackDirector of Communications and Marketing
Penelope HartlineDirector of Development$114,095
Tyler MasonDirector of Education and Visitor Experience
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,187,405
Program services$266,731
Investment income and dividends$629,982
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$135,838
Net income from fundraising events$371,296
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,591,252

Form 990s for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-06-27990View PDF
2021-122022-08-01990View PDF
2020-122021-06-30990View PDF
2019-122020-10-15990View PDF
2018-122019-10-12990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $451,713 from Lucille S Beeson Charitable Trust Bond MGMT
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from The Thomas E Jernigan Foundation
August 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 21, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 35 new grant, including a grant for $498,723 from Lucille S Beeson Charitable Trust Bond MGMT
Nonprofit Types
Horticultural organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2612 LN Park Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
Metro area
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
County
Jefferson County, AL
Website URL
bbgardens.org/membership/ 
Phone
(205) 414-3950
Facebook page
BirminghamBotanicalGardens 
Twitter profile
@bbgardens 
IRS details
EIN
63-0495111
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1964
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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