EIN 54-1273467

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
146
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2022-03-01
Description
Our mission is education, our passion is connecting plants and people to measurably improve our community.
Total revenues
$10,839,125
2022
Total expenses
$7,265,669
2022
Total assets
$31,961,001
2022
Num. employees
146
2022

Program areas at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Horticulture - the horticulture department is responsible for the heart of the Garden's missions of display, research, education and community outreach. Permanent collections are integrated into varied Garden settings in 35-intensely cultivated acres (on an 82-acre property), some themed (e.g., asian valley, cochrane rose Garden.) Year-round display in the conservatory and annual seasonal displays in the outdoor Garden are interpreted through labels, signs and the presence of horticulturists and gardeners able to answer guest questions while they go about the business of designing, planting, pruning, trimming, irrigating and weeding. Global horticulture, regional best practices, water management and sustainability are manifested in the design and maintenance of the various gardens. The department manages a large volunteer cadre in the work of the Garden, particularly in the kroger community kitchen Garden, which provides fresh fruit and vegetables free of charge to feedmore, the local feeding program, and to grow plants for our own volunteer plant sale. The department assists visitors with Botanical questions or concerns, provides input to the computerized data base of the plant collections, plans and organizes future collections, assists in the plant selection and installation of plantings at selected community beautification sites, actively maintains plant collections at a future satellite site and leads in the design and implementation of the Garden's largest seasonal events (butterflies live and dominion gardenfest of lights).
Guest services - the umbrella of guest services encompasses departments directly dealing with the guest experience and amenities (visitor services, membership, Garden shop, facility rental, food services, special events) and those departments that support those departments (operations, security, it, facilities maintenance). Admissions desk, telephone reception, facility rental and catering, the Garden shop, the Garden cafe and the robins tea house restaurant are enfolded in guest experience activities and amenities. Staff members in these areas work together to ensure the quality of the visitor experience. Whether learning, reflecting, wandering, dancing, meeting, shopping or dining, all guests and members are welcomed and served in order to ensure their satisfaction from arrival to departure. By enriching the experience of walk-in visitors, special events (e.g., flowers after five) participants, group tour participants, yoga students, wedding guests and Garden members. Guest services encourage repeat visitation, a growing appreciation of the natural world, and the opportunities to become ever more involved with the Garden or community outreach programs as a student, volunteer or donor. All this activity is supported by the "back of the house" functions of operations, facilities maintenance and security departments. Collectively these departments tend to the care, cleanliness, upkeep, maintenance and security of all the gardens's grounds, buildings, equipment and related infrastructure, as well as guest, volunteer and staff safety and security.
Education and exhibitions - the education and exhibitions department is responsible for developing and coordinating a diverse array of multi-generational exhibits, events, educational programs, guest resources, and community alliances that encourage life-long learning about the plant world. Programs are designed to engage visitors of all ages, from toddlers to seniors, in active learning, where first-hand experience and observation of the natural world help to build knowledge, expand awareness and encourage attitudes of stewardship. The varied programs include adult continuing education classes, guided tours, year-round pre-school and elementary school guided programs, self-guided "scavenger" hunts, informal gardening experiences, natural history encounters, festivals, performing arts and environmental education. Initiatives include elementary school outreach programs as wehorticulture - the horticulture department is responsible for the heart of the Garden's missions of display, research, education and community outreach. Permanent collections are integrated into varied Garden settings in 35-intensely cultivated acres (on an 82-acre property), some themed (e.g., asian valley, cochrane rose Garden.) Year-round display in the conservatory and annual seasonal displays in the outdoor Garden are interpreted through labels, signs and the presence of horticulturists and gardeners able to answer guest questions while they go about the business of designing, planting, pruning, trimming, irrigating and weeding. Global horticulture, regional best practices, water management and sustainability are manifested in the design and maintenance of the various gardens. The department manages a large volunteer cadre in the work of the Garden, particularly in the kroger community kitchen Garden, which provides fresh fruit and vegetables free of charge to feedmore, the local feeding program, and to grow plants for our own volunteer plant sale. The department assists visitors with Botanical questions or concerns, provides input to the computerized data base of the plant collections, plans and organizes future collections, assists in the plant selection and installation of plantings at selected community beautification sites, actively maintains plant collections at a future satellite site and leads in the design and implementation of the Garden's largest seasonal events (butterflies live and dominion gardenfest of lights).ll as professional development and training programs for environmental educators, teachers, and members of the green industry. The Garden serves as a convener and communication link for community greening and beautification conversations across the metropolitan area. Guest resources include the lora m. robins library, containing over 7,000 items, several databases on plant and seed sources, plant information, and the Garden's plant collection, and the hort helpline - volunteers who research and answer public inquiries about plants. Other guest resources include changing art exhibits on Botanical subjects and the bright spots program that highlights the seasonal "must-see" plants in the Garden. Community alliances include significant university relationships and intentional partnerships with multiple allied plant societies, Garden clubs, and green industry organizations. The Garden also houses the herbarium virginicum, the joint collection of preserved plant specimens amassed by Virginia commonwealth university and the Garden.
Public relations - public relations and marketing work to raise awareness of the Garden and its offerings to support the mission of the Garden, increase visitation and promote financial stability. Areas of responsibility include social media, media relations, advertising, publications, website. Efforts are evaluated to measure results. The department strives to build the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden brand through all communication and concentrates efforts on publicity or "free" exposure for the Garden. By supporting all areas of the Garden, public relations and marketing work to encourage people to visit, to engage them in a relationship with the Garden and to transform them into active stewards of the world's resources.
Advancement - the advancement department is responsible for donor relations and fundraising, to include annual fund solicitations, corporate and private sponsorships, grant writing and submission, planned giving, major gifts for both capital improvements and endowment growth, and the annual fundraising event, splendor under glass. The goal of the department is to provide support to the Garden's horticultural and education mission by encouraging, facilitating, cultivating and stewarding donors. Among many achievements have been significant bequests as well as ongoing gifts to Garden expansion. Due to the importance of Garden endeavors such as children's Garden education, advancement has been very successful in raising significant portions of annual operating budget for the educational activity through grants and gifts.

Who funds Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Commonwealth FoundationsGeneral Support$1,975,343
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden FoundationSuppport the Programs and Activities$725,479
The Cabell FoundationIn Honor of Pat Branch, JR.$500,000
...and 45 more grants received totalling $4,475,065

Personnel at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

NameTitleCompensation
Brian W TraderPresident and Chief Executive Officer$162,046
Learn MorePresident and CEO
Shane TippettExecutive Director$76,746
Alice BakerDirector of Advancement / Director of Development$163,356
Kim DoveDirector of Guest Services
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

RevenuesFYE 03/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,340,919
Program services$3,266,012
Investment income and dividends$545
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$359,460
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$16,714
Net income from fundraising events$13,522
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$749,933
Miscellaneous revenues$92,020
Total revenues$10,839,125

Form 990s for Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-032023-02-07990View PDF
2021-032022-02-08990View PDF
2020-032021-04-12990View PDF
2019-032020-11-20990View PDF
2018-032019-04-15990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
June 13, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
June 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Horticultural organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1800 Lakeside Ave
Richmond, VA 23228
Metro area
Richmond, VA
County
Henrico County, VA
Website URL
lewisginter.org/ 
Phone
(804) 262-9887
Facebook page
LewisGinter 
Twitter profile
@lewisginter 
IRS details
EIN
54-1273467
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
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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