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EIN 42-1436608

Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Newton
State
Iowa
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C50: Environmental Beautification and Open Spaces
Description
Project Awake aims to beautify the community through various programs. These programs include continuing the development of the Newton Arboretum and Botanical Garden, as well as reviving ponds. The organization also accounts for depreciation expenses related to arboretum assets.
Also known as...
Project Awake
Total revenues
$97,284
2023
Total expenses
$112,975
2023
Total assets
$896,213
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

Continue the development of the Newton Arboretum and Botanical garden.

Who funds Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Geisler-Penquite FoundationEndowment Fund$20,000
Community Foundation of Greater Des MoinesWelcome Center Business Entrance$15,000
Schiller Family Foundation / C-O Jerry SchillerCharitable Contribution$2,500
...and 4 more grants received

Financials for Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$65,747
Program services$15,000
Investment income and dividends$1
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$19,177
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-2,641
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$97,284

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Data update history
July 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Schiller Family Foundation / C-O Jerry Schiller
February 28, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 21, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Schiller Family Foundation / C-O Jerry Schiller
Nonprofit Types
Environmental organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 321
Newton, IA 50208
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Jasper County, IA
Website URL
newtonarboretum.com/ 
Phone
(641) 791-3021
IRS details
EIN
42-1436608
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1995
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C50: Environmental Beautification and Open Spaces
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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