WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

EIN: 041988945 501(c)(3) Environment

BOYLSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$10,693,720
Total Expenses
$7,270,418
Total Assets
$58,921,141
Net Assets
$57,522,491
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1842
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
MICHAEL MACHNOWSKI
Phone
5088696111
Tax Period
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31

WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, founded in 1842, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $10.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.4M, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL CREATES EXPERIENCES WITH PLANTS THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE AND IMPROVE THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,890,163 Revenue: $2,436,782

HORTICULTURE - NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL FEATURES SEVENTEEN DISTINCT GARDENS, TWO INDOOR CONSERVATORIES, MEADOWS, WOODLAND PLANT COLLECTIONS, TRAILS, MEADOWS, PONDS, AND CONSERVATION...

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HORTICULTURE - NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL FEATURES SEVENTEEN DISTINCT GARDENS, TWO INDOOR CONSERVATORIES, MEADOWS, WOODLAND PLANT COLLECTIONS, TRAILS, MEADOWS, PONDS, AND CONSERVATION LAND OF 200 ACRES. IN ADDITION, THE GARDEN HAS A FOCUSED OUTREACH IN SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING WORCESTER, THE SECOND LARGEST CITY IN NEW ENGLAND. NEBG STAFF ENGAGES MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROJECTS AIMED IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN URBAN AREAS THROUGH PLANTS AND ACCESS TO NATURE. WITH GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FROM THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, NEBG STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PARTNER WITH ORGANIZATIONS ON PROJECTS SUCH AS TREE MAINTENANCE, URBAN GREENING, STORMWATER MAINTENANCE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND MORE. NEBG'S OUTREACH WORK ALSO INCLUDES SERVING AS A RESOURCE FOR LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT PLANT-BASED SOLUTIONS TO ISSUES INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CLIMATE CHANGE.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,822,945 Revenue: $444,306

EDUCATION - ALL OF NEBG'S EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE AN INQUISITIVE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, DIVERSE COMMUNITY, INSPIRED TO STEWARD AND ADVOCATE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD. WE SEEK TO EMPOWER...

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EDUCATION - ALL OF NEBG'S EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE AN INQUISITIVE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, DIVERSE COMMUNITY, INSPIRED TO STEWARD AND ADVOCATE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD. WE SEEK TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO WORK TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE AND TO ADDRESS THE GROWING DISCONNECT BETWEEN PEOPLE AND PLANTS. BY EXPERIENCING THE NATURAL WORLD IN YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE GARDEN AND IN THE COMMUNITY, CHILDREN GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL WORLD, BECOMING ADVOCATES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND LIFELONG STEWARDS. INTERACTION WITH PLANTS THROUGH NEBG'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS ALLOWS ALL VISITORS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR CONNECTION TO THE WORLD AROUND THEM, BUILD SKILLS TO IDENTIFY AND SOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES, AND GAIN AN AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY TO THESE ISSUES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,739,593
Program Service Revenue $2,745,739
Investment Income $727,513
Other Revenue $480,875
TOTAL REVENUE $10,693,720

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,780,972
Fundraising Expenses $979,562
Program Expenses $4,713,108
Other Expenses $3,489,446
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,270,418

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $10,693,720 $8,106,342 +0.3%
Expenses $7,270,418 $7,046,695 +0.0%
Net Income $3,423,302 $1,059,647 +2.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
153
Volunteers
310

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
12
$629,518
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GREG BROWN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW MATTUS VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ULUMPIXAN ATHOH'IL TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLYN DONOHUE TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM KARADIMOS VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE COLINVAUX VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN POTEETE TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CURTIS FALZOI TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA BIGELOW TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAYLE WEISS VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH MYSKA TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA MCDONOUGH VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANTHA MCDONALD TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIRLEY WILLIAMS TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN PALATUCCI TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABRAHAM HADDAD TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS HALPIN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MACHNOWSKI TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENT DUR RUSSELL PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS MURPHY TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE ROBBINS TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD LEIF SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
INDIRA MAINI TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIAMIN MELVILLE TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY WOOD ASSISTANT TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GRACE ELTON CEO 40.00
Officer
$273,746 $15,535 $289,281
JANE ELLIS CFOO 40.00
Officer
$162,113 $7,111 $169,224
THERESA LEE CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$164,546 $6,467 $171,013
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $10,693,720 $7,270,418 $58,921,141 $3,423,302
2023 $8,106,342 $7,046,695 $52,393,106 $1,059,647
2022 $8,887,318 $5,707,398 $53,254,772 $3,179,920
2021 $7,800,595 $4,216,359 $52,306,430 $3,584,236
2020 $5,429,016 $5,068,815 $41,100,981 $360,201
2018 $6,026,063 $4,555,092 $41,176,742 $1,470,971
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