TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS

EIN: 237037310 501(c)(3) Environment

TUCSON, AZ

Total Revenue
$6,219,248
Total Expenses
$3,756,779
Total Assets
$12,240,114
Net Assets
$10,961,756
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
ELLEN WHEELER
Phone
5203269686
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS, founded in 1968, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $6.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 59% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.5M, a strong 40% operating margin.

Mission

TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH PLANTS AND NATURE THROUGH ART, SCIENCE, HISTORY AND CULTURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,301,421 Revenue: $1,315,969

IN 2025, TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS (TBG) PLACED 4TH IN USA TODAY'S TOP 10 BEST BOTANICAL GARDENS FOR THE 3RD YEAR. FOR YEARS TBG HAS BEEN AWARDED THE BEST BOTANICAL GARDEN IN TUCSON BY THE COMMUNITY...

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IN 2025, TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS (TBG) PLACED 4TH IN USA TODAY'S TOP 10 BEST BOTANICAL GARDENS FOR THE 3RD YEAR. FOR YEARS TBG HAS BEEN AWARDED THE BEST BOTANICAL GARDEN IN TUCSON BY THE COMMUNITY. WITH OVER 7,000 PLANTS AND 17 SPECIFIC GARDENS, TBG IS THE ONLY PUBLIC GARDEN THAT BOASTS A PLANT & PESTICIDE CARE PROGRAM THAT IS 100% ORGANIC. TBG ATTRACTS OVER 175,000 GUESTS A YEAR, HAS OVER 6,000 MEMBER HOUSEHOLDS, PROGRAMS, 4 GALLERIES, CURATES A LIVE TROPICAL BUTTERFLY & ORCHID EXHIBIT, AS WELL AS MANAGES GIFT SHOPS AND EDNA'S CAF.

Program 2
Expenses: $808,704 Revenue: $148,577

TBG OFFERS CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & LECTURES TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES & BACKGROUNDS. IN ADDITION TO ADULT AND CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, TBG MANAGES THE ONLY FORMALIZED HORTICULTURAL...

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TBG OFFERS CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & LECTURES TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES & BACKGROUNDS. IN ADDITION TO ADULT AND CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, TBG MANAGES THE ONLY FORMALIZED HORTICULTURAL THERAPY PROGRAM WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, TBG OFFERS EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT HIGHLIGHT TOPICS OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL INTEREST TO THE COMMUNITY. AN ANNUAL LECTURE SERIES IS PROVIDED TO BROADEN THE IMPACT OF THE ONSITE EXHIBITS AS WELL AS TOUR GUIDES.

Program 3
Expenses: $714,439 Revenue: $657,985

SPECIAL EXHIBITS: A TUCSON FAMILY TRADITION, THE 3RD YEAR OF THE HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW, LIGHTSUP WAS A SUCCESS AND ATTRACTS PEOPLE FROM ACROSS ARIZONA AND BEYOND. IN THE FALL THE FIESTA DE LOS ANIMALES...

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SPECIAL EXHIBITS: A TUCSON FAMILY TRADITION, THE 3RD YEAR OF THE HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW, LIGHTSUP WAS A SUCCESS AND ATTRACTS PEOPLE FROM ACROSS ARIZONA AND BEYOND. IN THE FALL THE FIESTA DE LOS ANIMALES WAS INSTALLED AS THE INITIAL PHASE OF THE FRIDA'S GARDEN EXHIBIT. OTHER EXHIBITS FEAUTURED THE WORK OF TOM COLLAZO, JOHN BENEDICT, QUILT FOR A CAUSE, SUSAN ELLENBOGEN, LUCY MASTERMAN, AMERIND FOUNDATION'S INDIGENOUS ART IN AN ABUNDANT LAND, THE MEXICAN CONSUL'S CHILDREN'S ART SHOW THIS IS MY MEXICO, AND THE CURIOUS ALLIES ASBA 5TH TRIENNIAL SHOW.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,500,092
Program Service Revenue $2,406,336
Investment Income $344,747
Other Revenue $-31,927
TOTAL REVENUE $6,219,248

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,836,591
Fundraising Expenses $528,570
Program Expenses $2,966,944
Other Expenses $1,798,228
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,756,779

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,219,248 $3,905,392 +0.6%
Expenses $3,756,779 $3,218,044 +0.2%
Net Income $2,462,469 $687,348 +2.6%
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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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
60
Volunteers
160

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
7
$310,878
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHELLE CONKLIN CEO/PRESIDEN 40.00
Officer
$206,942 $1,376 $208,318
LYNN RICHARDS FINANCE DIRE 40.00
Officer
$94,909 $7,651 $102,560
STEVE BOSSE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARCH BROWN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN CHAVEZ VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LYUDA EISENMAN CPA TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAYNE HENNINGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM LAMEAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL LEX PAST CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY LURIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN MCGANN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE SEGAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA OWENS-SREDZINSKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKY STROMEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA VORIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN WHEELER CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $6,219,248 $3,756,779 $12,240,114 $2,462,469
2024 $3,905,392 $3,218,044 $9,123,756 $687,348
2023 $3,705,958 $2,747,307 $8,382,188 $958,651
2022 $3,474,163 $2,188,535 $7,479,246 $1,285,628
2021 $2,737,109 $1,749,461 $6,249,318 $987,648
2020 $2,251,805 $1,943,281 $5,292,667 $308,524
2019 $1,966,612 $1,941,973 $4,591,769 $24,639
2018 $1,964,723 $1,839,543 $4,605,931 $125,180
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