Botanical Garden Association Inc

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jonathan L Herman

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Botanical Garden Association Inc, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $633K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

Our vision is to educate, inspire, and connect people with nature therefore improving ones physical and mental helath and overall quality of life. We are open year-round with our educational activities, exhibits, experience areas changing with the seasons.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $4,933 Revenue: $210,986

Butterfly House and Garden - In mid June through mid September this facility provides the opprotunity to observe native Ohio butterflies in an open-air yet contained environment. Learning experiences include developement of habitats that attract butterflies and the life cycle of native Ohio butterflies. Surrounding the faciltiy are many native Ohio plantings in a garden-like setting as well as a playground of natural materials. All ages can enjoy this program and the facility is handicapped accessible. Revenue is derived from a modest admission fee over 35,000 visitors including groups or organizations visit the entire facility.

Program 2

Expenses: $14,943 Revenue: $55,864

All programs, events, and workshops to help attract vistors to the center for certain events throughout the year. Examples Natures A-Glow, Camp, Williamsburg Wreath workshop, Christmas, Cool...

All programs, events, and workshops to help attract vistors to the center for certain events throughout the year. Examples Natures A-Glow, Camp, Williamsburg Wreath workshop, Christmas, Cool Adventures, Summer Exhibits, Workshops, and various other nature educational programs.

Program 3

Expenses: $554,604

All other expenses are for the whole center. All of the programming encompasses the whole center so most expenses are not split out specifically for events. This is general expenses to run all...

All other expenses are for the whole center. All of the programming encompasses the whole center so most expenses are not split out specifically for events. This is general expenses to run all programming which most are listed above.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $297,392

Program Service Revenue $266,850

Investment Income $1,701

Other Revenue $66,642

TOTAL REVENUE $632,585

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $434,526

Fundraising Expenses $19,194

Program Expenses $574,480

Other Expenses $260,876

TOTAL EXPENSES $695,402

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$632,585	$569,546	+0.1%
Expenses	$695,402	$656,383	+0.1%
Net Income	$-62,817	$-86,837	-0.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

$48,923

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Kaitlyn Cowley	Executive Director	072.00	Director	$48,923	$0	$48,923
Allison Allsopp	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert Frato	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeni Menegay	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Craig Sonntag	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Nero	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeffrey Weltman	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Matthew Ramsey	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Campbell	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jonathan Herman	President	001.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Robert George	Vice President	001.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Abbey Chance	Secretary	001.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Alaska Thompson	Treasurer	002.00	Officer	$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
2024	$632,585	$695,402	$825,019	$-62,817
2023	$569,546	$656,383	$860,020	$-86,837
2022	$565,985	$575,094	$933,977	$-9,109
2021	$429,044	$455,256	$944,573	$-26,212
2020	$372,830	$374,746	$985,669	$-1,916
2019	$497,485	$367,964	$936,859	$129,521
2018	$303,012	$292,696	$806,913	$10,316