ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS INC

EIN: 391775351 501(c)(3) Environment

JANESVILLE, WI

Total Revenue
$1,382,423
Total Expenses
$1,678,873
Total Assets
$3,585,828
Net Assets
$3,437,658
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
MICHELLE RYAN
Phone
6087523885
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS INC, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 32% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS, INC. IS AN INTERNATIONALLY THEMED BOTANICAL SHOWCASE THAT PROVIDES FOR THE EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION OF HORTICULTURE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PEOPLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $571,527 Revenue: $160,021

GARDEN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE - ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS IS HOME TO 26 DIFFERENT DRAMATIC AND THEMED GARDENS. SOME HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL FOCUS SUCH AS THE JAPANESE (NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 25...

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GARDEN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE - ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS IS HOME TO 26 DIFFERENT DRAMATIC AND THEMED GARDENS. SOME HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL FOCUS SUCH AS THE JAPANESE (NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 25 JAPANESE GARDENS IN NORTH AMERICA), SCOTTISH, FRENCH FORMAL, ITALIAN, AND ENGLISH COTTAGE GARDENS. ALSO INCLUDED ARE LESS FORMALLY-STRUCTURED GARDENS INCLUDING ONE OF VERY FEW FERN AND MOSS GARDENS RECOGNIZED BY THE HARDY FERN FOUNDATION IN THE UNITED STATES. IN ADDITION, ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS IS HOME TO A SHADE, PRAIRIE, AND WOODLAND GARDEN. ON SITE IS AN EDUCATIONAL CENTER OFFERING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR BOTH ADULTS AND YOUTH YEAR-ROUND. ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS IS THE NUMBER 1 TOURIST DESTINATION IN ROCK COUNTY WELCOMING NEARLY 100,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR. ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, BUS TRIPS, HOME GARDEN TOURS, PLANT SALES, AND SEASONAL EVENTS TO ENHANCE ITS MISSION, IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS, AND INCREASE ITS RECOGNITION IN THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE GARDENS PUTS AN EMPHASIS ON HORTICULTURAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING THERAPEUTIC TRAINING, MASTER GARDENER TRAINING, SYMPOSIA, AND WORKSHOPS. PARTNERING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ON DYNAMIC AND INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO THE GARDENS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE HEDBERG PUBLIC LIBRARY, ROCK COUNTY RECAP PROGRAM, JANESVILLE AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, JANESVILLE AREA HERB SOCIETY, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EXTENSION.

Program 2
Expenses: $442,870 Revenue: $762,408

VISITOR SERVICES AND PUBLIC EVENTS - ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, BUS TRIPS, HOME GARDEN TOURS, PLANT SALES, AND SEASONAL EVENTS TO ENHANCE ITS MISSION, IMPROVE THE QUALITY...

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VISITOR SERVICES AND PUBLIC EVENTS - ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, BUS TRIPS, HOME GARDEN TOURS, PLANT SALES, AND SEASONAL EVENTS TO ENHANCE ITS MISSION, IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS, AND INCREASE ITS RECOGNITION IN THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING METROPOLITAN AREA.

Program 3
Expenses: $169,545 Revenue: $0

FACILITY USAGE - ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS OFFERS FOUR INDIVIDUAL ROOMS, EACH 19' X 31' WITH SEPARATE ACCESS, FOR BUSINESS MEETINGS, TRAINING SESSIONS, OR RETREATS. THE ROOMS EXPAND TO CREATE SPACE...

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FACILITY USAGE - ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS OFFERS FOUR INDIVIDUAL ROOMS, EACH 19' X 31' WITH SEPARATE ACCESS, FOR BUSINESS MEETINGS, TRAINING SESSIONS, OR RETREATS. THE ROOMS EXPAND TO CREATE SPACE FOR CONVENTIONS, BANQUETS, OR SALES SEMINARS. THE STUNNING ATRIUM PROVIDES NATURAL LIGHTING AND A BREATH-TAKING VIEW OF THE GARDENS, CREATING A CONVENIENT AREA FOR RECEPTION WITH A COAT ROOM, GIFT SHOP, AND RESTROOM FACILITIES CLOSE AT HAND. THE ATMOSPHERE IS CALMING AND QUIET, WITH ACCESS TO 26 INTERNATIONALLY THEMED BOTANICAL GARDENS TO STIMULATE YOUR MIND AND CREATE AN INSPIRING AND PRODUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $231,966
Program Service Revenue $937,825
Investment Income $62,923
Other Revenue $149,709
TOTAL REVENUE $1,382,423

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $834,221
Fundraising Expenses $119,863
Program Expenses $1,239,976
Other Expenses $844,652
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,678,873

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,382,423 $2,045,578 -0.3%
Expenses $1,678,873 $1,345,261 +0.2%
Net Income $-296,450 $700,317 -1.4%
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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
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
33
Volunteers
157

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
$78,590
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SCOTT SKELLY CHAIRPERSON (BEG DEC)/SECRETARY (THRU DEC) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARI DRASCIC VICE-CHAIRPERSON (THRU DEC) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT REILLY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM CULLEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL HATCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLIVIA ACTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CULLEN SLAPAK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA TOLLEFSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARB SARNOW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD EDDINGS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH GOLDFINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY HUGHES CHAIRMAN (THRU DEC)/IMMEDIATE PAST-CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE HOLMES VICE-CHAIRPERSON/SECRETARY (BEG DEC) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN MCCARTHY-CLINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT SPODEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE WIRTH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK MUELLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA KRONBERG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY (THRU APRIL) 40.00
Officer
$39,750 $763 $40,513
MICHELLE RYAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEG JULY) 40.00
Officer
$38,077 $0 $38,077
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 $1,382,423 $1,678,873 $3,585,828 $-296,450
2024 $2,045,578 $1,345,261 $3,894,989 $700,317
2023 $1,129,539 $1,141,622 $3,135,201 $-12,083
2022 $1,397,418 $1,032,908 $3,144,621 $364,510
2021 $1,255,690 $932,409 $2,939,315 $323,281
2020 $1,159,119 $1,047,125 $2,414,367 $111,994
2018 $1,037,030 $984,668 $2,452,437 $52,362
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