CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS

EIN: 421447541 501(c)(3) Environment

WATERLOO, IA

Total Revenue
$300,377
Total Expenses
$300,693
Total Assets
$811,734
Net Assets
$735,311
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
CINDY WELLS
Phone
3192264966
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $300K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $735K represent 29 months of operating reserves.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $220,422
Program Service Revenue $74,314
Investment Income $2,568
Other Revenue $3,073
TOTAL REVENUE $300,377

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $140,013
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $177,046
Other Expenses $160,680
TOTAL EXPENSES $300,693

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $300,377 $316,989 -0.1%
Expenses $300,693 $342,986 -0.1%
Net Income $-316 $-25,997 -1.0%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
10
Volunteers
103

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
4
$0
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRIANNA SCHENKELBERG DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GIFT BUHMAN DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERRI PERREAULT DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZ GUYER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM FLANDERS SECRETARY 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM HAYS DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY BUEHLER VICE PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNIE WETZEL DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY WILBER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY WELLS PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBBIE LEACH DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIRLEY WALKER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY DANDY DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMMY FLEMING TREASURER 0.00
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
2024 $300,377 $300,693 $811,734 $-316
2023 $316,989 $342,986 $812,030 $-25,997
2022 $379,239 $343,679 $836,790 $35,560
2021 $440,858 $330,231 $814,640 $110,627
2020 $271,048 $226,602 $773,607 $44,446
2019 $312,261 $311,062 $571,178 $1,199
2018 $207,673 $232,260 $563,931 $-24,587
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