ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN CONSERVANCY NON-PROFIT CORPORATION

EIN: 473051483 501(c)(3) Environment

AUSTIN, TX

Total Revenue
$900,019
Total Expenses
$998,929
Total Assets
$626,133
Net Assets
$386,436
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
HEATHER DE LA GARZA
Phone
5124778672
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN CONSERVANCY NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $900K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $999K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN CONSERVANCY IS TO CULTIVATE COMMUNITY AND FOSTER LIFE-LONG LEARNING THAT INSPIRES AN APPRECIATION OF THE BOTANICAL WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $231,592 Revenue: $54,043

GENERAL PROGRAMS - GENERAL PROGRAMS AT ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN CONSERVANCY PROVIDE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS OF ALL AGES. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE...

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GENERAL PROGRAMS - GENERAL PROGRAMS AT ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN CONSERVANCY PROVIDE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS OF ALL AGES. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE PUBLIC EVENTS SUCH AS BANDS IN BLOOM, WELLNESS OFFERINGS LIKE YOGA, SEASONAL INSTALLATIONS SUCH AS THE WOODLAND FAERIE TRAIL, AND SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS INCLUDING YULE IN THE GARDEN. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE HORTICULTURAL WORKSHOPS, GUIDED TOURS, DOCENT-LED SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES SUCH AS DINO DAYS AND ROOTS AND WINGS. THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, EXPAND ACCESS TO NATURE-BASED EDUCATION, AND FOSTER COMMUNITY CONNECTION WITHIN A PUBLIC GARDEN SETTING.

Program 2
Expenses: $139,008 Revenue: $353,689

ADMISSIONS - THE ADMISSIONS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PUBLIC ACCESS TO ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN THROUGH PAID ENTRY FOR NON-MEMBERS, GENERATING A PRIMARY SOURCE OF EARNED REVENUE FOR THE CONSERVANCY. AS A...

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ADMISSIONS - THE ADMISSIONS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PUBLIC ACCESS TO ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN THROUGH PAID ENTRY FOR NON-MEMBERS, GENERATING A PRIMARY SOURCE OF EARNED REVENUE FOR THE CONSERVANCY. AS A NONPROFIT PARTNER OPERATING WITHIN A PUBLIC-PRIVATE MODEL WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN, ADMISSIONS REVENUE HELPS SUSTAIN DAILY OPERATIONS, GUEST SERVICES, AND THE ONGOING CARE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE GARDEN. ADMISSIONS OPERATIONS INCLUDE FRONT GATE AND GIFT SHOP STAFFING TO ENSURE A WELCOMING AND ACCESSIBLE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL VISITORS. THIS PROGRAM ENABLES CONTINUED ACCESS TO A HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC GARDEN EXPERIENCE FOR THE COMMUNITY.

Program 3
Expenses: $104,282 Revenue: $154,041

GARDEN IMPROVEMENTS - THE GARDEN IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE PRESERVATION, ENHANCEMENT, AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN THROUGH DIRECT INVESTMENTS IN THE GARDEN GROUNDS...

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GARDEN IMPROVEMENTS - THE GARDEN IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE PRESERVATION, ENHANCEMENT, AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN THROUGH DIRECT INVESTMENTS IN THE GARDEN GROUNDS AND FACILITIES. THIS INCLUDES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, AND CONTRACTED SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND SUPPORT HORTICULTURAL CARE. FUNDS MAY ALSO SUPPORT STAFF AND PROGRAMMATIC ROLES DIRECTLY TIED TO GARDEN OPERATIONS, VOLUNTEER COORDINATION, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. THESE EFFORTS ENSURE THE CONTINUED HEALTH, ACCESSIBILITY, AND QUALITY OF THE GARDEN AS A PUBLIC RESOURCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $115,019
Program Service Revenue $578,762
Investment Income $388
Other Revenue $205,850
TOTAL REVENUE $900,019

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,000
Salaries & Benefits $699,433
Fundraising Expenses $63,075
Program Expenses $606,834
Other Expenses $297,496
TOTAL EXPENSES $998,929

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $900,019 $989,595 -0.1%
Expenses $998,929 $1,098,988 -0.1%
Net Income $-98,910 $-109,393 -0.1%
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
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
29
Volunteers
800

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
10
$125,000
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HOLLY HAWK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2
Officer
$125,000 $0 $125,000
ABBY FRANK COUNCIL 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AUGUST HARRIS TREASURER 10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN SINGLETON AAGC REP 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HAL SANDERS COUNCIL 10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE TOLLIVER SECRETARY 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEAH ROMERO CHAIR 10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GARCIA SECRETARY 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY DICKSON AAGC REP 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE HUNTER VICE CHAIR 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY VOORHES BOARD MEMBER 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUTUMN KEISER BOARD MEMBER 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSIE GOWAN BOARD MEMBER 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK FOSTER BOARD MEMBER 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
CURT FINCH BOARD MEMBER 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEN POTEAT BOARD MEMBER 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET GALTON BOARD MEMBER 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL RAISE BOARD MEMBER 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT RAMOS BOARD MEMBER 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIJAY GANJU BOARD MEMBER 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILDA CAMPBELL BOARD MEMBER 2
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 $900,019 $998,929 $626,133 $-98,910
2024 $989,595 $1,098,988 $578,891 $-109,393
2023 $954,104 $883,011 $727,941 $71,093
2022 $725,377 $583,920 $568,983 $141,457
2021 $560,487 $394,952 $386,457 $165,535
2020 $287,722 $247,337 $199,203 $40,385
2019 $147,327 $83,548 $149,372 $63,779
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