CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN

EIN: 561673281 501(c)(3) Environment

FAYETTEVILLE, NC

Total Revenue
$3,878,230
Total Expenses
$2,950,214
Total Assets
$11,415,163
Net Assets
$11,013,473
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
ROBERT FOX
Phone
9104860221
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $928K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN SERVES THIS REGION AS A CENTER FOR: ENRICHMENT, INSPIRATION AND ENJOYMENT OF NATURE; THE COLLECTION, CULTURE AND AESTHETIC DISPLAY OF PLANTS; ENCOURAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP; CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; THE PRESERVATION OF OUR AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE; FORM COMMUNITY ARTS AND CULTURE; AND ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,510,088
Program Service Revenue $1,267,066
Investment Income $101,076
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,878,230

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,339,373
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,359,858
Other Expenses $1,610,841
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,950,214

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,878,230 $2,961,249 +0.3%
Expenses $2,950,214 $2,677,421 +0.1%
Net Income $928,016 $283,828 +2.3%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
45
Volunteers
200

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
5
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MANDY BROWN SECRETARY N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BEEGIE CAVINESS VP OF DEVELO N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT FOX TREASURER N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA LERARIO PRESIDENT N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEAH METZGER DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAIRE MULLEN DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSIE MCFADYEN DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL POLLITT DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOWMAN SMITH VICE PRESIDE N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WORTH SMITH DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERI THOMAS DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON WEATHINGTON DIRECTOR N/A
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 $3,878,230 $2,950,214 $11,415,163 $928,016
2024 $2,961,249 $2,677,421 $10,462,039 $283,828
2023 $2,629,527 $2,594,492 $10,132,552 $35,035
2022 $2,345,891 $2,409,853 $10,170,619 $-63,962
2021 $2,675,216 $1,803,771 $10,319,429 $871,445
2020 $2,875,570 $1,759,567 $9,785,482 $1,116,003
2019 $2,285,536 $1,757,055 $8,903,205 $528,481
2018 $2,468,091 $1,788,777 $8,665,388 $679,314
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