Daniel Jonathan Stowe Conservancy Inc

EIN: 561676433 501(c)(3)

Belmont, NC

Total Revenue
$5,855,609
Total Expenses
$5,069,215
Total Assets
$10,025,025
Net Assets
$8,700,488
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Harding Stowe
Phone
7048291250
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

Daniel Jonathan Stowe Conservancy Inc, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 60% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $5.1M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

To create an inspiring, unforgettable garden experience that instills a love of nature and its beauty.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,354,362

Horticulture - The horticulture staff is charged with the design, management, maintenance, preservation and presentation of the horticultural displays and collections. The horticulture department...

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Horticulture - The horticulture staff is charged with the design, management, maintenance, preservation and presentation of the horticultural displays and collections. The horticulture department maintains an active plant database and ensures proper labeling of all plants for both tracking and public informational purposes.

Program 2
Expenses: $917,802

Garden Events/Garden Store - The Garden provides a series of events annually that are open to the public and designed to attract new audience to the garden. The events are themed and are designed to...

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Garden Events/Garden Store - The Garden provides a series of events annually that are open to the public and designed to attract new audience to the garden. The events are themed and are designed to encourage all guests to interact with the garden. Events range from a plant sale to themed children's events and targeted educational activities such as plant and environmentally themed products to all guests to extend their experience. These items range from activity kits for children to garden tools; the garden also offers unique and hard to find plants including those reproduced at the garden.

Program 3
Expenses: $718,280

Education - The goal of the education department is to provide an array of plant based learning opportunities for a variety of audiences. School programs are offered for grades K through 12 with a...

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Education - The goal of the education department is to provide an array of plant based learning opportunities for a variety of audiences. School programs are offered for grades K through 12 with a focus on grades K to 5 curriculum developed to meet NC and SC standards. Community classes and lectures are developed to present horticultural practices to adult audiences. Interactive and education opportunities are developed for the daily guest and special tours and demonstrations are available for groups.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,527,446
Program Service Revenue $2,287,475
Investment Income $64,636
Other Revenue $-23,948
TOTAL REVENUE $5,855,609

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,142,785
Fundraising Expenses $249,210
Program Expenses $3,990,444
Other Expenses $2,926,430
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,069,215

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,855,609 $3,663,198 +0.6%
Expenses $5,069,215 $4,621,466 +0.1%
Net Income $786,394 $-958,268 -1.8%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
110
Volunteers
400

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
$107,488
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
John Searby Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$107,488 $0 $107,488
Harding Stowe Chairman 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
William Carstarphen Vice Chairman 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Wren Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Wren Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Ragan Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tate Bowers Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gene Matthews Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pat Rodgers Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pam Warlick Director 1.00
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 $5,855,609 $5,069,215 $10,025,025 $786,394
2024 $3,663,198 $4,621,466 $9,337,285 $-958,268
2024 $3,663,198 $4,621,466 $9,337,285 $-958,268
2023 $3,413,804 $4,384,972 $9,932,610 $-971,168
2022 $2,419,490 $4,257,867 $11,088,195 $-1,838,377
2021 $2,121,050 $2,790,735 $13,066,135 $-669,685
2020 $4,015,970 $4,826,488 $13,640,571 $-810,518
2019 $2,617,448 $4,331,217 $14,781,739 $-1,713,769
2018 $3,718,762 $4,651,466 $16,092,109 $-932,704
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