NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN FOUNDATION

EIN: 566076622 501(c)(3) Environment

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Total Revenue
$2,490,281
Total Expenses
$1,942,719
Total Assets
$14,045,520
Net Assets
$14,029,865
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1966
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
THOMAS THORNBURG
Phone
9199620522
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN FOUNDATION, founded in 1966, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $548K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

ESTABLISHED THE SAME YEAR AS THE GARDEN, THE NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN FOUNDATION EXISTS TO BRING INDIVIDUAL AND PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT TO THE GARDEN'S MISSION OF EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION. THE FOUNDATION RAISES MONEY THROUGH ITS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, THE GENEROSITY OF ITS BOARD, FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND MORE. INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS WHO ANNUALLY JOIN OR RENEW THEIR MEMBERSHIP IN THE FOUNDATION ARE MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION. EQUALLY IMPORTANT, THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS A LAND TRUST TO PROTECT ECOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT LANDS NEAR THE GARDEN AND BEYOND. IT OWNS AND HOLDS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON OVER 300 ACRES OF LAND ADJACENT TO LANDS ALREADY PROTECTED BY THE GARDEN AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,455,408

THE NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN. THE GARDEN'S PROGRAMS AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE AREAS OF PUBLIC HORTICULTURE...

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THE NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN. THE GARDEN'S PROGRAMS AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE AREAS OF PUBLIC HORTICULTURE, LEARNING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, PLANT CONSERVATION, HERBARIUM AND RESEARCH ALONG WITH A DASHBOARD OF PUBLICATIONS, CLIENTS SERVED, AND PROGRAM REVENUES ARE MADE AVAILABLE IN THE GARDEN'S ANNUAL REPORT ONLINE AT HTTPS://NCBG.UNC.EDU/ABOUT/NEWSROOM/.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,685,865
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $453,671
Other Revenue $350,745
TOTAL REVENUE $2,490,281

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,386,036
Salaries & Benefits $352,010
Fundraising Expenses $366,223
Program Expenses $1,455,408
Other Expenses $204,673
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,942,719

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,490,281 $2,026,296 +0.2%
Expenses $1,942,719 $1,960,310 0.0%
Net Income $547,562 $65,986 +7.3%
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
28
Independent Members
27
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
27

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
6
$248,818
Total Directors
28
$248,818
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAROL TRESOLINI PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE ANDREWS VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDITH RIZZO SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NIELS LAMEIJER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE HARRIS IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAMON WAITT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NCBG, EX-OFFICIO 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $38,789 $248,818
JORDAN BARRAT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRY BIRD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS BOGAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE CHRISTIAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL GUY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEREK HAYNES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY HEDGES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA HOLDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIVETTE JEFFRIES-LOGAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL JOHNSON CHOICE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODIE LAPOINT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIK LENSCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANIS MCFARLAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES MCLENDON PRESIDENT, GARDEN CLUB OF NC 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL PERRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN RIVERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE STUART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TED TEAGUE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS THORNBURG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD WAGONER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA WU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE FURR YOUNGMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCUS COLLINS ASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR ACADEMIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAG 40.00
Highest
$0 $36,309 $231,006
STEPHEN KEITH LEAD DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$0 $43,187 $181,284
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 $2,490,281 $1,942,719 $14,045,520 $547,562
2024 $2,026,296 $1,960,310 $13,062,588 $65,986
2023 $2,455,155 $1,789,741 $12,156,011 $665,414
2022 $1,557,018 $1,400,339 $11,597,686 $156,679
2021 $2,774,720 $1,598,674 $11,154,806 $1,176,046
2020 $1,122,630 $1,387,225 $7,864,981 $-264,595
2018 $1,436,517 $1,121,974 $6,524,268 $314,543
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