Botanical Garden Society Of The Oz… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lynn Carver

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Botanical Garden Society Of The Ozarks Inc, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $902K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is a member-supported public garden dedicated to education & environmental awareness and serves as a communtiy destination for unique nature experiences.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $247,187

The Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks consists of demonstration gardens showing the woody, herbaceous and exotic plant species that can be included in Northwest Arkansas gardens. The operations of the Garden are wholly supported by admissions, sponsorships, memberships and donations.

Program 2

Expenses: $174,709

Educational programs, classes, and workshops for children and adults in Northwest Arkansas are held throughout the year.

Program 3

Expenses: $134,598

Events are regularly scheduled at the Garden to increase garden awareness with the public and to raise funds for Garden projects and operations.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $655,213

Program Service Revenue $180,689

Investment Income $25,949

Other Revenue $40,536

TOTAL REVENUE $902,387

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $597,846

Fundraising Expenses $148,996

Program Expenses $556,494

Other Expenses $428,072

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,025,918

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$902,387	$692,387	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,025,918	$906,069	+0.1%
Net Income	$-123,531	$-213,682	-0.4%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

178

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

$70,100

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Charles Kelly	Interim Executive Director	50.00	Officer	$38,077	$19	$38,096
Paul Prewitt	Executive Director	50.00	Officer	$26,269	$812	$27,081
Ashley Wardlow	Executive Director	50.00	Officer	$4,923	$0	$4,923
Corrin Troutman	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Wayne MacKay	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Judy McDonald	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Case Dighero	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alyson Jacobs	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Schlag	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Zach Foster	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Elizabeth Cunningham	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Curt Rom	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ann Gearity	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lynn Carver	President	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Catherine Hipp	Treasurer	7.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Craig Gardenswartz	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Joel Freund	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Keith Emhke	Interim Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$902,387	$1,025,918	$1,812,820	$-123,531
2022	$692,387	$906,069	$1,953,901	$-213,682
2021	$910,462	$800,584	$2,113,519	$109,878
2020	$619,439	$702,452	$1,663,676	$-83,013
2019	$598,501	$795,044	$1,595,460	$-196,543
2018	$666,339	$765,349	$1,779,169	$-99,010

Botanical Garden Society Of The Ozarks Inc