ALASKA BOTANICAL GARDEN INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHAEL MONTERUSSO

Phone

9075627010

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ALASKA BOTANICAL GARDEN INC, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $302K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

THE ALASKA BOTANICAL GARDEN (ABG) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND RESEARCH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $491,016 Revenue: $582,312

THE ALASKA BOTANICAL GARDEN (ABG) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATION, SCIENCE, RECREATION, AND RESEARCH. ABG IS A NORTHERN LATITUDE, ORGANICALLY MAINTAINED BOTANICAL GARDEN WITH...

THE ALASKA BOTANICAL GARDEN (ABG) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATION, SCIENCE, RECREATION, AND RESEARCH. ABG IS A NORTHERN LATITUDE, ORGANICALLY MAINTAINED BOTANICAL GARDEN WITH DISPLAY GARDENS, INTERPRETIVE NATURE TRAILS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS. PROFESSIONAL CURATORIAL STAFF MAINTAIN PERMANENT PLANT AND ART COLLECTIONS USING A DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT MEETS OR EXCEEDS INDUSTRY STANDARDS. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION STAFF ADMINISTER STEM AND OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS TO STUDENTS THROUGH THE ANCHORAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT. ABG ALSO ADMINISTERS ADULT EDUCATION THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND COURSES OFFERED YEAR- ROUND. ABG RECEIVES 30,000+ VISITORS ANNUALLY THAT ENJOY THE ART AND PLANT COLLECTIONS. ABG HOSTS RECREATIONAL EVENTS INTENDED TO ENGAGE ANCHORAGE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS REGARDING ITS MISSION AND PROGRAMS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $426,649

Program Service Revenue $582,312

Investment Income $350,386

Other Revenue $153,876

TOTAL REVENUE $1,513,223

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $706,335

Fundraising Expenses $34,870

Program Expenses $491,016

Other Expenses $505,131

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,211,466

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$1,513,223	$1,243,523	+0.2%
Expenses	$1,211,466	$1,192,658	+0.0%
Net Income	$301,757	$50,865	+4.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

150

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

$92,656

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHAEL MONTERUSSO	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$90,267	$2,389	$92,656
MICHELLE LEBEAU	CO-PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEFANIE ALEXANDER	CO-PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JUSTIN SCANIO	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA GRAMM	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN BRUSEHABER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON WOLF	PAST PRESIDE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRYSTAL BIRINGER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN DUFFY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAIRE KAUFMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRSTEN KOLB	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN PENDLETON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN SOMMERFELD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEG ZALETEL	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	$1,513,223	$1,211,466	$3,210,666	$301,757
2024	$1,243,523	$1,192,658	$2,290,990	$50,865
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,107,424	$1,140,137	$2,660,356	$-32,713
2022	$996,870	$1,205,852	$2,334,342	$-208,982
2021	$1,004,171	$1,020,987	$2,459,941	$-16,816
2020	$737,011	$639,396	$2,600,596	$97,615
2019	$567,867	$631,122	$2,371,107	$-63,255
2018	$590,534	$630,853	$2,444,509	$-40,319