Botanic Gardens Conservation International US Inc
Bgci was founded in the u.k. In 1987 to link botanic gardens as a cooperating global network for effective plant conservation. The organization encompasses more than 500 botanic gardens members in 117 countries. Bgci provides tehcnical guidance, data, publications and policy leadership for conservation projects and education programs through conferences, workshops, training courses and manuals. Bgci also maintains a growing database of rare and endangered plants held in more than 300 botanic gardens worldwide. Bgci helps strengthen regional and national networks of gardens in many parts of the world and bridges worldwide cooperation to the efforts of each member garden.
Botanic Gardens Conservation International US Inc at a glance
In short: Botanic Gardens Conservation International US Inc gave $28K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $14K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,233
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $14,117
- Median grant
- $14,117
- Total assets
- $120,847
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Botanic Gardens Conservation International US Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Partnerships for Nature ($21K). Together the top 2 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partnerships for Nature | Program Support | $21,418 |
| The Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc | Program Support | $6,815 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120,847 | $364,663 | $494,751 | $28,233 | 2 |
| 2022 | $54,066 | $182,443 | $245,279 | — | — |
| 2021 | $111,951 | $174,167 | $187,364 | — | — |
| 2020 | $133,736 | $257,001 | $252,818 | — | — |
About Botanic Gardens Conservation International US Inc
Based on IRS filings
Botanic Gardens Conservation International US Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Boylston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $121K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Botanic Gardens Conservation International US Inc is led by Robert Patterson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Patterson
President
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abby Meyer
Director of Conservation
Executive Director → Director of Conservation, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$88K (2020) → $122K (2024)
Catherine Nicholson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesus Antonio Ramirez Guerrero
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kayri Havens
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Cavender
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Wyse Jackson
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Cruse-Sanders
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Santos
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim McCue
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Murphy Westwood
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Griffith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ari Novy
Past President
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Blodgett
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Coffey
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Neale
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ed Guerrant (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Affolter (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Scot Medbury (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $122K, to Abby Meyer (Director of Conservation).
Frequently asked questions about Botanic Gardens Conservation International US Inc
How much does Botanic Gardens Conservation International US Inc give each year?
Botanic Gardens Conservation International US Inc gave $28K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Botanic Gardens Conservation International US Inc?
Botanic Gardens Conservation International US Inc reported $121K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $365K.
What is Botanic Gardens Conservation International US Inc?
Botanic Gardens Conservation International US Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Boylston, MA. It holds $121K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Botanic Gardens Conservation International US Inc's EIN?
Botanic Gardens Conservation International US Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0815620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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