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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$121K
Annual Giving
$28K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$14K
About Botanic Gardens Conservation
Based on IRS filings
Botanic Gardens Conservation is a nonprofit organization 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.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $120,847 | $54,066 | $111,951 |
| Revenue | $364,663 | $182,443 | $174,167 |
| Expenses | $494,751 | $245,279 | $187,364 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Partnerships for Nature ($21,418), The Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc ($6,815).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PARTNERSHIPS FOR NATURE | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $21,418 |
| THE ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN INC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,815 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESUS ANTONIO RAMIREZ GUERRERO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNY CRUSE-SANDERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK GRIFFITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAYRI HAVENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ABBY MEYER | DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION | 40 | $121,606 |
| KIM MCCUE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CATHERINE NICHOLSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICOLE CAVENDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATE SANTOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MURPHY WESTWOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETER WYSE JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT PATTERSON | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| ARI NOVY | PAST PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| JENNIFER NEALE | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| MARY BLODGETT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| EMILY COFFEY | TREASURER | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Botanic Gardens Conservation?
Botanic Gardens Conservation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BOYLSTON, MA. It holds $121K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Botanic Gardens Conservation?
As of 2024, Botanic Gardens Conservation holds $121K in total assets with $365K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $28K in 2024.
What size grants does Botanic Gardens Conservation award?
In 2024, Botanic Gardens Conservation awarded 2 grants totaling $28K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Botanic Gardens Conservation's EIN?
Botanic Gardens Conservation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0815620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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