PROTECT THE FINANCIAL SECURITY AND MISSION OF DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$54.2M
+14.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+10.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.6M
+10.9% YoY
About Denver Botanic Gardens Endowment
Based on IRS filings
Denver Botanic Gardens Endowment is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $54.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $4.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $54,204,897 | $47,180,636 | $42,436,880 |
| Revenue | $7,517,439 | $3,033,568 | $5,761,791 |
| Expenses | $1,656,772 | $1,496,033 | $1,351,115 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,556,126 | $2,880,105 | $-1,412,758 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Denver Botanic Gardens Inc ($1,618,846).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS INC DENVER, CO | GRANTS AND ALLOCATION TO DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES. | $1,618,846 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA CAULKINS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| RICHARD MANDELSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| WARREN HENSON | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MARGARET BOYLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE IMHOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JERRY LADD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NANCY SCHOTTERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MRS THOMAS TAPLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTIN WALSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denver Botanic Gardens Endowment?
Denver Botanic Gardens Endowment is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $54.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Denver Botanic Gardens Endowment?
As of 2024, Denver Botanic Gardens Endowment holds $54.2M in total assets with $7.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.6M in 2024.
Where does Denver Botanic Gardens Endowment operate?
Denver Botanic Gardens Endowment has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Denver Botanic Gardens Endowment award?
In 2024, Denver Botanic Gardens Endowment awarded 1 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $1.6M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Denver Botanic Gardens Endowment's EIN?
Denver Botanic Gardens Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1202946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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