ESTABLISHED THE SAME YEAR AS THE GARDEN, THE NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN FOUNDATION EXISTS TO BRING INDIVIDUAL AND PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT TO THE GARDEN'S MISSION OF EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION. THE FOUNDATION RAISES MONEY THROUGH ITS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, THE GENEROSITY OF ITS BOARD, FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND MORE. INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS WHO ANNUALLY JOIN OR RENEW THEIR MEMBERSHIP IN THE FOUNDATION ARE MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION. EQUALLY IMPORTANT, THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS A LAND TRUST TO PROTECT ECOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT LANDS NEAR THE GARDEN AND BEYOND. IT OWNS AND HOLDS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON OVER 300 ACRES OF LAND ADJACENT TO LANDS ALREADY PROTECTED BY THE GARDEN AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.1M
+7.5% YoY
Revenue
$2.0M
-17.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$132K
+187.9% YoY
Expenses
$2.0M
+9.5% YoY
About North Carolina Botanical Garden
Based on IRS filings
North Carolina Botanical Garden is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CHAPEL HILL, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $132K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,062,588 | $12,156,011 | $11,597,686 |
| Revenue | $2,026,296 | $2,455,155 | $1,557,018 |
| Expenses | $1,960,310 | $1,789,741 | $1,400,339 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $132,257 | $45,941 | $25,203 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAMON WAITT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EX-OFFICIO | 20 | — |
| STEPHEN KEITH | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | — |
| MARCUS COLLINS | ASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR ACADEMIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAG | 40 | — |
| PATRICK BARRATT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KERRY BIRD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS BOGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELANIE CHRISTIAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VIVETTE JEFFRIES-LOGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JODIE LAPOINT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANIS MCFARLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GAIL PERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SIMS PRESTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERRY BALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL GUY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEREK HAYNES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA HOLDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| APRIL JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIK LENSCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDA MCLENDON | PRESIDENT, GARDEN CLUB OF NC | 1 | — |
| TED TEAGUE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS THORNBURG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSIE WALKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIE FURR YOUNGMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROL TRESOLINI | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ANNE HARRIS | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MIKE ANDREWS | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JUDITH RIZZO | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| NIELS LAMEIJER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Carolina Botanical Garden?
North Carolina Botanical Garden is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CHAPEL HILL, NC. It holds $13.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is North Carolina Botanical Garden?
As of 2024, North Carolina Botanical Garden holds $13.1M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue.
Where does North Carolina Botanical Garden operate?
North Carolina Botanical Garden has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is North Carolina Botanical Garden's EIN?
North Carolina Botanical Garden's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6076622. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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