EIN 46-4168846

Everglades Wonder Gardens

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
38
State
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-04-01
Description
To raise the funds necessary to revitalize and improve the Everglades Wonder Gardens so the historic landmark is preserved as a community amenity for future generations. We also operate the facility as an attraction that is open to the public. As an oasis in Bonita Springs that serves generational audiences, The Wonder Gardens inspires and provides transformative experiences of wonder in the natural world. Preserve the historic roadside landmark and share its botanical beauty with the community through education, interaction and entertainment for generations to come.
Also known as...
Bonita Wonder Gardens
Total revenues
$1,569,453
2023
Total expenses
$1,488,942
2023
Total assets
$2,222,129
2023
Num. employees
38
2023

Program areas at Everglades Wonder Gardens

Bonita Wonder Gardens provides educational programs and experiences to more than 100,000 guests per year and thousands of school children. The Wonder Gardens also provides a home to more than 300 rescued, rehabilitated and non-releasable wildlife.

Who funds Everglades Wonder Gardens

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$72,500
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$20,815
Charles R and Nancy L Von Maur Charitable FoundationGeneral Fund$15,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Everglades Wonder Gardens

NameTitleCompensation
David RahahePresident and Chief Executive Officer
David WebbDirector$67,864
Neil AndersonPresident and Chief Executive Officer$33,723
Kim BaldiniDirector, Finance and Operations
Cindy McCartneyDirector, Guest Experience and Retail Operations
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Everglades Wonder Gardens

RevenuesFYE 04/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$641,645
Program services$681,372
Investment income and dividends$499
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$81,675
Net income from fundraising events$130,296
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$33,966
Total revenues$1,569,453

Form 990s for Everglades Wonder Gardens

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-042023-11-21990View PDF
2022-042023-03-09990View PDF
2020-042021-04-14990View PDF
2019-042020-08-13990View PDF
2018-042018-10-16990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,000 from Collaboratory / Southwest Florida Community Foundation Inc
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Charles R and Nancy L Von Maur Charitable Foundation
June 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
27180 Old 41 Rd
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Metro area
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
Website URL
wondergardens.org/ 
Phone
(239) 992-2591
IRS details
EIN
46-4168846
Fiscal year end
April
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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