Program areas at Blithewold
Preservation - to preserve and maintain the historical mansion and outbuildings, arboretum and grounds. Properties are open to the general public, and a balance is maintained between the site use and preservation efforts. Member & visitor services department offers tours and sponsors events for the enjoyment of its members and visitors in an effort to further an understanding of the estate's cultural and historic heritage, and build a greater awareness and appreciation for the art and science of horticulture.
Education programs - various educational classes are offered to members and the general public year round. Topics are based on the science of horticulture, garden maintenance, landscape and garden design principles, and environmental science.
Member & visitor services-offer tours and sponsor events for the enjoyment of members and general public in order to further an understanding of the estate's cultural and historical heritage. Cultivate memberships for Blithewold. Blithewold mansion, gardens & arboretum has 1,400 members, 35,000 visitors (estimated) annually. The property is open to the public 365 days a year and the mansion is open 120 days a year.
Who funds Blithewold
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Blithewold
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Karen Binder | Executive Director | $152,592 | 2024-01-16 |
| Tree Callanan | Director of Museum Operations and Communications | | 2023-09-22 |
| Melissa Avedisian | Director of Special Events | | 2023-09-22 |
| Genie Correia Private | Events Manager | | 2023-09-22 |
| Olivia Timbone | Event Manager | | 2023-09-22 |
| ...and 12 more key personnel |
Financials for Blithewold
| Revenues | FYE 02/2023 | FYE 02/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $621,557 | $887,002 | -29.9% |
| Program services | $729,032 | $784,928 | -7.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $274,749 | $270,425 | 1.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $766,292 | $561,019 | 36.6% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $-12,441 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-78,853 | $0 | -999% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $65,230 | $64,438 | 1.2% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $90 | $747 | -88% |
| Total revenues | $2,378,097 | $2,556,118 | -7% |
Organizations like Blithewold
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Paine Art Center & Gardens | 501(c)(3) | Oshkosh, WI | $3,438,839 |
| Waterfront Botanical Gardens | 501(c)(3) | Louisville, KY | $4,168,927 |
| Bartram's Garden | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $6,295,796 |
| Yew Dell Botanical Gardens | 501(c)(3) | Crestwood, KY | $4,013,435 |
| Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Arcadia, CA | $8,499,848 |
| Bartlett Arboretum Association | 501(c)(3) | Stamford, CT | $1,487,942 |
| Gardens of Golden Gate Park | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $6,555,487 |
| California Botanic Garden | 501(c)(3) | Claremont, CA | $6,505,844 |
| Delaware Center for Horticulture (TheDCH) | 501(c)(3) | Wilmington, DE | $1,507,300 |
| Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix | 501(c)(3) | Phoenix, AZ | $1,771,959 |
Data update history
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Horticultural organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesEnvironmentHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 101 Ferry Rd
- Bristol, RI 02809
- Metro area
- Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- County
- Bristol County, RI
- Website URL
- blithewold.org/Â
- Phone
- (401) 253-2707
IRS details
- EIN
- 05-0503407
- Fiscal year end
- February
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1999
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C41: Botanical Gardens, Arboreta, and Botanical Organizations
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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