Program areas at BGSO
The Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks consists of demonstration gardens showing the woody, herbaceous and exotic plant species that can be included in Northwest Arkansas gardens. The operations of the Garden are wholly supported by admissions, sponsorships, memberships and donations.
Events are regularly scheduled at the Garden to increase garden awareness with the public and to raise funds for Garden projects and operations.
Educational programs, classes, and workshops for children and adults in Northwest Arkansas are held throughout the year.
Who funds Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks (BGSO)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at BGSO
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Ashley Wardlow | Executive Director | | 2024-10-13 |
| Deborah Coley | Director of Finance | | 2024-10-13 |
| John Berry | Director of Philanthropy | | 2024-10-13 |
| Nina Estes | Director of Sales and Events | | 2024-10-13 |
| Chad Snodgrass | Assistant Director of Special Events | | | 2022-07-06 |
| ...and 14 more key personnel |
Financials for BGSO
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $655,213 | $490,624 | 33.5% |
| Program services | $180,689 | $224,885 | -19.7% |
| Investment income and dividends | $25,949 | $5,659 | 358.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $20,523 | $12,326 | 66.5% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $-991 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $13,262 | $-42,311 | 131.3% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $6,751 | $2,195 | 207.6% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $902,387 | $692,387 | 30.3% |
Organizations like BGSO
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society | 501(c)(3) | Buffalo, NY | $2,461,061 |
| Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix | 501(c)(3) | Phoenix, AZ | $1,771,959 |
| Delaware Center for Horticulture (TheDCH) | 501(c)(3) | Wilmington, DE | $1,507,300 |
| Friends of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden | 501(c)(3) | San Luis Obispo, CA | $847,883 |
| Three Sisters Garden Project | 501(c)(3) | Ipswich, MA | $510,892 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $3,643,197 |
| Bartlett Arboretum Association | 501(c)(3) | Stamford, CT | $1,487,942 |
| Bookworm Gardens | 501(c)(3) | Sheboygan, WI | $1,550,727 |
| Blithewold | 501(c)(3) | Bristol, RI | $2,378,097 |
| Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens | 501(c)(3) | Greenbank, WA | $554,289 |
Data update history
October 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
July 5, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
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Characteristics
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General information
- Address
- PO Box 10407
- Fayetteville, AR 72703
- Metro area
- Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
- County
- Washington County, AR
- Website URL
- bgozarks.org/Â
- Phone
- (479) 750-2620
- Facebook page
- BGOzarksÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 71-0750464
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1994
- 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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