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EIN 31-1578089

Brenton Arboretum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Dallas Center
State
Iowa
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C41: Botanical Gardens, Arboreta, and Botanical Organizations
Description
The mission of the Brenton Arboretum is to bring joy to all through the beauty and knowledge of the natural world of trees. The Arboretum conveys the importance of woody plants as a place of quiet enjoyment,education, conservation, research and demonstration.
Total revenues
$1,302,746
2022
Total expenses
$432,417
2022
Total assets
$5,687,198
2022
Num. employees
11
2022

Program areas at Brenton Arboretum

Providing the public with numerous collections of different species of trees in a significant natural setting allowing a place of enjoyment, scientific study & public education.
Providing the public with numerous collections of different species of trees in a significant natural setting allowing a place of enjoyment, scientific study & public education.
Income received which is incidental to the operation of the Arboretum. All proceeds are used to offset expenses which are related to the Arboretum's charitable purpose.

Who funds Brenton Arboretum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of Greater Des MoinesGrant Distribution$1,714,548
Community Foundation of Greater Des MoinesGrant Distribution$78,000
Brenton FoundationCharitable$46,851
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at Brenton Arboretum

NameTitleCompensation
Andy SchmitzDirector of Horticulture and General Manager
Melissa BurdickExecutive Director$88,349
Megan WebsterManager of Memberships and Volunteers
Penny PerkinsManager of Education and Outreach
Andrew SchmitzPast General Manager$57,373
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Brenton Arboretum

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,261,844
Program services$28,939
Investment income and dividends$66,547
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-70,297
Net income from fundraising events$15,713
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,302,746

Form 990s for Brenton Arboretum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-10-12990PFView PDF
2020-122022-10-13990PFView PDF
2019-122021-09-15990PFView PDF
2018-122019-07-15990PFView PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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West Virginia Botanic GardenMorgantown, WV$2,340,198
Toledo GROWs (TBG)Toledo, OH$404,587
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $7,029 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $1,714,548 from Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsHorticultural organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesEnvironment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
25141 260th St
Dallas Center, IA 50063
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Dallas County, IA
Website URL
thebrentonarboretum.org/ 
Phone
(515) 992-4211
IRS details
EIN
31-1578089
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C41: Botanical Gardens, Arboreta, and Botanical Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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