EIN 46-4168846

Bonita Wonder Gardens

Name: Bonita Wonder Gardens financials for 2023
Creator: Cause IQ
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

IRS 501(c) type

501(c)(3)

Num. employees

City

Bonita Springs

State

Florida

Year formed

2013

Most recent tax filings

2023-04-01

NTEE code, primary

A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation

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...

Everglades Wonder Gardens

Total revenues

$1,569,453

2023

Total expenses

$1,488,942

2023

Total assets

$2,222,129

2023

Num. employees

2023

Program areas at Bonita 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 Bonita Wonder Gardens

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits

Grantmaker	Grantmaker tax period	Description	Amount
Schwab Charitable Fund	2023-06	Arts, Culture & Humanities	$57,500
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund	2023-06	For Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes	$38,350
National Philanthropic Trust	2023-06	Culture & Arts	$8,500
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Bonita Wonder Gardens

Name	Title	Compensation	Date of data
David Webb	Director	$67,864	2023-04-30
Neil Anderson	President and Chief Executive Officer	$33,723	2023-04-30
Larry Vars	Treasurer	$0	2023-11-21
Kim Beckett	Directorsecretary	$0	2023-04-30
Thomas Small	Director and Treasurer	$0	2023-04-30
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Bonita Wonder Gardens

Revenues	FYE 04/2023	FYE 04/2022	% Change
Total grants, contributions, etc.	$641,645	$161,063	298.4%
Program services	$681,372	$847,721	-19.6%
Investment income and dividends	$499	$224	122.8%
Tax-exempt bond proceeds	$0	$0	-
Royalty revenue	$0	$0	-
Net rental income	$0	$0	-
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets	$81,675	$252,021	-67.6%
Net income from fundraising events	$130,296	$264,873	-50.8%
Net income from gaming activities	$0	$0	-
Net income from sales of inventory	$0	$0	-
Miscellaneous revenues	$33,966	$300,445	-88.7%
Total revenues	$1,569,453	$1,826,347	-14.1%

Form 990s for Bonita Wonder Gardens

Fiscal year ending	Date received by IRS	Form	PDF link
2023-04	2023-11-21	990	View PDF
2022-04	2023-03-09	990	View PDF
2020-04	2021-04-14	990	View PDF
2019-04	2020-08-13	990	View PDF
2018-04	2018-10-16	990	View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

Organizations like Bonita Wonder Gardens

Organization	Type	Location	Revenue
St Louis County Historical Society	501(c)(3)	Duluth, MN	$650,227
Historic Fourth Ward School Foundation	501(c)(3)	Virginia City, NV	$586,254
Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society	501(c)(3)	Easton, PA	$729,389
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens	501(c)(3)	Akron, OH	$6,666,034
Hancock Shaker Village	501(c)(3)	Pittsfield, MA	$5,133,759
Pasadena Heritage	501(c)(3)	Pasadena, CA	$908,749
Naples Historical Society	501(c)(3)	Naples, FL	$2,773,496
Rethos	501(c)(3)	St Paul, MN	$834,735
Casa Del Herrero	501(c)(3)	Santa Barbara, CA	$454,522
Friends of John Jay Homestead	501(c)(3)	Katonah, NY	$466,539

Data update history

July 11, 2024

Received grants

Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,010 from The Ammerman Foundation

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

Nonprofit Types

Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities

Issues

Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory

Characteristics

MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations

General information

Address: 27180 Old 41 Rd; Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Metro area: Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
County: Lee County, 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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