EIN 20-1642142

Wellfield Botanic Gardens (WBG)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
26
State
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
WBG is to promote the inseparable relationship between water, plants and animals. It will be a source for inspiration, creativity and education in a setting dedicated to the celebration of nature.
Total revenues
$4,664,229
2022
Total expenses
$1,248,447
2022
Total assets
$19,369,961
2022
Num. employees
26
2022

Program areas at WBG

The horticulture department is the backbone of the Botanic garden, involved in virtually every aspect of the garden'Gardens's aesthetic and function. From designing spaces to planting and maintaining over time, this area is critical to both temporary and long-term exhibit spaces, event areas and attractions.
The education department envisions, creates and facilitates all aspects of learning at the Gardens. From pre-k through lifelong learners, all ages are addressed through the Gardens' many educational initiatives, including guided school field trips (617 students/teachers served in 2022) classes and educational programs (518 participants in 2022), family educational events (1,204 participants in 2022), and private tours (213 served in 2022).
The guest services department is responsible for our guest's interaction with our garden, its programs, and in concert with horticulture and education produces special events that serve and further Wellfield's mission. In 2022, 25,612 guests visited Wellfield through standard admission, 26,639 attended special events and 8,575 attended through facility utilization.

Grants made by WBG

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL - Elkhart ROTARY CLUBTo Assist With Achieving Charity's Exempt Purpose.$19,600

Who funds Wellfield Botanic Gardens (WBG)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of Elkhart County (CFEC)To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization$4,338,568
Welter FoundationExempt Purpose of Organization$50,000
Rex and Alice A Martin FoundationExempt Purpose of Organization$50,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at WBG

NameTitleCompensation
Eric GartonRobert and Peggy Weed Executive Director Chair$87,556
Teri CrabillTreasurer$0
Joel DuthieVice Chairman / Board Member$0
Karen NicholsonSecretary / Board Member$0
Janet EvanegaVice Chairman / Board Member$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for WBG

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,410,240
Program services$122,460
Investment income and dividends$21,346
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$71,347
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$27,453
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$11,383
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,664,229

Form 990s for WBG

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-11-07990View PDF
2020-122021-11-02990View PDF
2019-122021-02-18990View PDF
2018-122019-12-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Welter Foundation
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $4,545,786 from Community Foundation of Elkhart County (CFEC)
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Horticultural organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1011 N Main St
Elkhart, IN 46514
Metro area
Elkhart-Goshen, IN
County
Elkhart County, IN
Website URL
wellfieldgardens.org/ 
Phone
(574) 266-2006
Facebook page
WellfieldBotanicGardens 
IRS details
EIN
20-1642142
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
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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