2025-08-05T13:40:29-07:00 2024-06-30 650881671 Oropeza & Parks CPAs 815 Peacock Plz Key West FL 33040 990 2023-07-01 650084855 KEY WEST BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY KEYW 3052961504 5210 COLLEGE ROAD KEY WEST FL 33040 Mary Chandler Treasurer 2025-08-05 true true Scott G Oropeza CPA P00030066 3052941049 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Ed Cunningham 5210 COLLEGE ROAD KEY WEST FL 33040 517775 false X WWW.KWBGS.ORG X 1988 FL The purpose of this organization is to preserve, develop and expand the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden as an arboretum, botanical garden, museum, wildlife refuge, habitat and educational center for threatened, endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna, both resident and migratory, of the Florida Keys, Cuba, and the Caribbean Basin; and it shall serve as a center for the study of and research into such flora and fauna so as to encourage the conservation and promote the benefits of native plants and wildlife. 11 11 15 150 1707 295659 305292 112308 140114 883 981 6489 13426 415339 459813 0 0 258231 288481 0 15825 250837 198463 509068 486944 -93729 -27131 1293846 1351719 35222 26017 1258624 1325702 The purpose of this organization is to preserve, develop and expand the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden as an arboretum, botanical garden, museum, wildlife refuge, habitat and educational center for threatened, endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna, both resident and migratory, of the Florida Keys, Cuba, and the Caribbean Basin; and it shall serve as a center for the study of and research into such flora and fauna so as to encourage the conservation and promote the benefits of native plants and wildlife. false false 129323 Preservation: The Society preserves, develops and expands the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden as an arboretum, botanical garden, museum, wildlife refuge, habitat. 61348 Education: The Society educates children about the threatened, endangered and endemic flora and fauna of the Florida Keys, Cuba, and the Caribbean Basin. This education includes the importance of conservation, natural sciences, and the benefits of native plants and wildlife. 49537 Public Awareness: The Society educates the public about the threatened, endangered and endemic flora and fauna of the Florida Keys, Cuba, and the Caribbean Basin through trips to ecological destinations, a speaker series, garden tours, electronic tour guides, guide books, newsletters, and community family oriented environmental events.The Society had approximately 150 volunteers during the year who logged approximately 4,000 hours of work for the Society in many different capacities. 240208 true true false false false false false false false true true false false true true false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 3 0 true 15 true true true false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X MISHA McRAE 3052961504 5210 COLLEGE ROAD KEY WEST FL 33040 X Ed Cunningham President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kristina Neihouse Secretary 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Robin Sarabia Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Keith Oropeza Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Chandler Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Brigid Slavin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lorie Howley Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carole Dehart Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joy Taylor Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John David Mook Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bernard Rasch Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 21815 12316 67639 203522 210 305292 Admission & Related Sales 137755 137755 Sales of Services 2359 2359 140114 981 981 0 0 4499 4499 4499 4499 0 42216 12316 51541 -9325 0 24673 6421 18252 1707 16545 0 459813 140114 1707 22025 0 0 0 0 0 0 261524 122806 138718 0 758 119 639 26199 14480 11719 0 0 15912 15912 0 0 0 26980 12725 2249 12006 11640 6211 2869 2560 0 9955 162 9793 0 0 3940 3542 398 0 0 0 0 28936 28936 10658 10658 Utilities 28026 18729 9297 Supplies 13795 9540 3880 375 Payroll Processing 11648 5361 6287 Repairs & Maintenance 10380 8833 1547 26593 8764 16945 884 486944 240208 230911 15825 283256 239109 67212 72996 0 174514 205427 0 0 15829 0 5491 6234 9711 2019808 1902205 141113 117603 0 0 0 0 606431 700639 1293846 1351719 33165 21665 2057 4352 35222 26017 X 2000 1256624 1325702 1258624 1325702 1293846 1351719 -27131 94209 X false true X true false X 654441 201988 328102 295658 305291 1785480 0 0 654441 201988 328102 295658 305291 1785480 109625 1675855 6350 3847 16218 5983 29459 61857 2308 2308 0 1849645 805162 0.90600 0.90080 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 606431 102689 8481 700639 550128 63414 7111 606431 656350 -93436 5000 7786 550128 494374 169426 7450 656350 508851 -7509 6968 494374 1.00000 true false false 23005 23005 1966936 1855925 111011 16224 15474 750 13643 7801 5842 117603 Beneficial Interest at CFFK 700639 700639 Deposits on Facility Rental 4350 Rounding 2 4352 605566 145753 145753 459813 459813 538489 51545 51545 486944 486944 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The purpose of the endowment fund is to support the mission and programs of the Key West Botanical Garden Society, Inc. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Special Event Exp not in Revenue on FS $51541 Endowment Income unrealized $94208 Rounding differences $4 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Special Event Exp not in Expenses on FS $51541 Rounding difference $4 X X X X X false FL Multiple Events 54532 12316 42216 414 1811 49316 54532 12316 42216 414 1811 49316 51541 -9325 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The organization has members who support its mission by paying for annual memberships. The members elect the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a The organization has members who support its mission by paying for annual memberships. The members elect the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b The organization has members who support its mission by paying for annual memberships. The members elect the Board of Directors. The membership also votes to approve or reject any changes to the Bylaws. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A copy of the Form 990 is provided to all board members and a meeting is held to discuss any questions or concerns. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Compliance Officer obtains written disclosure statements on an annual basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a There is an annual review of the salary of the Executive Director by the Executive Committee of the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Ethics Policy, which includes the conflict of interest policies, is available on the organizations website, is posted in the visitor center, and is posted in the Executive Director's office. The 990 and ByLaws are available upon request and are posted on Guidestar.