2026-09-18T12:41:27-07:00 2025-12-31 752593210 Sutton Frost Cary LLP 200 E Front St Suite 200 Arlington TX 76011 990 2025-01-01 752198196 BOTANICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS INC BOTA 8173324441 1700 UNIVERSITY DRIVE FORT WORTH TX 76107 PATRICK NEWMAN Executive Director 2026-09-18 true Ileana Gamillo Esparza P02424259 8176498083 2025 PATRICK NEWMAN 21011624 false X WWW.BRIT.ORG X 1987 TX EXPLORE, DISCOVER, ENGAGE: WE EXPLORE THE CRITICALLY IMPORTANT WORLD OF PLANTS, COLLABORATE TO DISCOVER THE ROLE THEY PLAY IN OUR CULTURAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS, AND ENGAGE PEOPLE TO CONSERVE NATURE AND IMPROVE THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE. 32 29 162 796 76701 75701 15752020 10570547 3993031 2551116 358639 295814 1988116 7073859 22091806 20491336 0 0 8820238 9492521 0 1063640 7846114 14989965 16666352 24482486 5425454 -3991150 21814749 17358500 3025321 2144352 18789428 15214148 X EXPLORE, DISCOVER, ENGAGE: WE EXPLORE THE CRITICALLY IMPORTANT WORLD OF PLANTS, COLLABORATE TO DISCOVER THE ROLE THEY PLAY IN OUR CULTURAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS, AND ENGAGE PEOPLE TO CONSERVE NATURE AND IMPROVE THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE. false false 17197327 2229581 GARDEN. EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2020, THE BOTANICAL INSTITUTE OF TEXAS (BRIT) ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH TO MANAGE THE FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN (FWBG). FWBG IS A 110-ACRE BOTANIC GARDEN ADJACENT TO BRIT IN THE CULTURAL DISTRICT OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS. THE GARDEN IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND CONTAINS VARIOUS HORTICULTURAL DISPLAYS INCLUDING A JAPANESE GARDEN AND A ROSE GARDEN. IN ADDITION TO INDIVIDUAL VISITATION, THE GARDEN IS ALSO USED FOR MANY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS. 1348356 RESEARCH. BRIT'S RESEARCH PROGRAM IS THE FOUNDATIONAL ACTIVITY UPON WHICH THE INSTITUTE ACHIEVES ITS MISSION. BRIT ACTS AS A CATALYST WITHIN THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS GLOBALLY CHALLENGING PROBLEMS BY USING VARIOUS BOTANICAL LENSES (TAXONOMY, ECOLOGICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL, AND GENOMICS). RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY BRITMAKES THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE, SOMETIMES DIRECTLY THROUGH IMPROVEMENTS TO LIFE AND SOMETIMES INDIRECTLY THROUGH INCREASING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD WHICH ALLOWS US TO BECOME MORE RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS OF THE PLANET. 1222021 169783 EDUCATION. BRIT DEVELOPS AND PRESENTS NUMEROUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS COVERING VARIOUS TOPICS IN BOTANY, ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION. PROGRAMS ARE PRESENTED TO VARIOUS GROUPS INCLUDING EDUCATORS, STUDENTS AND THE PUBLIC. THE BRIT SEED (SCIENCE-BASED EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION DESIGN) SCHOOL FOR EDUCATORS INSPIRES AND SUPPORTS EDUCATORS IN CONNECTING CHILDREN TO NATURE THROUGH THE USE OF OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS, NATURE ANDURBAN ENVIRONMENTS. BRIT PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THAT COMBINE RESEARCH-BASED BEST PRACTICES WITH HANDS-ON, REAL WORLD LEARNING THROUGH OUTDOOR INQUIRY, PLACE-BASED EDUCATION AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING. 872530 COLLECTIONS. The cornerstone of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas is its Herbarium and botanical library. BRIT's herbarium, a collection of more than one million dried plant specimens representing much of Earth's plant diversity, is among the largest in the United States. BRIT's collections-based research provides information for conservation purposes and is a resource for research scientists, students, teachers, plant enthusiasts, gardeners, hospitals, and many others. BRIT's plant collections and educational programs are open to the public to help fulfill our mission to achieve public understanding of the value that plants bring to life. 441796 151752 PRESS. In addition to the specific programs described on lines 4A, 4B, and 4C, BRIT publishes the Journal of Botanical Research of Texas (JBRIT), which presents research from BRIT researchers as well as leading researchers from other organizations throughout the world. BRIT also publishes monographs and botanical books such as the Illustrated Flora of North Texas and the Illustrated Flora of East Texas which are leading works in botanical education in Texas. 1314326 151752 21082030 true true false false false false false true false true true false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 92 0 true 162 true true true false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 32 29 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X KERI BARFIELD 8175468690 1700 UNIVERSITY DRIVE FORT WORTH TX 761073400 Patrick Newman CEO 50.00 0.00 X 419378 0 41712 Keri Barfield CFO 50.00 0.00 X 132927 0 21574 Peter Fritsch VP of Research 50.00 0.00 X 129066 0 24799 Sara Richardson VP of Advance. 50.00 0.00 X 124227 0 14945 Bob Byers VP Spec Project 50.00 0.00 X 117748 0 15102 Ashton Faulds VP of Marketing 50.00 0.00 X 107015 0 4767 Ms Carole Jordan member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mrs Elizabeth McCarthy Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mr Derick Mesch Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ms Debbie Morrison member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ms Dana Burghdoff Adv. 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The art collection is mostly botanical, but other natural history subjects are included. The artwork is on public display. The Organization adopted a policy of not capitalizing the collection of artwork in its combined financial statements. Accordingly, no collection items are recognized as assets, whether they are purchased or received as a donation. Purchases of collection items reduce netassets in the period when purchased. Proceeds from sales or insurance recoveries are recorded as increases in net assets when received. No items were purchased for, or removed from, the collection during the year ended December 31, 2025. Part III, Line 4: Description of organization's collections and how it furthers its purpose. The original collections from Southern Methodist University are held under the terms of a 50 year loan arrangement from that university and is set to expire on September 30, 2037. The original collections from Vanderbilt University Herbarium (VDB) are an outright gift as stated in a Memorandum of Understanding with that institution.All collections accumulated, aside from the additions of those collections, and designated as BRIT are governed entirely by the protocols of BRIT as approved by its Board of Trustees. These collections are held for public education and research purposes rather than for financial gain. These collections are protected, cared for, and preserved by BRIT. As these collections are considered botanical treasures, a fair value is not readily determinable and, therefore, collectionitems are not capitalized and are excluded from the combined statement of financial position. Any expenditure related to purchases, sales, or insurance recoveries of collection items are reported separately in the combined statement of activities in the year in which they occur. Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. ENDOWMENT EARNINGS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE BOTANICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS. Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; therefore, no provision for income taxes is made in the combined financial statements. BRIT has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a public charity within the meaning of Section 509(a)(1) of the Code. The Foundation and Landowner have been determined by the IRS as Type I supporting organizations within the meaning of Section 509(a)(3) of the Code. The Organization reported no material unrelated business taxable income during the years ended December 31, 2025.GAAP requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing the Organizations tax returns and recognition of a tax liability (or asset) if the Organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Organization, and has concluded that as of December 31, 2025, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the combined financial statements. true X X X X X false false false false false false false false false Keri Barfield CFO 132927 6883 14691 154501 Patrick Newman CEO 371378 48000 17250 24462 461090 Peter Fritsch VP of Research 129066 6763 18036 153865 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b BRIT's Form 990 and supporting schedules are reviewed in detail and approved by the finance committee of the board of trustees. Following approval by the finance committee, the return is provided to the entire board for review prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c BRIT annually reviews conflict of interest policy with all directors, officers and employees. All are required to complete a statement either affirming no potential conflicts exist or detailing potential conflicts and the latter are all investigated and appropriate action taken. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Annual salary adjustments for officers are reviewed by an independent committee of the board. Current compensation information is gathered for similar organizations and reviewed by the executive committee or the human resources committee. Periodically an independent consulting firm is engaged to review the institution's salary structure. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization's financial statements as well as its governing documents are available to the public during regular business hours at the organization's office. 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