Nonprofit · EIN 25-1648405
PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN
Tax-exempt · OAKDALE, PA 15071
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,772,237 | $4,180,883 | -$408,646 | $19,895,506 | $1,075,038 | $18,820,468 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,703,526 | $3,976,994 | -$1,273,468 | $20,219,320 | $990,206 | $19,229,114 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,108,241 | $2,605,547 | -$497,306 | $21,765,190 | $1,262,608 | $20,502,582 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,672,047
- of which government grants
- $82,500
- Membership dues
- $283,814
- Program service revenue
- $978,759
- Investment income
- $52,954
- Net rental income
- $634,127
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $26,639
- Net income from fundraising events
- $49,422
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $356,784
- Other revenue
- $1,068,477
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $224,518
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,566,058
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,007,968
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $38,466
- Occupancy
- $158,160
- Depreciation
- $776,788
- Program services (functional)
- $3,233,528
- Management and general (functional)
- $804,354
- Fundraising (functional)
- $143,001
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,219,320
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,895,506
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,075,038
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,820,468
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,225,902
- Publicly traded securities
- $100,309
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $18,004,526
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $815,942
- Gross unrelated business income
- $209,851
- Gross receipts
- $4,101,568
- Employees
- 53
- Volunteers
- 48
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Kaiser | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $135,627 | $451 |
| Robert Mermelstein | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $63,191 | $30,322 |
| Michael Hatcher | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Terri Fitzpatrick | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenna Wist | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Al | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Beaudoin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeanne B Berdick | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Blass | Director (Exited 12/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zoe Bunnell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Burns | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bonita A Cersosimo | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Basil Cox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Cozzens | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nelson Craige | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
26 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda D'Amico | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Tom Doran | Director (Entered 3/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Edwards | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Beverlynn Elliot | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Diana Froats | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carl Grande | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Malcolm Handelsman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie A Hickton | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| William J Kolano | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Kraus | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Kuczinski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Mazur | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Patrick McCoy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Miko | Director (Exited 12/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jill S Porter-Scott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stacey Reiback | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elie Saad | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stevan Schott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Caitlin Seiler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marianne Shiwarski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Thor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Saurabh Tripathi | Director (Exited 12/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shirley Weinstein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kendra White | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Wild | Director (Exited 12/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nancy Zapalla | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 41 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Kaiser | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $129,317 | $11,329 |
| Robert Mermelstein | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $65,366 | $27,532 |
| Michael Hatcher | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Terri Fitzpatrick | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenna Wist | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Al | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Beaudoin | Director (Entered 6/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeanne B Berdick | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Blass | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zoe Bunnell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Burns | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bonita A Cersosimo | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Basil Cox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Cozzens | Director (Entered 12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nelson Craige | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda D'Amico | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Edwards | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Beverlynn Elliot | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Froats | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Grande | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Malcolm Handelsman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Heyse | Director (Exited 3/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie A Hickton | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| William J Kolano | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Kraus | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Kuczinski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Mazur | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick McCoy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Miko | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill S Porter-Scott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacey Reiback | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elie Saad | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stevan Schott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Caitlin Seiler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marianne Shiwarski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Thor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Saurabh Tripathi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shirley Weinstein | Director (Entered 6/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kendra White | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Wild | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Zapalla | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Al | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Terri Fitzpatrick | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Michael Hatcher | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Brenna Wist | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jeanne B Berdick | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Christopher Blass | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Burns | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bonita A Cersosimo | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Basil Cox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nelson Craige | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Amanda D'Amico | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Susan Edwards | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Beverlynn Elliot | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Diana Froats | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carl Grande | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Malcolm Handelsman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Heyse | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie A Hickton | Director (Entered 04/2023) Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| William J Kolano | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Kraus | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Kuczinski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Mazur | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Patrick McCoy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Miko | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jill S Porter-Scott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stacey Reiback | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elie Saad | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stevan Schott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Caitlin Seiler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marianne Shiwarski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Thor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Saurabh Tripathi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kendra White | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Wild | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nancy Zapalla | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Keith Kaiser | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Robert Mermelstein | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 799 PINKERTON RUN RD, OAKDALE, PA 15071-3007
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Keith Kaiser, 799 Pinkerton Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15071
- Signed the 990
- Robert S Mermelstein, Chief Financial Officer
- Phone
- (412) 444-4464
- Return prepared by
- SCHNEIDER DOWNS & CO INC
Mission
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden inspires people to value plants, garden design and the natural world by cultivating plant collections of the Allegheny Plateau and temperate regions, creating display gardens, conducting educational programs and conserving the environment.
Program accomplishments
- Visitor Experience: Through its facilities, gardens and woodlands, and programs, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden strives to increase the number of individuals exposed to the natural beauty of the Allegheny Plateau region. The Garden's mission is grounded in the belief that connecting with plants is fundamentally important to the emotional and physical well-being of all people.** See Continuation on Schedule O **What started as a dream in 1988 was made a reality through the dedication of many volunteers and staff. These visionaries had to conduct land reclamation, manage acid mine drainage, renovate building, construct new facilities and raise donations ultimately leading to April 1, 2015, when this public garden opened for the community. Throughout 2025, the Garden celebrated 10 years of welcoming visitors along with a multitude of milestones, including:- Admission was 18,000 in 2015 and 92,000 in 2024 and on track for 100,000 during 2025- Nature-based field trip program grew from 4 in the first year to more than 40 annually- Since Inception The Garden hosted 576 weddings attended by nearly 73,000 guests who were able to enjoy the gardens- Membership households grew from 881 to more than 4,000.Year-round highlights for visitors include these garden features: Garden of the Five Senses - This garden encourages children of all ages and abilities to touch, hear, smell, taste and see the natural world around them. Filled with hands-on activities for exploration, this is the garden for families to learn and connect with nature. You also will find the Discovery Cart, filled with constantly changing artifacts to spark curiosity in young minds. The Weisbrod Learning Pavilion provides an outdoor space for school field trips and drop-in programs for visitors.Hillside Pollinator Garden - Colorful, all-season blooms invite you and pollinators to visit this gently sloping hillside. The swaths of cultivars of native perennials burst each season to take center stage. Stroll along or take a moment on GB's Overlook to view a pollinator at work. Welcome Center -- This 7,500-square-foot facility, which opened in 2021, greets visitors entering the gardens and woodlands and transports them to a place of exploration, wonder, and learning. The Welcome Center is home to the Welcome Desk, Forage & Finds, Canopy Cafe, Peirce Education Rooms and Courtyard Garden, and the Zappala Woodland Room. Its Art Gallery features rotating local artists year-round.Expenses $1,726,805 · revenue $930,401
- Horticulture: Pittsburgh Botanic Garden inspires people to value plants, garden design and the natural world by cultivating plant collections of the Allegheny Plateau and temperate regions, creating display gardens, conducting educational programs and conserving the environment. The Garden is a qualified caretaker of 460 acres of southwest Pennsylvania's land and water. Dedicated staff and volunteers create and maintain this space as a habitat for native flora and fauna. ** See Continuation on Schedule O **In addition to ongoing conservation efforts such as mitigating acid mine drainage and reforestation projects, the Garden provides 65 acres of cultivated gardens and woodlands for the public to connect to plants. Through this innate experience: young minds are engaged, gardeners are inspired, and all visitors find a sense of calm.Central to the story of Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is the poor condition of the site upon which it is being built. Left in a deplorable state following coal extraction throughout the first half of the 20th Century, the land was unfit for most uses and even dangerous in spots. Further damage was caused by flooding of the mines beneath the surface in 2004, which exposed a severe acid mine drainage problem. The land and water are being reclaimed and repaired. Abandoned mine features, invasive species and poor site conditions are being replaced by educational gardens, reconstructed woodlands, and lovely views. The Garden is providing long-term benefits, including carbon capture, superior soil conservation and lasting habitat improvement.A few conservation highlights since beginning its land and water reclamation efforts in 2014: - In 2025, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden conducted the first prescribed burn in Allegheny County. This was part of the Garden's integrated approach to either weakening or ultimately eliminating the presence of Lespedeza cuneata, a non-native plant that negatively influences local biodiversity. - Participates in the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Wild Plant Sanctuary Program. - 15,000 native saplings were planted to reforest an abandoned mine site. The Garden collaborated with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, United States Office of Surface Mining and Plant Five for Life. - With no chemical treatments or energy inputs, and minimal maintenance, water once considered 'dead' now supports a healthy aquatic ecosystem. The Garden operates three passive, water filter systems which neutralize more than 25 million gallons of acid mine discharge each year, prior to it entering the region's watershed and then the Ohio River. - The first innovative filter system to be installed creates the Garden's Lotus Pond, a focal point of the Japanese Garden. The Garden was recognized for this system as the recipient of the 2014 Pennsylvania Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence. - The Garden's work in mitigating acid mine drainage is recognized by the U.S. Office of Surface Mining as a national model and has since been duplicated elsewhere.Expenses $1,123,773
- Education: With education a cornerstone of its mission, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is able to use its restoration of former coal mining land as a living laboratory for adults and children to engage in environmental stewardship and develop a conservation mindset.Exposure to nature in a beautiful and safe environment through guidance of mentors helps foster connection with the natural world. In an era of increased time spent indoors, children and young adults need an opportunity to connect with nature for their personal growth and to develop the stewardship behaviors that will contribute to a healthier, more sustainable and just future.** See Continuation on Schedule O **The education programming at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a mix of formal classes and self-discovery opportunities throughout the gardens and woodlands. Adult classes and workshops are held on a wide range of topics for beginner and experienced gardeners as well as ways to connect to plants in a variety of ways, such as through photography and art programs. Children and families learn together while exploring the gardens and woodlands through self-discovery and the assistance of interpretive signage or a stop by the Discovery Cart. The Garden education team partners with regional school districts to host curriculum-based field trips. Students are exposed to Science Technology Engineering Agriculture/Art and Mathematics (STEAM) in a unique environment that cannot be duplicated in a classroom.Expenses $382,950 · revenue $48,358
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-1648405
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,895,506
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,101,568
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $3,772,237 | $4,180,883 | $19,895,506 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,703,526 | $3,976,994 | $20,219,320 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $2,108,241 | $2,605,547 | $21,765,190 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,305,605 | $3,186,554 | $22,198,703 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 25-1648405).
Questions about PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN
- What is the EIN of PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN is 25-1648405.
- Is PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Keith Kaiser.
- Who are the officers and directors of PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 41 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $135,627 (Keith Kaiser, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,772,237, expenses of $4,180,883 and total assets of $19,895,506 at year end.
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