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Nonprofit · EIN 31-0711248

JAMES M COX JR ARBORETUM FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · DAYTON, OH 45449

Financials

$260K$326K2023$162K$200K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JAMES M COX JR ARBORETUM FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$161,535$199,636-$38,101$2,390,984$39,967$2,351,017
December 31, 2023990$259,933$325,781-$65,848$2,279,228$44,302$2,234,926
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$98,034
Membership dues
$37,008
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$76,439
Net rental income
-$13,285
Other revenue
-$12,938

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$104,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,630
Program services (functional)
$171,954
Management and general (functional)
$20,723
Fundraising (functional)
$6,959

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,279,228
Total assets, end of year
$2,390,984
Total liabilities, end of year
$39,967
Net assets, end of year
$2,351,017
Publicly traded securities
$2,064,050
Net assets without donor restrictions
$293,502
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,057,515
Gross receipts
$266,580
Employees
0
Year formed
1963
State of legal domicile
OH

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALAN BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JACKSON ECKERTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BARBARA KEDZIORABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ANTHONY PYLETREASUER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PAUL SCHLOTTMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SENAY SEMEREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHY SPERRYVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KIM SPURGEIONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KATIE WAHLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
VALERIA WHITESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALAN BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JASON ECKERTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BARBARA KEDZIORABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MELINDA MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ANTHONY PYLETREASUER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PAUL SCHLOTTMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SENAY SEMEREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHY SPERRYVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KIM SPURGEIONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KATIE WAHLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
VALERIA WHITESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6733 SPRINGBORO PIKE, DAYTON, OH 45449-3415
In care of
% ROBERT H MUSSELMAN JR
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JACKSON ECKERT
Signed the 990
ANTHONY PYLE, TREASUER
Phone
(937) 434-9005
Return prepared by
SAM BROWN CPA INC

Mission

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, CIVIC AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARBORICULTURE, HORTICULTURE AND RELATED FIELDS BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE COX ARBORETUM AS A FREE ARBORETUM/MUSEUM FOR THE BENEFIT OF TEH GENERAL PUBLIC.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PROJECTS/PROGRAMS A.MAIMON MEMORIAL GARDEN ENTRANCE PERGOLA REPLACEMENT B.NIEHAUS SHRUB GARDEN RENOVATION AND NATIVE PLANTINGS C.TREE TOWER CLEANING AND STAINING D.BULB PLANTINGS - 14,000 AT THE STONEWALL LEADING TO THE WILDFLOWER GARDEN E.EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS I.TEACHER WORKSHOPS AND NIGHT OUTS - 155 TEACHERS II.STAFF AND TEACHER LEAD FIELD TRIPS ~3,800 STUDENTS III.CONSERVATION KIDS - 957 INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY PARTICIPANTS REACHED IV.CONSERVATION LEADERS - 25 INDIVIDUALS/FAMILY PARTICIPANTS
    Expenses $171,954 · grants $104,500

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-0711248
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1965
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C410)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,390,984
Income (IRS master file)
$266,580

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$161,535$199,636$2,390,984IRS
990December 2023$259,933$325,781$2,279,228XML
990December 2022$173,587$439,716$2,237,796IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 31-0711248).

Questions about JAMES M COX JR ARBORETUM FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of JAMES M COX JR ARBORETUM FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JAMES M COX JR ARBORETUM FOUNDATION is 31-0711248.
Is JAMES M COX JR ARBORETUM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
Are donations to JAMES M COX JR ARBORETUM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JAMES M COX JR ARBORETUM FOUNDATION 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 JAMES M COX JR ARBORETUM FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JAMES M COX JR ARBORETUM FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of JAMES M COX JR ARBORETUM FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JACKSON ECKERT.
Who are the officers and directors of JAMES M COX JR ARBORETUM FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does JAMES M COX JR ARBORETUM FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $161,535, expenses of $199,636 and total assets of $2,390,984 at year end.

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