Nonprofit · EIN 31-4379601
THE DAWES ARBORETUM
Tax-exempt · NEWARK, OH 43056
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,354,860 | $7,748,502 | -$1,393,642 | $105,625,166 | $394,987 | $105,230,179 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,788,800 | $8,030,633 | -$2,241,833 | $104,298,514 | $409,569 | $103,888,945 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $15,145,697 | $7,122,325 | $8,023,372 | $92,537,906 | $382,845 | $92,155,061 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,207,788
- Membership dues
- $312,695
- Program service revenue
- $274,697
- Investment income
- $4,733,658
- Net rental income
- $59,022
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,721,645
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $43,759
- Other revenue
- $138,717
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $332,399
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,578,597
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,000,281
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,119
- Accounting fees
- $30,000
- Occupancy
- $262,662
- Travel
- $20,430
- Depreciation
- $600,883
- Program services (functional)
- $5,948,399
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,416,912
- Fundraising (functional)
- $383,191
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $104,298,514
- Total assets, end of year
- $105,625,166
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $394,987
- Net assets, end of year
- $105,230,179
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,359,165
- Publicly traded securities
- $75,684,721
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $104,085,064
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,145,115
- Gross receipts
- $21,465,827
- Employees
- 106
- Volunteers
- 351
- Year formed
- 1929
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE CARTER | COO (TERM. 12/13) Officer | 40 | $175,726 | $19,012 |
| ERIN FLYNN | INTERIM VP OF ADVANCE. (TERM. 12/13) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,053 | $15,796 |
| BEVERLY TELEPCHAK | SR DIR. OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Officer | 40 | $98,906 | $18,980 |
| STEPHANIE CROCKATT | CEO (START 11/5/24) Officer | 40 | $19,543 | $234 |
| MELISSA ARCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DALLAS BERKHEIMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BOLON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY MARTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TED PRASSE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE PORTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MATT SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN WOOD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.9 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY HAUSER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.3 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEY STOWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.4 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID TRAUTMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.9 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUKE MESSINGER | CEO (RESIGNED 3/22/24) Officer | 40 | $160,214 | $28,414 |
| KATHERINE CARTER | COO Officer | 40 | $122,504 | $16,135 |
| BEVERLY TELEPCHAK | SR DIR. OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Officer | 40 | $93,697 | $23,227 |
| ERIN FLYNN | INTERIM VP OF ADVANCEMENT & MKTG Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,003 | $9,379 |
| HENRY HAUSER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.52 | $0 | $0 |
| TED PRASSE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.48 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TRAUTMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.83 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN WOOD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.66 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEY STOWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.64 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA ARCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.47 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICH HUNKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.62 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER MANN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.45 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY MARTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.47 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE PORTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.52 | $0 | $0 |
| DALLAS BERKHEIMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.83 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BOLON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.81 | $0 | $0 |
| STERLING HEDRICK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUKE MESSINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $171,608 | $28,226 |
| KATIE CARTER | COO Officer | 40 | $116,732 | $10,431 |
| HENRY HAUSER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TED PRASSE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TRAUTMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE PORTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.13 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEY STOWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.94 | $0 | $0 |
| DALLAS BERKHEIMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICH HUNKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.71 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY MARTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.67 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT DOUGLASS | TRUSTEE (RESIGNED 02/23) Trustee or director | 0.33 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN WOODD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.29 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA ARCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.15 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER MANN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BOLON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.94 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7770 JACKSONTOWN RD, NEWARK, OH 43056-9772
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEPHANIE CROCKATT, 7770 JACKSONTOWN ROAD SE, NEWARK, OH 43056
- Signed the 990
- STEPHANIE CROCKATT, CEO
- Phone
- (740) 323-2355
- Website
- HTTPS://WWW.DAWESARB.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLARK SCHAEFER HACKETT & CO
Mission
THE DAWES ARBORETUM IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH THE CONSERVATION OF TREES, NATURE AND HISTORY. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO SHARING THE LOVE AND KNOWLEDGE OF TREES, NATURE AND HISTORY THROUGH EXHIBITS, PROGRAMMING EVENTS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
Program accomplishments
- THE DAWES ARBORETUM SCIENCE & CONSERVATION AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENTS MANAGE 2,000 ACRES OF CONTIGUOUS LAND IN LICKING COUNTY, OHIO WHICH IS EXPLORED BY OVER 96,423 VISITORS ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION TO 4 MILES OF AUTO TOUR TRIALS, THE ARBORETUM HAS OVER 14 MILES OF WALKING TRIALS THAT GUIDE VISITORS THROUGH SPECIALTY GARDENS, MEADOWS, WETLANDS, AND WOODLANDS. THE 2024-2025 SCIENCE & CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT MANAGES ALL THE ARBORETUM'S NATURAL AREAS, MAINTAINS EXTENSIVE PLANT RECORDS, CURATES A DIVERSE COLLECTION OF PLANTS AND PLANT MATERIALS, AND CONDUCTS EXTENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. NEARLY 4,700 MEMBERS AND 346 VOLUNTEERS (INCLUDING TRAINED LAND STEWARDS) SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ARBORETUM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.Expenses $5,440,232 · revenue $115,055
- THE DAWES ARBORETUM'S LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (L&E) INSTRUCTS AND ENGAGES DAILY WITH NEARLY 4,700 MEMBERS, 96,423 VISITORS AND THE EXTENDED COMMUNITY. L&E OFFERS NATURE EDUCATION AND EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN THROUGH SELF-GUIDED INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE ON GROUNDS AS WELL AS PROFESSIONALLY LED PROGRAMMING AND CURRICULA FOCUSED ON STEM AND THE PROMOTION OF OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING.ANNUALLY, CAMP DAWES WELCOME OVER 3,516 SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (5-14) FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO SAFELY OBSERVE AND EXPLORE NATURE/ STRUCTURED AND SELF-GUIDED CURRICULA ENGAGES CHILDREN IN A VARIETY OF ECO-SYSTEMS, CREATES OUTDOOR-INSPIRED CRAFTS WITH FRIENDS AND CULTIVATES A LIFELONG SENSE OF CURIOSITY AND ADVENTURE AS IT RELATED TO OUR NATURAL WORLD.Expenses $508,167 · revenue $159,642
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
- 31-4379601
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $105,625,166
- Income (IRS master file)
- $21,465,827
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $6,354,860 | $7,748,502 | $105,625,166 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $5,788,800 | $8,030,633 | $104,298,514 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $15,145,697 | $7,122,325 | $92,537,906 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $4,280,700 | $5,927,181 | $86,881,855 | IRS |
| 990-PF | September 2021 | – | – | – | 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 31-4379601).
Questions about THE DAWES ARBORETUM
- What is the EIN of THE DAWES ARBORETUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE DAWES ARBORETUM is 31-4379601.
- Is THE DAWES ARBORETUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to THE DAWES ARBORETUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE DAWES ARBORETUM 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 THE DAWES ARBORETUM 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 THE DAWES ARBORETUM 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 THE DAWES ARBORETUM?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names STEPHANIE CROCKATT.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE DAWES ARBORETUM?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $175,726 (KATHERINE CARTER, COO (TERM. 12/13)).
- How much revenue does THE DAWES ARBORETUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,354,860, expenses of $7,748,502 and total assets of $105,625,166 at year end.
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