Nonprofit · EIN 34-1964977
BOTANICAL GARDEN ASSOCIATION INC
Also known as DBA BEECH CREEK GARDENS
Tax-exempt · ALLIANCE, OH 44601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $632,585 | $695,402 | -$62,817 | $825,019 | $49,672 | $775,347 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $569,546 | $656,383 | -$86,837 | $860,020 | $42,521 | $817,499 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $297,392
- of which government grants
- $92,277
- Membership dues
- $128,358
- Program service revenue
- $266,850
- Investment income
- $1,701
- Royalties
- $1,675
- Net rental income
- $21,839
- Net income from fundraising events
- $41,916
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $158
- Other revenue
- $66,642
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $434,526
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $434,526
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $500
- Occupancy
- $38,038
- Depreciation
- $30,883
- Program services (functional)
- $574,480
- Management and general (functional)
- $101,728
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,194
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $860,020
- Total assets, end of year
- $825,019
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $49,672
- Net assets, end of year
- $775,347
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $773,762
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,195
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $762,152
- Gross unrelated business income
- $158
- Gross receipts
- $669,754
- Employees
- 29
- Year formed
- 2003
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitlyn Cowley | Executive Director Trustee or director | 72 | $48,923 |
| Allison Allsopp | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Frato | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeni Menegay | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Craig Sonntag | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Nero | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Weltman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matthew Ramsey | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Campbell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Herman | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Robert George | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Abbey Chance | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Alaska Thompson | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melinda Carmichael | Executive Director Trustee or director | 72 | $48,000 |
| Allison Allsopp | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Frato | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Johnson Keller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Craig Sonntag | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katelyn Vannoy | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Weltman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Herman | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Robert George | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Abbey Chance | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Nick Morris | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11929 BEECH ST NE, ALLIANCE, OH 44601-8705
- In care of
- % MELINDA CARMICHAEL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jonathan L Herman, 11929 Beech Street, Alliance, OH 44601
- Signed the 990
- Jonathan L Herman, President
- Website
- www.beechcreekgardens.org
- Return prepared by
- Greiner Tax Service Inc
Mission
Our vision is to educate, inspire, and connect people with nature therefore improving ones physical and mental helath and overall quality of life. We are open year-round with our educational activities, exhibits, experience areas changing with the seasons.
Program accomplishments
- Butterfly House and Garden - In mid June through mid September this facility provides the opprotunity to observe native Ohio butterflies in an open-air yet contained environment. Learning experiences include developement of habitats that attract butterflies and the life cycle of native Ohio butterflies. Surrounding the faciltiy are many native Ohio plantings in a garden-like setting as well as a playground of natural materials. All ages can enjoy this program and the facility is handicapped accessible. Revenue is derived from a modest admission fee over 35,000 visitors including groups or organizations visit the entire facility.Expenses $4,933 · revenue $210,986
- All programs, events, and workshops to help attract vistors to the center for certain events throughout the year. Examples Natures A-Glow, Camp, Williamsburg Wreath workshop, Christmas, Cool Adventures, Summer Exhibits, Workshops, and various other nature educational programs.Expenses $14,943 · revenue $55,864
- All other expenses are for the whole center. All of the programming encompasses the whole center so most expenses are not split out specifically for events. This is general expenses to run all programming which most are listed above.Expenses $554,604
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-1964977
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $825,019
- Income (IRS master file)
- $669,754
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $632,585 | $695,402 | $825,019 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $569,546 | $656,383 | $860,020 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $565,985 | $575,094 | $933,977 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 34-1964977).
Questions about BOTANICAL GARDEN ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of BOTANICAL GARDEN ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BOTANICAL GARDEN ASSOCIATION INC is 34-1964977.
- Is BOTANICAL GARDEN ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to BOTANICAL GARDEN ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BOTANICAL GARDEN ASSOCIATION INC 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 BOTANICAL GARDEN ASSOCIATION INC 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 BOTANICAL GARDEN ASSOCIATION INC 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 BOTANICAL GARDEN ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jonathan L Herman.
- Who are the officers and directors of BOTANICAL GARDEN ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,923 (Kaitlyn Cowley, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BOTANICAL GARDEN ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $632,585, expenses of $695,402 and total assets of $825,019 at year end.
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