Nonprofit · EIN 36-3676875
KLEHM ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN INC
Tax-exempt · ROCKFORD, IL 61102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $750,971 | $603,245 | $147,726 | $388,507 | $67,760 | $320,747 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $583,165 | $670,966 | -$87,801 | $409,949 | $61,196 | $348,753 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $762,409 | $788,996 | -$26,587 | $532,133 | $74,824 | $457,309 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $667,272
- of which government grants
- $275,041
- Membership dues
- $48,309
- Program service revenue
- $63,007
- Investment income
- $497
- Net rental income
- $22,524
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$11,156
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $8,827
- Other revenue
- $20,195
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $91,610
- Other salaries and wages
- $214,344
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $339,717
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $26,533
- Occupancy
- $35,691
- Depreciation
- $33,360
- Program services (functional)
- $349,712
- Management and general (functional)
- $211,904
- Fundraising (functional)
- $41,629
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $409,949
- Total assets, end of year
- $388,507
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $67,760
- Net assets, end of year
- $320,747
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $94,248
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $224,487
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $96,260
- Gross receipts
- $891,793
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER MILLS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $78,177 | $9,098 |
| TODD BYXBE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL ZIRKLE | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WES BURANDT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF WAGNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS ANDERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE CAIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY CALLAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY CHATFIELD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANETTA GROMSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM JAGIELSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON MOYER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD VAN EVERA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARK WANGAARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID WEBER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN LYNCH | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER MILLS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $78,172 | $8,423 |
| TODD BYXBE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL ZIRKLE | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WES BURANDT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF WAGNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS ANDERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN ANDREWS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE CAIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY CALLAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY CHATFIELD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM JAGIELSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD VAN EVERA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE WALLACE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARK WANGAARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WEBER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN LYNCH | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER MILLS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $73,872 | $8,939 |
| SUSAN LYNCH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD BYXBE | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WES BURANDT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK REICHARDT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS ANDERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN ANDREWS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE CAIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SIDNEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD VAN EVERA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF WAGNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE WALLACE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARK WANGAARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL ZIRKLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN HAREZLAK | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2715 S MAIN ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61102-3925
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WES BURANDT, 2715 S MAIN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61102
- Signed the 990
- WES BURANDT, TREASURER
- Phone
- (815) 965-8146
- Website
- WWW.KLEHM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BENNING GROUP LLC
Mission
TO MAINTAIN A LIVING MUSEUM FOR THE ENJOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND INSPIRATION OF ALL PEOPLE
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAMS: PRESENTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS, SERVING OVER 30,000 VISITORS ANNUALLYExpenses $6,770 · revenue $63,007
- MAINTENANCE AND GROWTH OF THE ARBORETUM AND GARDENSExpenses $303,844
- RESOURCE DEVELOPMENTExpenses $39,098
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2022 | October 31, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3676875
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C420)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $388,507
- Income (IRS master file)
- $891,793
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $750,971 | $603,245 | $388,507 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $583,165 | $670,966 | $409,949 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $762,409 | $788,996 | $532,133 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | $808,814 | $656,743 | $1,142,346 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 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 36-3676875).
Questions about KLEHM ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN INC
- What is the EIN of KLEHM ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KLEHM ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN INC is 36-3676875.
- Is KLEHM ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to KLEHM ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KLEHM ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN 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 KLEHM ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KLEHM ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KLEHM ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names WES BURANDT.
- Who are the officers and directors of KLEHM ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,177 (ALEXANDER MILLS, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does KLEHM ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $750,971, expenses of $603,245 and total assets of $388,507 at year end.
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