Nonprofit · EIN 39-1775351
ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS INC
Tax-exempt · JANESVILLE, WI 53545
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,382,423 | $1,678,873 | -$296,450 | $3,585,828 | $148,170 | $3,437,658 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,045,578 | $1,345,261 | $700,317 | $3,894,989 | $159,038 | $3,735,951 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,129,539 | $1,141,622 | -$12,083 | $3,135,201 | $134,125 | $3,001,076 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $231,966
- Program service revenue
- $937,825
- Investment income
- $62,923
- Net rental income
- $105,671
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $11,681
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $43,052
- Other revenue
- $149,709
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $112,109
- Other salaries and wages
- $645,316
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $834,221
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $51,123
- Occupancy
- $246,827
- Travel
- $7,553
- Depreciation
- $138,325
- Program services (functional)
- $1,239,976
- Management and general (functional)
- $319,034
- Fundraising (functional)
- $119,863
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,894,989
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,585,828
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $148,170
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,437,658
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,631,067
- Publicly traded securities
- $631,178
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,217,218
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $220,440
- Gross unrelated business income
- $4,159
- Gross receipts
- $2,128,025
- Employees
- 33
- Volunteers
- 157
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA KRONBERG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY (THRU APRIL) Officer | 40 | $39,750 | $763 |
| MICHELLE RYAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEG JULY) Officer | 40 | $38,077 | $0 |
| SCOTT SKELLY | CHAIRPERSON (BEG DEC)/SECRETARY (THRU DEC) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI DRASCIC | VICE-CHAIRPERSON (THRU DEC) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT REILLY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM CULLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL HATCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVIA ACTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CULLEN SLAPAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA TOLLEFSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARB SARNOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD EDDINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GOLDFINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY HUGHES | CHAIRMAN (THRU DEC)/IMMEDIATE PAST-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONNIE HOLMES | VICE-CHAIRPERSON/SECRETARY (BEG DEC) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN MCCARTHY-CLINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT SPODEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE WIRTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK MUELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA KRONBERG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $81,600 | $1,632 |
| RANDY HUGHES | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI DRASCIC | VICE-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM CULLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL HATCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY DOWNING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CULLEN SLAPAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA TOLLEFSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARB SARNOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK MUELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SKELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY SMITH | IMMEDIATE PAST-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA KRONBERG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $81,464 | $1,656 |
| WHILDEN R HUGHES | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI DRASCIC | VICE-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM CULLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL HATCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY DOWNING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CULLEN SLAPAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA TOLLEFSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARB SARNOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK MUELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SKELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY SMITH | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1455 PALMER DR, JANESVILLE, WI 53545-5215
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHELLE RYAN, 1455 PALMER DR, JANESVILLE, WI 53545
- Signed the 990
- MICHELLE RYAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (608) 752-3885
- Website
- ROTARYBOTANICALGARDENS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS, INC. IS AN INTERNATIONALLY THEMED BOTANICAL SHOWCASE THAT PROVIDES FOR THE EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION OF HORTICULTURE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PEOPLE.
Program accomplishments
- GARDEN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE - ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS IS HOME TO 26 DIFFERENT DRAMATIC AND THEMED GARDENS. SOME HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL FOCUS SUCH AS THE JAPANESE (NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 25 JAPANESE GARDENS IN NORTH AMERICA), SCOTTISH, FRENCH FORMAL, ITALIAN, AND ENGLISH COTTAGE GARDENS. ALSO INCLUDED ARE LESS FORMALLY-STRUCTURED GARDENS INCLUDING ONE OF VERY FEW FERN AND MOSS GARDENS RECOGNIZED BY THE HARDY FERN FOUNDATION IN THE UNITED STATES. IN ADDITION, ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS IS HOME TO A SHADE, PRAIRIE, AND WOODLAND GARDEN. ON SITE IS AN EDUCATIONAL CENTER OFFERING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR BOTH ADULTS AND YOUTH YEAR-ROUND. ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS IS THE NUMBER 1 TOURIST DESTINATION IN ROCK COUNTY WELCOMING NEARLY 100,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR. ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, BUS TRIPS, HOME GARDEN TOURS, PLANT SALES, AND SEASONAL EVENTS TO ENHANCE ITS MISSION, IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS, AND INCREASE ITS RECOGNITION IN THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE GARDENS PUTS AN EMPHASIS ON HORTICULTURAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING THERAPEUTIC TRAINING, MASTER GARDENER TRAINING, SYMPOSIA, AND WORKSHOPS. PARTNERING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ON DYNAMIC AND INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO THE GARDENS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE HEDBERG PUBLIC LIBRARY, ROCK COUNTY RECAP PROGRAM, JANESVILLE AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, JANESVILLE AREA HERB SOCIETY, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EXTENSION.Expenses $571,527 · revenue $160,021
- VISITOR SERVICES AND PUBLIC EVENTS - ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, BUS TRIPS, HOME GARDEN TOURS, PLANT SALES, AND SEASONAL EVENTS TO ENHANCE ITS MISSION, IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS, AND INCREASE ITS RECOGNITION IN THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING METROPOLITAN AREA.Expenses $442,870 · revenue $762,408
- FACILITY USAGE - ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS OFFERS FOUR INDIVIDUAL ROOMS, EACH 19' X 31' WITH SEPARATE ACCESS, FOR BUSINESS MEETINGS, TRAINING SESSIONS, OR RETREATS. THE ROOMS EXPAND TO CREATE SPACE FOR CONVENTIONS, BANQUETS, OR SALES SEMINARS. THE STUNNING ATRIUM PROVIDES NATURAL LIGHTING AND A BREATH-TAKING VIEW OF THE GARDENS, CREATING A CONVENIENT AREA FOR RECEPTION WITH A COAT ROOM, GIFT SHOP, AND RESTROOM FACILITIES CLOSE AT HAND. THE ATMOSPHERE IS CALMING AND QUIET, WITH ACCESS TO 26 INTERNATIONALLY THEMED BOTANICAL GARDENS TO STIMULATE YOUR MIND AND CREATE AN INSPIRING AND PRODUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT.Expenses $169,545
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE PROGRAMS, AND TOPICAL SYMPOSIA AND WORKSHOPS. ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS PARTNERS WITH A VARIETY OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ON DYNAMIC AND INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, FAMILY EVENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS. EXAMPLES OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE HEDBERG PUBLIC LIBRARY, ROCK COUNTY EDUCATION AND CRIMINAL ADDICTIONS PROGRAM, AND JANESVILLE AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU.Expenses $56,034 · revenue $15,396
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1775351
- 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
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C410)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,585,828
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,128,025
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $1,382,423 | $1,678,873 | $3,585,828 | XML |
| 990-T | March 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2024 | $2,045,578 | $1,345,261 | $3,894,989 | XML |
| 990-T | March 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2023 | $1,129,539 | $1,141,622 | $3,135,201 | XML |
| 990-T | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | $1,397,418 | $1,032,908 | $3,144,621 | IRS |
| 990-T | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 39-1775351).
Questions about ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS INC
- What is the EIN of ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS INC is 39-1775351.
- Is ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS 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 ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names MICHELLE RYAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $39,750 (REBECCA KRONBERG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY (THRU APRIL)).
- How much revenue does ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,382,423, expenses of $1,678,873 and total assets of $3,585,828 at year end.
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