Nonprofit · EIN 42-1447541
CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS
Tax-exempt · WATERLOO, IA 50701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $300,377 | $300,693 | -$316 | $811,734 | $76,423 | $735,311 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $316,989 | $342,986 | -$25,997 | $812,030 | $76,402 | $735,628 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $220,422
- of which government grants
- $17,780
- Membership dues
- $17,523
- Program service revenue
- $74,314
- Investment income
- $2,568
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,073
- Other revenue
- $3,073
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $140,013
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,310
- Occupancy
- $47,463
- Travel
- $2,033
- Depreciation
- $41,143
- Program services (functional)
- $177,046
- Management and general (functional)
- $123,647
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $812,030
- Total assets, end of year
- $811,734
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $76,423
- Net assets, end of year
- $735,311
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $491,281
- Publicly traded securities
- $54,030
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $681,281
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $54,030
- Gross receipts
- $308,742
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 103
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIANNA SCHENKELBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GIFT BUHMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GERRI PERREAULT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ELIZ GUYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| PAM FLANDERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| PAM HAYS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY BUEHLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| BONNIE WETZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARY WILBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CINDY WELLS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ROBBIE LEACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| PEGGY DANDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TAMMY FLEMING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUANN EDMONDS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $1,846 |
| KARIN BLONIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| STEVEN EILERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA HIGBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TODD HOLCOMB | EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| PAT MCGIVERN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| MARY MEIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GAYLORD STAUFFER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| BONNIE WETZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARY WILBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CINDY WELLS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY BUEHLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JACOB DUFFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW GIBBON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1927 E ORANGE RD, WATERLOO, IA 50701-9481
- In care of
- % ROBERT PRUITT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CINDY WELLS
- Signed the 990
- CINDY WELLS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (319) 226-4966
- Website
- WWW.CEDARVALLEYARBORETUM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HONKAMP PC
Mission
SEE SCHEDULE O
Program accomplishments
- THE PURPOSE OF GARDEN OPERATIONS IS TO MAINTAIN AND DEVELOP A VARIETY OF GARDENS AND LANDSCAPES SUITABLE FOR A PUBLIC GARDEN.Expenses $169,479 · revenue $10,408
- THE PURPOSE OF SPECIAL EVENTS IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE LARGER CEDAR VALLEY COMMUNITY TO ENJOY OUT OF DOORS ACTIVITIES IN A PUBLIC GARDEN SETTING.revenue $49,833
- THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION IS TO PROVIDE CLASSES, ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO LEARN ABOUT NATURE AND HORTICULTURAL SUBJECTS.Expenses $7,567 · revenue $14,073
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
- 42-1447541
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C410)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $811,734
- Income (IRS master file)
- $308,742
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $300,377 | $300,693 | $811,734 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $316,989 | $342,986 | $812,030 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $379,239 | $343,679 | $836,790 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 42-1447541).
Questions about CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS
- What is the EIN of CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS is 42-1447541.
- Is CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS 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 CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS 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 CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS 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 CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CINDY WELLS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $300,377, expenses of $300,693 and total assets of $811,734 at year end.
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