Nonprofit · EIN 56-1673281
CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN
Tax-exempt · FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,878,230 | $2,950,214 | $928,016 | $11,415,163 | $401,690 | $11,013,473 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,961,249 | $2,677,421 | $283,828 | $10,462,039 | $395,494 | $10,066,545 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,629,527 | $2,594,492 | $35,035 | $10,132,552 | $375,958 | $9,756,594 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,510,088
- Program service revenue
- $1,267,066
- Investment income
- $101,076
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,153,761
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,339,373
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $8,363
- Depreciation
- $351,857
- Program services (functional)
- $2,359,858
- Management and general (functional)
- $590,356
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,462,039
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,415,163
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $401,690
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,013,473
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,486,109
- Publicly traded securities
- $139,297
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,516,051
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,497,422
- Gross receipts
- $3,878,230
- Employees
- 45
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANDY BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| BEEGIE CAVINESS | VP OF DEVELO Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ROBERT FOX | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MARTHA LERARIO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| LEAH METZGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CLAIRE MULLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SUSIE MCFADYEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BILL POLLITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BOWMAN SMITH | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| WORTH SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TERI THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JASON WEATHINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAL BAGGETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LINDA SUE BARNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBERT BRICKEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MANDY BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BETH CAVINESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBERT FOX | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JIM KONNEKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KARL LEGATSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARTHA LERARIO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CLAIRE MULLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SUSIE MCFADYEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LYNNE NIMOCKS | VP OF DEV Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| BOWMAN SMITH | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| WORTH SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TERI THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JASON WEATHINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHARLENE WYATT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAL BAGGETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA SUE BARNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BRICKEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MANDY BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM KONNEKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARL LEGATSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA LERARIO | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| B G MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLAIRE MULLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSIE MCFADYEN | VP OF DEVELO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LYNNE NIMOCKS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BILL POLLITT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BOWMAN SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERI THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLENE WYATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 536 N EASTERN BLVD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28301-5100
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT FOX
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT FOX, TREASURER
- Phone
- (910) 486-0221
- Website
- WWW.CAPEFEARBG.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NORMAN BASS & PARNELL CPAS PLLC
Mission
CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN SERVES THIS REGION AS A CENTER FOR: ENRICHMENT, INSPIRATION AND ENJOYMENT OF NATURE; THE COLLECTION, CULTURE AND AESTHETIC DISPLAY OF PLANTS; ENCOURAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP; CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; THE PRESERVATION OF OUR AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE; FORM COMMUNITY ARTS AND CULTURE; AND ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- ENRICHMENT, INSPIRATION AND ENJOYMENT OF NATURE; THE COLLECTION, CULTURE AND AESTHETIC DISPLAY OF PLANTS; ENCOURAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP; CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; THE PRESERVATION OF OUR AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE; FOR COMMUNITY ARTS AND CULTURE; AND ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $2,359,858
- ENRICHMENT, INSPIRATION AND ENJOYMENT OF NATURE; THE COLLECTION, CULTURE AND AESTHETIC DISPLAY OF PLANTS; ENCOURAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP; CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; THE PRESERVATION OF OUR AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE; FOR COMMUNITY ARTS AND CULTURE; AND ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1673281
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C410)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,415,163
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,878,230
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,878,230 | $2,950,214 | $11,415,163 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,961,249 | $2,677,421 | $10,462,039 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,629,527 | $2,594,492 | $10,132,552 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,345,891 | $2,409,853 | $10,170,619 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 56-1673281).
Questions about CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN
- What is the EIN of CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN is 56-1673281.
- Is CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN 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 CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROBERT FOX.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,878,230, expenses of $2,950,214 and total assets of $11,415,163 at year end.
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