Nonprofit · EIN 57-0380356
BROOKGREEN GARDENS
Tax-exempt · PAWLEYS ISL, SC 29585
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $18,488,480 | $12,839,361 | $5,649,119 | $91,175,632 | $8,461,973 | $82,713,659 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $16,043,897 | $11,601,895 | $4,442,002 | $78,488,857 | $4,238,687 | $74,250,170 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,606,083
- of which government grants
- $1,260,000
- Membership dues
- $2,485,545
- Program service revenue
- $6,304,390
- Investment income
- $927,924
- Net rental income
- $1,202,609
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $9,500
- Net income from fundraising events
- $20,140
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,293,720
- Other revenue
- $2,650,083
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $494,600
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,923,591
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,418,191
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $25,468
- Accounting fees
- $52,200
- Travel
- $72,128
- Depreciation
- $550,141
- Program services (functional)
- $10,408,024
- Management and general (functional)
- $660,527
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,770,810
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $78,488,857
- Total assets, end of year
- $91,175,632
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,461,973
- Net assets, end of year
- $82,713,659
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,509,662
- Publicly traded securities
- $25,581,671
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $61,715,430
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $20,998,229
- Gross receipts
- $19,384,779
- Employees
- 187
- Volunteers
- 433
- Year formed
- 1931
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAGE H KINIRY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 37.5 | $327,856 | $25,452 |
| KATHLEEN ZEISS | CFO Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $119,601 | $10,194 |
| JAMIE YEARWOOD | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $101,600 | $0 |
| E CRAIG WALL III | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL O FALK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVANS P WHITAKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| W SCOTT BRANDON | VICE CHAIR, TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT M RAINEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANKLIN G DANIELS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J MATTHEW BRITTAIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN DUKE HEUSEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY SCOTT | LIFE TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA MCKISSICK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAL B HOLMES JR | CHAIRMAN, LIFE TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENEDICT P ROSEN | LIFE TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M CRAIG GARNER JR | SECRETARY, TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GREG WYATT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA JACKSON HOY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL M ROACH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLINE KUHNE SCHMITT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHERINE-ALEXA SPIVEY ROUNDTREE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIAN J NEXSEN JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFERY KNOWLES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BLUMENTHAL | GENERAL COUNSEL/ASST SECRE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RHONDA COKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WALTER MATIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAGE H KINIRY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $335,416 | $21,060 |
| KATHLEEN ZEISS | VP OF FINANCE & CFO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,237 | $7,469 |
| CARL O FALK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALTON B FLOYD JR | TREASURER, LIFE TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVANS P WHITAKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| W SCOTT BRANDON | VICE CHAIR, TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT M RAINEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANKLIN G DANIELS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J MATTHEW BRITTAIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN DUKE HEUSEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY SCOTT | LIFE TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA MCKISSICK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAL B HOLMES JR | CHAIRMAN, LIFE TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENEDICT P ROSEN | LIFE TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| M CRAIG GARNER JR | SECRETARY, TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG WYATT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA JACKSON HOY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL M ROACH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE KUHNE SCHMITT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE-ALEXA SPIVEY ROUNDTREE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIAN J NEXSEN JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFERY KNOWLES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BLUMENTHAL | GENERAL COUNSEL/ASST SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA COKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER MATIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SINKWAY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH STALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3368, PAWLEYS ISL, SC 29585-3368
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHLEEN ZEISS, 1931 BROOKGREEN DRIVE, MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
- Signed the 990
- KATHLEEN ZEISS, CFO
- Phone
- (843) 235-6000
- Return prepared by
- DAVIS & COMPANY CPAS
Mission
BROOKGREEN GARDENS WAS FORMED IN 1931 TO COLLECT, PRESERVE AND EXHIBIT AMERICAN SCULPTURE, AND THE FLORA AND FAUNA NATIVE TO SOUTH CAROLINA.
Program accomplishments
- EXHIBITION AND PRESERVATION OF FIGURATIVE AMERICAN SCULPTURE CURRENTLY CONTAINING OVER 1100 WORKS SPANNING THE ENTIRE PERIOD OF AMERICAN SCULPTURE -- FROM THE EARLY 1800S TO THE PRESENT.Expenses $2,803,451 · revenue $2,919,867
- HORTICULTURE - THE FLORAL JEWEL OF SC IS A DIVERSE MIX OF FORESTED SWAMPS, SALT MARSHES AND FRESH TIDAL SWAMPS. THE 9,200 ACRE PROPERTY CONTINUES TO PRESERVE ITS NATURAL HERITAGE AND DEVELOP GARDENS TO SHOWCASE SCULPTURES.Expenses $2,323,900 · revenue $2,919,866
- PUBLIC OPERATIONS: SUPPORTS THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BY OFFERING DAILY GUEST SERVICES THAT ENHANCE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND ACCESS TO THE GARDENS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ADDITIONAL LOGISTICAL AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE DURING SPECIAL EVENTS TO ENSURE A SAFE, ENJOYABLE, AND INFORMATIVE VISITOR EXPERIENCE.Expenses $3,079,510 · revenue $1,867,064
- BROOKGREEN GARDENS IS COMMITTED TO SHARING ITS RESOURCES WITH STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND VISITORS TO THE GARDENS. ART, NATURE, & HISTORY COMBINE TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AND VISITORS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO VIEW PLANTS AND ANIMALS IN THEIR NATIVE SETTINGS AND TO LEARN ABOUT BROOKGREEN'S RICH PLANTATION HISTORYExpenses $2,201,163 · revenue $1,257,175
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
- 57-0380356
- 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
- 1936
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C410)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $91,175,632
- Income (IRS master file)
- $19,384,779
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $15,968,985 | $10,678,362 | $67,343,145 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,773,065 | $5,194,547 | $59,741,924 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $20,787,822 | $9,658,053 | $64,590,978 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about BROOKGREEN GARDENS
- What is the EIN of BROOKGREEN GARDENS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BROOKGREEN GARDENS is 57-0380356.
- Is BROOKGREEN GARDENS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1936.
- Are donations to BROOKGREEN GARDENS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BROOKGREEN 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 BROOKGREEN GARDENS 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 BROOKGREEN GARDENS 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 BROOKGREEN GARDENS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHLEEN ZEISS.
- Who are the officers and directors of BROOKGREEN GARDENS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $327,856 (PAGE H KINIRY, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does BROOKGREEN GARDENS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,488,480, expenses of $12,839,361 and total assets of $91,175,632 at year end.
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