Nonprofit · EIN 74-2395097
BETTY FORD ALPINE GARDENS
Tax-exempt · VAIL, CO 81657
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,810,170 | $1,947,402 | -$137,232 | $9,556,687 | $177,398 | $9,379,289 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,050,702 | $1,474,121 | -$423,419 | $9,248,283 | $160,581 | $9,087,702 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,593,901 | $1,771,341 | -$177,440 | $8,705,450 | $103,120 | $8,602,330 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,116,782
- of which government grants
- $174,229
- Program service revenue
- $211,329
- Investment income
- $133,340
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $331,450
- Other revenue
- $348,719
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $167,005
- Other salaries and wages
- $935,674
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,245,462
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $28,866
- Occupancy
- $119,254
- Travel
- $7,725
- Depreciation
- $226,639
- Program services (functional)
- $1,349,576
- Management and general (functional)
- $308,945
- Fundraising (functional)
- $288,881
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,248,283
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,556,687
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $177,398
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,379,289
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,878,256
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,033,450
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,392,136
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,987,153
- Gross receipts
- $2,092,923
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola Ripley | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $176,100 | $21,104 |
| Melissa Ebone | VP of Development Key employee | 40 | $109,435 | $11,431 |
| Susan Frampton | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Borgen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Samantha Thompson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeanne Fritch | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Elliot | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Chapin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Beth Ottley | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pedro Campos | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenny Maritz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| June Rossetti | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Wear | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Hill | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Posnick | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola Ripley | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $151,663 | $13,007 |
| Jennifer Mason | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenny Maritz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pedro Campos | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Elliot | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Borgen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Hill | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeanne Fritch | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Hathaway | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| June Rossetti | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Frampton | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Samantha Thompson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Beth Ottley | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola Ripley | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $146,000 | $13,623 |
| Pedro Campos | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Hathaway | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| June Rossetti | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenny Maritz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Mason | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Borgen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Hill | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Samantha Thompson | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Elliot | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeanne Fritch | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Frampton | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Beth Ottley | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 522 S FRONTAGE RD E, VAIL, CO 81657-4550
- In care of
- % NICOLA RIPLEY
- Signed the 990
- NICOLA RIPLEY, Executive Director
- Phone
- (970) 476-0103
- Return prepared by
- Lathrop & Associates CPA
Mission
TO PROTECT THE ALPINE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND LIVING PLANT COLLECTIONS.
Program accomplishments
- CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF BETTY FORD ALPINE GARDENS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION RELATING TO HIGH ALTITUDE PLANTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE GARDENS HOST 100,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR WITHOUT CHARGING AN ADMISSION FEE. THE GARDENS IS A NATIONALLY RENOWNED BOTANIC GARDEN WITH SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS AND AWARDS FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN PLANT COLLECTION CONSORTIUM AND THE AMERICAN PUBLIC GARDENS ASSOCIATION. THE GARDENS COAUTHORED THE FIRST ALPINE PLANT CONSERVATION PLAN CREATED IN RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE CONCERNS. 1,200 CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN THE GARDENS ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS. THE GARDENS ALSO PROVIDE RARE PLANT MONITORING EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH SERVICES TO STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES.Expenses $1,349,576
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2395097
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C410)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,556,687
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,092,923
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,810,170 | $1,947,402 | $9,556,687 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,050,702 | $1,474,121 | $9,248,283 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,593,901 | $1,771,341 | $8,705,450 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $2,228,984 | $1,671,103 | $8,505,693 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 74-2395097).
Questions about BETTY FORD ALPINE GARDENS
- What is the EIN of BETTY FORD ALPINE GARDENS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BETTY FORD ALPINE GARDENS is 74-2395097.
- Is BETTY FORD ALPINE GARDENS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to BETTY FORD ALPINE GARDENS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BETTY FORD ALPINE 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 BETTY FORD ALPINE GARDENS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BETTY FORD ALPINE GARDENS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BETTY FORD ALPINE GARDENS?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $176,100 (Nicola Ripley, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BETTY FORD ALPINE GARDENS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,810,170, expenses of $1,947,402 and total assets of $9,556,687 at year end.
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