Worcester County Horticultural Society
Worcester County Horticultural Society
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About this organization
Mission
The society exists as an educational organization to inspire the use and appreciation of horticulture to improve lives, enrich communities, and strengthen commitment to the natural world.
About
The Worcester County Horticultural Society (WCHS), founded in 1842, is among the oldest active horticultural societies in the United States. In 1986, the society sought to expand its mission delivery and purchased a dairy farm in Boylston that became Tower Hill Botanic Garden (THBG). Today, THBG is a dynamic four-season horticultural showcase with 171 acres of grounds, 16 acres of developed gardens, two off-season conservatories housing more than 1,000 plants, and miles of trails through forest and field. We are a garden for all, welcoming every Worcester second grader as part of the city's curriculum, developing accessible gardens that welcome guests with a variety of abilities and implementing programs such as our free summer evenings to welcome a diverse audience to our property. In 2018, we welcomed over 150,000 visitors - and 18,000 members - to our gardens, educational programs and events. Our mission-related visitor amenities also include a café with a menu featuring seasonal ingredients from local farms and growers, and a garden shop which sells books, gifts, clothing, tools and plants selected to promote our mission of connecting people with plants.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “To inspire the use and appreciation of horticulture to improve lives, enrich communities, and strengthen commitment to the natural world.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “The society exists as an educational organization to inspire the use and appreciation of horticulture to improve lives, enrich communities, and strengthen commitment to the natural world.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is MA.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2019 is 11 FRENCH DRIVE, BOYLSTON, MA, 01505.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2019 has a total of 135 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,470,971.
- The organization has 25 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1842.
- The organization pays $2,522,831 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $560,550 in fundraising expenses.