Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
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About this organization
Mission
We save tropical plant diversity by exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants; fundamental to this task is inspiring a greater knowledge and love for plants and gardening so that all can enjoy the beauty and bounty of the tropical world.
About
See schedule o horticulture - acquisition, maintenance, propagation & display of plant collections to be used as a basis for research, conservation, education, & public display. Assembling and maintaining an outstanding botanical collection has been a fundamental part of the institution's existence since 1936. Fairchild is dedicated to collecting, documenting, and studying tropical and subtropical plants from around the world. Major collections include palms, cycads, orchids, and tropical fruit trees. Recent plant acquisitions include new species from southeast Asia and the Caribbean. Fairchild has over 60,000 accessioned plants representing more than 3,000 species. During 2018 Fairchild began dramatically expanding its orchid collection to become the nation's largest permanent outdoor orchid exhibit. The collection includes spectacular horticultural varieties of orchids along with rare species from south Florida and the Caribbean. Also during that year, Fairchild's conservatories and rainforest have been replanted with new rare plant species.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “We save tropical plant diversity by exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants; fundamental to this task is inspiring a greater knowledge and love for plants and gardening so that all can enjoy the beauty and bounty of the tropical world. fairchild tropical botanic garden is a unique scientific and cultural institution for the miami metropolitan area, the united states, and the world. it is the major botanic garden in subtropical south florida, delivering plant science to a broad local audience. its unique subtropical location, the cultural vibrancy of miami, and the international linkages of its science programs, create an institution that draws strength from the local community and from the tropical world. the garden celebrates and continues the legacy of dr. david fairchild, the nation's foremost botanical explorer and passionate advocate for plants. fairchild's horticulture, science, education, and outreach programs seek to (1) understand plants and how they”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Fairchild tropical botanic garden's mission is to save tropical plant diversity by exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants. fundamental to this task is inspiring a greater knowledge and love for plants and gardening so that all can enjoy the beauty and bounty of the tropical world.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as FL.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2019 is located at 10901 OLD CUTLER ROAD, CORAL GABLES, FL, 331564233.
- The non-profit has reported 136 employees on their form as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,451,717.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 34 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1936.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $4,460,807 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $217,835 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.