Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens
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About this organization
Mission
Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens (formerly known as the Birmingham Botanical Society) is a mission-driven membership organization created to extend the reach and impact of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The nonprofit seeks to protect, nurture, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens by serving the Gardens, serving its visitors, serving the community, and inspiring a passion for plants, gardens, and the environment.
About
The Gardens' 67.5 acres feature more than 20 thematic gardens, each classified into one of three types: gardens of collections, gardens of nature, and gardens of culture. Gardens of collections include the Abroms Rhodendron Species Garden, the Fern Glade, the Ireland Iris Garden, and the Dunn Formal Rose Garden. Gardens of nature include the Barbar Alabama Woodlands and the Kaul Wildflower Garden. Gardens of culture include the Formal Garden, the Japanese Garden, and the Southern Living Garden. The Gardens' diverse plant collections celebrate the wonder of the plant world, illustrate Alabama's biodiversity, offer inspiration for home gardeners, and provide seasonal interest with ever-changing horticultural displays. Miles of walking paths encourage exploration and offer opportunity for walking and jogging.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “To perpetuate and advance birmingham botanical gardens as a community resource and destination of botanical, horticultural, and educational significance in partnership with the city of birmingham. birmingham botanical gardens promotes public knowledge and appreciation ofplants and the environment through the operation of the 67.5 acre gardens, educational programs, special events, a horticultural library, and passive recreation. the public-private partnership not only is critical to the gardens' continuing development and maintenance, but to keeping the gardens free and accessible to all.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “To perpetuate and advance birmingham botanical gardens in partnership with the city of birmingham as a community resource and destination of botanical, horticultural, and educational significance where people from all walks of life can have free access to enjoy and appreciate plants and the environment.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of AL, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 2612 LANE PARK ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35223.
- The non-profit has a total of 23 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $534,195.
- The organization has 30 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1964.
- The organization pays $1,294,971 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $277,966 in fundraising expenses.
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