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San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden

Encinitas, CA 92024
Tax ID95-6120581

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About this organization

Revenue

$4,539,912

Expenses

$3,633,993

Mission

The mission of San Diego Botanic Garden is to inspire people of all ages to connect with plants and nature.

About

San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) spans 37-acres and serves as a peaceful urban oasis in the heart of Encinitas, California. In 2018/19, over 180,000 visitors enjoyed 29 uniquely-themed gardens and plant collections which provide an in-depth look into various plant families, flowers, and trees from all over the world. Gardens range from the largest bamboo collection in the U.S. to the renowned Hamilton Children's Garden. SDBG was named one of the Top 10 Botanic Gardens by USA Today and a Top 10 North American Gardens Worth Traveling For by the Canadian Garden Council and American Public Garden Association. SDBG hosts more than 4,000 diverse plant species, including hundreds of species not represented at other botanic gardens. Each year SDBG adds additional plants to its collections, and undertakes collection of seeds from threatened and endangered plants in the southwestern United States. SDBG collaborates on various conservation initiatives with the Center of Plant Conservation, Botanic Gardens Conservation International, California Plant Rescue, several state and federal agencies, San Diego County, several cities and municipalities and many other botanic gardens and research institutions. SDBG staff conducts research in collaboration with leading institutions including the Salk Institute, UC-San Diego and the Smithsonian Institution. Research efforts include pollination studies, conservation ecology, native plant evaluations, environmental education efficacy, science communications and plant improvement.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of san diego botanic garden is to inspire people of all ages to connect with plants and nature.”.

When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “The organization's activities include the conservation of rare, threatened and endangered plant species, serving the botanical and horticultural needs of san diego county, educating people of all ages about plants and nature and providing an urban retreat.”.

  • According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as CA.
  • The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was PO BOX 230005, ENCINITAS, CA, 920230005.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 57 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect 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 $905,919.
  • The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 20 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1961.
  • 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 J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $1,759,889 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $577,107 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 fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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