2018-02-20T14:06:16-06:00 2017-06-30 CONDON O'MEARA MCGINTY & DONNELLY L ONE BATTERY PARK PLAZA NEW YORK NY 100041405 990 2016-07-01 112417338 BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORPORATION % C/O BBG BROO 7186237222 1000 WASHINGTON AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 112251008 SCOT MEDBURY president 7186237222 2018-02-15 true JAMES J REILLY P00183769 2126617777 184.74.172.82 13601820180515000000 2018-02-20 P AB85DB94BBD57161AED1E4F4CC74FA222F53904F 1FB6CAA4BF94E12F998747ED0204B2CB21A214AA 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z SCOT MEDBURY PRESIDENT 1000 WASHINGTON AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 112251008 51247957 false X WWW.BBG.ORG X 1977 NY SEE SCHEDULE O. 35 35 467 620 0 16155969 14177729 3231103 3843500 649696 4050525 1405694 1621018 21442462 23692772 0 0 0 0 15095089 16278884 134717 73500 1499534 6055383 6089577 21285189 22441961 157273 1250811 94126254 97014082 18654605 16128403 75471649 80885679 X SEE SCHEDULE O. false false 4659843 HORTICULTURE: SEE SCHEDULE O 4333970 MAINTENANCE: SEE SCHEDULE O 3786679 557199 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS: SEE SCHEDULE O 5723407 3286301 18503899 true true false false false false false true false true true false false false true false true false false false false false false true true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 88 0 true 467 true false false false false false true true false false false false X 35 35 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NY X X X CO BBG 7186237222 1000 WASHINGTON AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11225 FREDERICK BLAND CHAIRMAN 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 DIANE H STEINBERG VICE CHAIRMAN 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 jonathan m weld vice chairman 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 lloyd metz vice chairman 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH GILE TREASURER 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Suzanne T Marquard SECRETARY 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 EARL D WEINER TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 RICHARD W HULBERT TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Martha Mast Watts trustee 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 SCOTT FOUSHEE TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 SUSAN LEITNER TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 LISA DONNESON TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BEVIN CLINE TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DONALD A GOLDSMITH TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KATHRYN MATTIS TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL RUIZ TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JEB STUART ARMSTRONG TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DONALD REED TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER ROGG EISENSTADT TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 LOUISA CLARK SPENCER TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JUDITH STEINHARDT TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ALTHEA L DUERSTEN TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT SCHIMMENTI TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ELLEN PETERSEN TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL ROSENTHAL TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 EMILY LUNGSTRUM TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 RYAN O'CONNELL TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DANA DIRICKSON TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 PRISCILLA NEWBURY TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 T DENNIS SULLIVAN TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MARSHALL MILLER TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KRYSTYNA HOUSER TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JOHN E OSNATO TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT W WHITEFORD TRUSTEE 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 John Kim Trustee 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 tsutomu sawano karino former trustee 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 SCOT MEDBURY PRESIDENT 40.0 0.0 X 351015 0 20782 Dorota Rashid CFO/VP of Finance 40.0 0.0 X 122271 0 20413 LESLIE FINDLEN sr. 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The collection furthers the GARDEN'S exempt purpose as it supports our mission to engage in research in plant sciences to expand human knowledge of plants, and disseminating the results to science professionals and the general public. The Gardens collections, which consist of rare books and artwork, are not capitalized in the statement of financial position. Purchases of items are expensed in the year in which the items are acquired. Contributed collection items are not reflected in the financial statements. PART V - LINE 4 THE GARDEN'S ENDOWMENTS CONSIST OF VARIOUS INDIVIDUAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES. ITS ENDOWMENT INCLUDES BOTH DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. AS REQUIRED BY ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH ENDOWMENT FUNDS, INCLUDING FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE GARDEN TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS, ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSENCE OF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS. TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENTS INCLUDE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY DONOR-RESTRICTED GIFTS THAT ARE MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE A SOURCE OF INCOME FOR EITHER A SPECIFIC PERIOD OF TIME OR UNTIL A SPECIFIC EVENT OCCURS (SEE SFAS 117 (ASC 958-205-45)), AS WELL AS ALL OTHER TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS HELD IN A DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT, INCLUDING UNAPPROPRIATED INCOME FROM PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO A PERMANENT RESTRICTION. PERMANENT (TRUE) ENDOWMENTS ARE ENDOWMENT FUNDS THAT ARE ESTABLISHED BY DONOR-RESTRICTED GIFTS AND ARE MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT SOURCE OF INCOME, WITH THE STIPULATION THAT PRINCIPAL MUST BE INVESTED AND KEPT INTACT IN PERPETUITY, WHILE ONLY THE INCOME GENERATED CAN BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE GARDEN'S PERMANENT ENDOWMENT PRIMARILY CONSISTS OF FUNDS DESIGNATED FOR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION. BOARD-DESIGNATED ENDOWMENTS, OR QUASI-ENDOWMENTS, ARE ENDOWMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE ORGANIZATION ITSELF, EITHER FROM UNRESTRICTED DONOR OR ORGANIZATIONAL FUNDS, OVER WHICH THE ORGANIZATION ITSELF IMPOSES RESTRICTIONS ON THEIR USE, AND WHICH RESTRICTIONS CAN BE TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT IN NATURE. SEE SFAS 117 (ASC 958-205-45). THE GARDEN'S BOARD DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNATED FOR OPERATING GROWTH AND SUPPORT. PART XI - LINEs 2D & 4B 2D. COST OF GOODS SOLD: 48,334; 2D. EFFECT OF POST-RETIREMENT ADJUSTMENT: 1,254,075; 4B. THIRD PARTY TRUST UNREALIZED Gain: 171,589. PART XII - LINEs 2D & 4B 2D. COST OF GOODS SOLD: 48,334; 2D. POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS: 821,304; X X X X true MKDM 612 east jefferson street 2nd floor Charlottesville VA 22902 DIRECT MAIL SOLICIT. false 73500 73500 NY gala 1158943 1021453 137490 149485 211770 plant sale 149701 149701 788 111745 1 13550 13550 9303 1322194 1021453 300741 150273 332818 483091 -182350 X X X X false false false false false false false false false SCOT MEDBURY PRESIDENT 351015 20782 371797 LESLIE FINDLEN sr. V.P. OF inst. advancement 209036 8024 217060 X 21 1133857 FMV false false false PART I - LINE 1 // PART III - LINE 1 Brooklyn Botanic Garden corporation (the "Garden") is an urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiousity while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environment. In the Garden, in its community, and well beyond, the garden inspires people of all ages through the conservation, display, and enjoyment of plants; with educational programs that emphasize learning by doing; and with research focused on understanding and conserving regional plants and plant communitities. PART III - LINE 4A HORTICULTURE: The foundation of the Garden is its world class horticulture collection featuring more than 12,000 plant species and cultivars on 52 acres. the GARDEN protects, preserves and catalogs its living collections for the beauty they offer the public and for their horticultural, scientific, ecological and educational merit. Some of the GARDENs rare and world-class living plant collections include bonsai, orchids, tropical plants, cacti & succulents, warm-temperate region plants, cherries, magnolias, water lilies and native flora collection. Nestled in the heart of one of the densest urban settings in North America, these collections are laid out in iconic landscape display gardens, many of which were the first of their kind, including the historic Japanese Garden, Rock Garden, Fragrance Garden, Rose Garden, and Shakespeare Garden. the GARDENs living collections management includes recording and keeping detailed accession, acquisition and dissemination records aligning with scientific research programs, educational programs, and public interpretation, labels and signage. The Garden welcomes approximately 920,000 visitors annually. PART III - LINE 4B MAINTENANCE: The Facilities Department at the Garden oversees the repair and maintenance of all buildings and outdoor hardscape infrastructure. the GARDENs infrastructure maintenance includes custodial services, fleet & grounds equipment services, irrigation, plumbing, electrical, heating, geothermal, and phone systems. Interdepartmental collaboration and contractor management for new capital and renovation projects is also a significant responsibility of the facilities department, as is support for private functions and public events. PART III - LINE 4C EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS: More than 150,000 children and adults are served through a continuum OF programs aimed to teach people about the science and care of plants, arouse public awareness of the fragility of our natural environment, and help the people of all our diverse urban neighborhoods to enhance the quality of their surroundings and their daily lives through the cultivation and enjoyment of plants. Programs range from supplemental science education in public schools to lectures by international leaders. the GARDEN brings urban residents of all ages into contact with the beauty and health benefits of nature as a vital first step to not only improving the quality of all our lives, but to help inspire current and future generations of environmental stewards. PART III - LINE 4D CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - IN THE MOST SIGNIFICANT GARDEN RENEWAL EFFORT SINCE ITS FOUNDING 107 YEARS AGO, the GARDEN IS CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN A DRAMATIC AND AMBITIOUS EFFORT FOR THE FUTURE. WITH PROJECTS THAT AFFECT VIRTUALLY EVERY PART OF THE GARDEN AND EXTEND BEYOND ITS BORDERS, THESE ENHANCEMENTS WILL HELP THE GARDEN MEET THE RAPIDLY CHANGING NEEDS OF ITS AUDIENCE, FOSTER A LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING OF PLANTS AND THE NATURAL WORLD AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS. (EXPENSES $80,829. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $NONE. REVENUE $NONE) SECURITY - SECURITY INSURES THAT OUR GARDEN AND ITS LIVING COLLECTIONS ARE PROTECTED AND THAT OUR VISITORS' ENVIRONMENT IS SAFE. (EXPENSES $2,391,005. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $NONE. REVENUE $NONE) PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS - Combining recreation with horticultural and ecological interpretation and education, the GARDEN produces UP TO five popular public programs each year that highlight the seasons and celebrate the cultural diversity of Brooklyn. The Garden welcomes autumn with Chile Pepper Fiesta, featuring music, dance and food from various cultures, and Ghouls and Gourds, a Halloween-inspired festival with music, costumes, giant puppets and family activities. In the spring, the GARDEN honors the Japanese tradition of Hanami: Celebrating the Cherry Blossom Season which culminates with Sakura Matsuri, the largest cherry blossom festival in the northeast, in April. the GARDEN also enhances the experiences of ITS visitors and patrons through various exhibitions , a comprehensive visitor services program, and through a range of information shared on the bbg.org website. (EXPENSES $1,547,805. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $NONE. REVENUE $NONE) MEMBERSHIPS - Membership ENHANCES the GARDEN visitors' experiences by providing special afterhours Garden events, providing additional educational materials and availing them to various Garden and community discounts.(EXPENSES $854,337. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $NONE REVENUE $NONE) DIGITAL/PRINT - The Department of Digital and Print Media creates original, mission-driven media that informs the public about plants, ecology, and horticulture and inspires its support of conservation in general and the GARDEN in particular. Products include the GARDEN Guides to a Greener Planet; editorial services for all of the Garden's interpretation and printed materials; collection and management of photos documenting the Garden's collections; web properties that offer gardening articles, a nature blog, historic image collections, and rich research resources; and web-based technologies and marketing features that build the Garden's brand and drive earned income through membership enrollment, class registration, public programs ticketing, concession sales, and increased Garden visitation. (EXPENSES $505,494. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $NONE. REVENUE $NONE) ADMISSIONS - The Garden is committed to making its exhibitions, programs and services accessible to all who visit. To ensure accessibility, the GARDEN maintains MANY COMPLIMENTARY or reduced admission OPTIONS. Proceeds from admissions provide operating support for the GARDEN. (EXPENSES $343,937. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $NONE. REVENUE $3,286,301) PART VI, SECTION B. - QUESTION 11B THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THEN BROUGHT TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO FILING with the internal revenue service. PART VI, SECTION B. - QUESTION 12C conflict of interest statements are required to be signed by all officers, trustees and key employees annually, or if conflict arises. Any conflict that arises is brought in front of the audit committee for resolution. PART VI, SECTION B. - QUESTIONS 15A & 15B COMPENSATION IS ESTABLISHED THROUGH THE USAGE OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, COMPENSATION SURVEYS/STUDIES OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AND APPROVED BY A BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. PART VI, SECTION C. - QUESTION 19 THE GARDEN CURRENTLY PROVIDES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. The GARDEN posts its audited financial statements and approved IRS form 990 on its website. PART XI - LINE 9 EFFECT OF POST-RETIREMENT ADJUSTMENT: 1,254,075. POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS: -821,304. THIRD PARTY TRUST UNREALIZED Gain (loss), net: 171,589.