2017-05-15T12:31:37-07:00 2016-06-30 Oropeza & Parks CPAs 815 Peacock Plz Key West FL 33040 990 2015-07-01 650084855 KEY WEST BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY KEYW 3052961504 5210 COLLEGE ROAD KEY WEST FL 33040 Bernard Rasch President 2017-05-15 true Scott G Oropeza CPA P00030066 3052941049 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z 373567 false false X WWW.KWBGS.ORG X 1988 FL The purpose of this organization is to preserve, develop and expand the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden as an arboretum, botanical garden, museum, wildlife refuge, habitat and educational center for threatened, endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna, both resident and migratory, of the Florida Keys, Cuba, and the Caribbean Basin; and it shall serve as a center for the study of and research into such flora and fauna so as to encourage the conservation and promote the benefits of native plants and wildlife. 14 14 7 186 0 235303 224226 128095 78092 233 11764 13783 35127 377414 349209 0 0 112461 113748 11415 10329 31778 398372 382154 522248 506231 -144834 -157022 967372 815723 13178 30660 954194 785063 The purpose of this organization is to preserve, develop and expand the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden as an arboretum, botanical garden, museum, wildlife refuge, habitat and educational center for threatened, endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna, both resident and migratory, of the Florida Keys, Cuba, and the Caribbean Basin; and it shall serve as a center for the study of and research into such flora and fauna so as to encourage the conservation and promote the benefits of native plants and wildlife. false false 193355 Preservation: The Society preserves, develops and expands the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden as an arboretum, botanical garden, museum, wildlife refuge, habitat. 101521 Public Awareness: The Society educates the public about the threatened, endangered and endemic flora and fauna of the Florida Keys, Cuba, and the Caribbean Basin through trips to ecological destinations, a speaker series, garden tours, electronic tour guides, guide books, newsletters, and community family oriented environmental events.The Society had 186 volunteers during the year who logged more than 6,000 hours of work for the Society in many different capacities. 98115 Education: The Society educates children about the threatened, endangered and endemic flora and fauna of the Florida Keys, Cuba, and the Caribbean Basin. This education includes the importance of conservation, natural sciences, and the benefits of native plants and wildlife. 392991 true true false false false false false false false true true false false true true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 3 0 false 7 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X MISHA McRAE 3052961504 5210 COLLEGE ROAD KEY WEST FL 33040 X Mary Chandler Director 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Susie Reutling Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Hubbert Vice President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jane Scharer Secretary 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Stephen Ragusea Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Audrey Thompson Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bernard Rasch President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CAROLE DEHART Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joy Taylor Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Pat Cummings Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Stotts Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marilyn Sommerhoff Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Griffin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Leyla Nedin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 21192 3165 25504 174365 224226 Botanical Garden Admissio 57135 57135 Gift Shop & Plant Sales 20957 20957 78092 11764 11764 0 0 15253 89 15164 15164 15164 0 37951 3165 24269 13682 13682 0 0 Miscellaneous 6281 6281 6281 349209 96137 28846 0 0 0 0 0 0 97923 67666 22186 8071 0 5113 5113 10712 4895 5817 0 0 12688 12688 0 10329 10329 0 22458 12198 3439 6821 10050 4573 2177 3300 8624 3858 1945 2821 0 0 22796 6718 16078 1282 469 713 100 0 0 0 0 267490 267490 5610 5610 Groundskeeping 13960 12004 1956 SUPPLIES 10370 7626 2408 336 Cost of Goods Sold 5074 5074 License, fees & dues 1752 420 1332 0 506231 392991 81462 31778 75485 83969 143600 168509 0 56242 33568 0 0 0 3363 3555 0 1843446 1679817 390585 163629 0 0 0 0 298097 362493 967372 815723 10272 26923 2006 900 3737 13178 30660 X 236084 226366 31503 34466 686607 524231 954194 785063 967372 815723 -157022 -12109 X false false false X 530134 174876 210085 235303 227391 1377789 0 26250 37730 63980 556384 212606 210085 235303 227391 1441769 0 1441769 398 437 3252 233 11764 16084 0 0 1457853 0.98900 0.99740 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 298097 65000 3883 4487 362493 286727 25000 -1653 7845 4133 298097 229116 25000 39282 2980 3691 286727 10738 220350 -1281 691 229116 5973 5000 -108 127 10738 1.00000 true false false 23005 23005 1766979 1605242 161737 53462 51570 1892 163629 Beneficial interest at CFFK 362493 362493 Facility Rental Deposits 3737 3737 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. the purpose of the endowment fund is to support the mission and programs of the Key West Botanical Garden Society, Inc. X X X X X false FL multiple events 41116 3165 37951 783 4461 275 18750 41116 3165 37951 783 4461 275 18750 24269 13682 Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder The organization has members who support its mission by paying for annual memberships. The members elect the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body The organization has members who support its mission by paying for annual memberships. The members elect the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders The organization has members who support its mission by paying for annual memberships. The members elect the Board of Directors. The membership also votes to approve or reject any changes to the Bylaws. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process A copy of the Form 990 is provided to all board members and a meeting is held to discuss any questions or concerns. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The Compliance Officer obtains written disclosure statements on an annual basis. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management There is an annual review of the salary of the Executive Director by the Executive Committee of the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The Ethics Policy, which includes the conflict of interest policies, is available on the organizationa website, is posted in the visitor center, and is posted in the Executive Director's office. The 990 and ByLaws are available upon request and are posted on Guidestar.