2017-11-09T17:45:56-06:00 2016-12-31 381357951 PLANTE & MORAN PLLC 10 S Riverside Plaza 9th Floor Chicago IL 60606 990 2016-01-01 361505770 THE MORTON ARBORETUM MORT 6309680074 4100 ILLINOIS ROUTE 53 LISLE IL 605321293 JAMES S FAWLEY CFO 6307192405 2017-10-30 1 Lu Ann Trapp P01506476 3122071040 2017-10-30 67.59.56.31 2017-10-30 15:59:18 CD P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 BC3C601473DBFA21F2EC98090FDE5B85B06AE70F 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z JAMES S FAWLEY 4100 ILLINOIS ROUTE 53 LISLE IL 605321293 101549057 0 X www.mortonarb.org X 1922 IL COLLECT, STUDY, DISPLAY AND GROW TREES; ENCOURAGE THE PLANTING AND CONSERVATION OF TREES. 24 24 477 1290 1620882 1118340 14216578 12296068 5420166 5521394 6406587 -5596088 5746151 5921390 31789482 18142764 297918 279109 0 0 15793057 17015535 30948 9181 3222368 16830817 17094143 32952740 34397968 -1163258 -16255204 273966742 281968545 48366307 49223870 225600435 232744675 X TO COLLECT AND STUDY TREES, SHRUBS, AND OTHER PLANTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, TO DISPLAY THEM ACROSS NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES FOR PEOPLE TO STUDY AND ENJOY, AND TO LEARN HOW TO GROW THEM IN WAYS THAT ENHANCE OUR ENVIRONMENT; TO ENCOURAGE THE PLANTING AND CONSERVATION... OF TREES FOR A GREENER, HEALTHIER, AND MORE BEAUTIFUL WORLD. 0 0 10547650 Plant Collections: Curated collection of 222,000 trees and other woody plants encompassing taxonomic and geographic groups suitable for climate of northern Illinois. Maintained 1,700 acres of landscapes, specialty gardens, and natural areas throughout woodlands, wetlands, and prairie. Managed grounds including 16 miles of trails and 9 miles of roads. Conducted operations involving living plant collections, plant production, new plant development, horticulture, landscape architecture, and natural areas. Maintained outdoor and indoor facilities and equipment to support Arboretum overall; upgraded where necessary to improve visitor experience and sustainability. 2985434 931048 EDUCATION AND INFORMATION: FOSTERED PUBLIC APPRECIATION FOR TREES BY MOTIVATING TREE CONSERVATION PRACTICE, IMPROVING NATURAL SCIENCE LITERACY, AND ENABLING ACCESS TO RELEVANT, EXPERT INFORMATION. OFFERED CLASSES ON SUBJECTS SUCH AS; CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION, TREES AND ECOLOGY, GARDENING AND HORTICULTURE, GREEN LIVING, NATURE ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY, AND WOODLAND STEWARDSHIP. SERVED ADULTS, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES. HELD SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS; HOSTED SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS AND SCOUT PROGRAMS. PROVIDED OUTREACH RESOURCES TO SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS. CHILDREN'S GARDEN, PLANT CLINIC, LIBRARY COLLECTION OF BOTANICAL LITERATURE AND ART, AND INTERPRETIVE DISPLAYS ENHANCE AUDIENCE KNOWLEDGE AND ENGAGEMENT. HELD MAJOR EXHIBITION TITLED ILLUMINATION: TREE LIGHTS AT THE MORTON ARBORETUM. COORDINATED TREE-AWARENESS ACTIVITIES ON-SITE AND IN THE CHICAGO REGION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SIGNATURE HOLIDAY OF ARBOR DAY. 2918982 279109 Science and Conservation: Collaborated with regional, national, and international partners on initiatives to advance planting and care of trees, health of urban forests, and protection of endangered trees. Furthered scientific research studies in plant health care, plant conservation biology, urban soil science, and plant systematics. Developed strategies through Chicago Region Trees Initiative for tree and urban forest improvement in city and surrounding suburbs. Served as an advocate for trees in 275 communities in seven counties of metropolitan Chicago. Facilitated ArbNet interactive community of arboreta and related accreditation program, supporting goals of tree-focused public gardens. Authored papers for professional publications, hosted major conferences, and delivered presentations... to share knowledge with industry peers and others who benefit from information. Managed labs dedicated to tree science and herbarium (collection of preserved plant specimens) for botanical research. 11328552 10588167 VISITOR PROGRAMS: WELCOMED 1,090,000 VISITORS, MAINTAINING THE INSTITUTION AS ONE OF THE MOST VISITED PUBLIC GARDENS IN NORTH AMERICA. SERVED MEMBERSHIP OF 44,900 HOUSEHOLDS. HOSTED VARIOUS SPECIAL EVENTS AND SEASONAL ACTIVITIES AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW AND RETURNING VISITORS AND MEMBERS TO ENGAGE IN MISSION. PROVIDED PATRON SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATIONS THROUGH VISITOR ORIENTATION CENTER, TOURS, STORE, RESTAURANT, AND BANQUET AND CONFERENCE FACILITIES. 11328552 10588167 27780618 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 159 0 1 477 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 24 24 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 IL X X JAMES S FAWLEY 6307192405 4100 ILLINOIS ROUTE 53 LISLE IL 60532 Darrell B Jackson Chairman 8.00 X X 0 0 0 Anna Caroline Ball Vice Chairman 8.00 X X 0 0 0 Charles P Mcquaid Treasurer 8.00 X X 0 0 0 Ann Grube Secretary 8.00 X X 0 0 0 Walter W Becky II Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher B Burke Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Mary L Burke Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Keith Crandell Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 James F Dickerson Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Robert L Fealy Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen C Gieser Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Dayle M Gillet Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 K'Lynne Johnson Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Kenneth Koranda Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Amy Louis Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Timothy M Murray Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Madhavan K Nayar Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Henry B Pearsall Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 W Robert Reum Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Robert J Schillerstrom Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 F Andrew Simpson Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen C Van Arsdell Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Robert S Wasserman Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Joseph T Weidenbach Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Gerard T Donnelly Phd President And CEO 40.00 X 332328 0 111212 James S Fawley VP-Finance And CFO 40.00 X 191591 0 41385 Jill Koski VP-Development 40.00 X 208786 0 46790 Jennifer Goodsmith VP-Marketing And Communications 40.00 X 150423 0 41257 Susan Wagner VP-Education And Information 40.00 X 170636 0 11740 Kris Bachtell VP-Collections And Facilities 40.00 X 154222 0 69869 Nicole Cavender VP-Science And Conservation 40.00 X 151635 0 39740 Kathleen Spiess Sr. Director- Major Gifts 40.00 X 148818 0 10053 Kelly Nolan Sr. Major Gifts Officer 40.00 X 105742 0 38670 Charles Cannon Dir.-Center For Tree Science 40.00 X 113506 0 29815 Gary Watson Lead Scientist - Aboriculture 40.00 X 119112 0 28943 Sai Ravichandran Dir-Information Technology 40.00 X 122695 0 8051 1969494 0 477525 14 0 1 0 INTEGRATED BUILDING SYSTEMS 419 PLAZA DR WESTMONT IL 60559 CONSTRUCTION 4351078 FEATHERSTONE INC 4610 ROSLYN RD DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 1196550 V3 CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD 7325 JANES AVE WOODRIDGE IL 60517 CONSTRUCTION 957826 INTELLIGENT LIGHTING CREATIONS 2461 E OAKTON ST ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL 60005 EVENT LIGHTING PRODUCTION 825587 ARAMARK CORPORATION 1101 MARKET ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19107 FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT 763394 40 4284897 341165 766929 6903077 760231 12296068 VISITOR EVENTS 713990 3201433 3201433 ADMISSIONS 713990 1388913 1388913 EDUCATION 713990 931048 931048 5521394 4605250 1620882 2984368 858345 0 858345 858345 858345 70629834 80831172 -10201338 -10201338 -10201338 66500 341165 142931 -76431 -76431 7571666 2432190 5139476 5139476 18142764 11519215 1620882 -7293401 279109 279109 1719982 788321 676022 255639 11634146 9135957 1184177 1314012 1180199 926776 120126 133297 1548027 1215621 157565 174841 933181 732800 94983 105398 247179 247179 81350 81350 444935 202623 116961 125351 9181 9181 271613 271613 2907285 2275543 205930 425812 727881 712395 2884 12602 3380673 2897697 40206 442770 387982 387982 1879907 1864812 13559 1536 286077 226645 29248 30184 317391 117864 62767 136760 487486 487486 2619089 2525448 92301 1340 425238 425238 CONTRACT HELP 2267952 2267952 0 0 STAFF DEVELOPMENT 120399 37251 76165 6983 EQUIPMENT 100284 100284 0 0 MEMBERSHIP DUES 70640 24039 31292 15309 70782 17965 21464 31353 34397968 27780618 3394982 3222368 508448 88586 2607996 2443403 6754509 5276901 953759 307795 355725 377141 63354 88331 87554877 42270648 36938826 45284229 141650249 137608107 83883789 90494052 250087 0 273966742 281968545 5166739 6115713 1199568 1347348 42000000 41760809 48366307 49223870 X 206393557 219537870 15965141 9956628 3241737 3250177 225600435 232744675 273966742 281968545 X -16255204 23670545 -271103 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 6899051 11015089 14698898 14216579 12296068 59125685 6899051 11015089 14698898 14216579 12296068 59125685 4102550 55023135 7018176 5675777 7262579 6310348 5463595 31730475 1118340 1118340 91974500 29962488 0.59820 0.53950 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X X CLASSROOM EDUCATION 0 22275595 8971280 1623309 11691975 21178208 20214087 4971410 -882325 2027576 22275595 17186015 4190026 394002 1555956 20214087 11965668 4536411 1179395 495459 17186015 10173314 745000 1171524 124170 11965668 0.63800 0.06700 0.29500 0 0 1266234 1266234 44620321 15010493 29609828 9342760 6507582 2835178 32325562 20752573 11572989 45284229 REAL ESTAte 5445620 F Equity Index Funds 33995948 F HEDGE FUNDs 36284651 F PRIVATE EQUITY 14767833 F 90494052 X 44116824 23670545 23670545 20446279 271613 -2575128 -2303515 18142764 36972585 2846231 2846231 34126354 271613 271613 34397967 Part III, Line 1a: CAPITALIZATION POLICY: ARBORETUM COLLECTIONS - THE ARBORETUM'S RARE BOOKS AND PRINT COLLECTIONS ARE NOT CAPITALIZED IN THE ACCOMPANYING AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. LIVING WOODY PLANTS ARE ALSO NOT CAPITALIZED UNLESS THEY ARE A MAJOR PART OF A CAPITAL PROJECT. PURCHASES OF COLLECTION ITEMS THAT ARE NOT CAPITALIZED ARE RECORDED AS DECREASES IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS. Part III, Line 4: DESCRIPTION OF COLLECTIONS AND FURTHERANCE OF EXEMPT PURPOSE: LIVING COLLECTION - WOODY PLANTS IN CATEGORIES OF TAXONOMIC, GEOGRAPHIC, SPECIAL HABITAT, HORTICULTURAL, RARE/ENDANGERED. 222,000 SPECIMENS REPRESENT 4,200 DIFFERENT KINDS OF TREES, SHRUBS AND OTHER PLANTS FROM 40 COUNTRIES IN THE NORTHERN TEMPERATE ZONE. DISPLAYED ACROSS 1,700 ACRES OF NATURAL LANDSCAPES. PROVIDED FOR BOTANICAL, HORTICULTURAL, AND ARTISTIC STUDY (EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PURPOSE) AND ENJOYMENT OF PLANT SPECIES (SPECIFIC RESEARCH PURPOSE). LIBRARY COLLECTION - 27,000 VOLUMES OF BOTANY, HORTICULTURE, LANDSCAPE DESIGN, NATURAL HISTORY, ECOLOGY; CORRESPONDING RARE DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER PRINTED MATERIALS; 12,000 BOTANICAL ARTWORKS AND 3,400 LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS. AVAILABLE FOR BOTANICAL, HORTICULTURAL, AND ARTISTIC STUDY OF PLANTS (EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, AND CULTURAL PURPOSES). Part V, Line 4: THE TERM ENDOWMENTS ARE SPENT PER THE DONOR'S DIRECTIONS. THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT IS MAINTAINED IN PERPETUITY TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND OPERATIONS OF THE ARBORETUM. THE BOARD DESIGNATED ENDOWMENTS ARE APPLIED TO PURPOSES DEFINED BY THE BOARD IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION AND OPERATIONS OF THE ARBORETUM. Part X, Line 2: Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Arboretum and recognize a tax liability if the Arboretum has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the IRS or other applicable taxing authorities. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Arboretum and has concluded that as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability or disclosure in the financial statements. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: COST OF SALES ARE INCLUDED IN EXPENSES ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -2,432,190. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES ARE INCLUDED IN EXPENSES ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -142,931. ROUNDING -7. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: COST OF SALES ARE INCLUDED IN EXPENSES ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2,432,190. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES ARE INCLUDED IN EXPENSES ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 142,931. PENSION ACTUARIAL ADJUSTMENT 271,101. ROUNDING 9. CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 INVESTMENTS 5198451 0 0 0 0 0 0 5198451 0 5198451 1 0 0 1 1 0 DINNER PARTY 407665 341165 66500 74479 56137 3000 9315 407665 341165 66500 74479 56137 3000 9315 142931 -76431 1 University of Conneticut 438 Whitney Rd Ext Unit 1133 Storrs CT 06269 060772160 501(C)(3) 29946 INCORPORATING URBAN FORESTS AS GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE Davey Tree Expert Co 1500 N Mantua St Kent OH 44240 812016660 29790 INCORPORATING URBAN FORESTS AS GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE Village of Evergreen Park 9418 S Kedzie Ave Evergreen Park IL 60805 366005873 GOV'T 18300 TREE REPLENISHMENT GRANT Land Conservancy 4506 Dean St Woodstock IL 60098 363727476 501(C)(3) 20189 IMPROVING URBAN FOREST Conserve Lake County 32492 N Almond Rd Grayslake IL 60030 363989864 501(C)(3) 34863 IMPROVING URBAN FOREST Openlands 25 E Washington St Ste 1650 Chicago IL 60602 362649603 501(C)(3) 57381 IMPROVING URBAN FOREST Huddleston-McBride Drainage Co Route 1 Fowler Road Rochelle IL 61068 363022250 88640 GRANT TO IMPROVE ARBORETUM DRAINAGE 5 2 Part I, Line 2: On a quarterly basis, grantees are asked to report on project progress using a template provided with the application process. Failure to comply may result in the cancellation of the grant. A final report is required with a final budget form and match documentation worksheet. Payment is made only to the contracted entitiy for invoices paid by the grant recipients after the completed reimbursement request forms have been received along with valid invoices and/or canceled checks. Only one reimbursement payment will be made to the contracted community upon completion of all phases of the grant project. X 1 1 X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gerard T Donnelly Phd President And CEO 323354 0 0 0 8974 0 83660 0 27552 0 443540 0 0 0 James S Fawley VP-Finance And CFO 191591 0 0 0 0 0 12065 0 29320 0 232976 0 0 0 Jill Koski VP-Development 208786 0 0 0 0 0 15301 0 31489 0 255576 0 0 0 Jennifer Goodsmith VP-Marketing And Communications 150423 0 0 0 0 0 9655 0 31602 0 191680 0 0 0 Susan Wagner VP-Education And Information 170636 0 0 0 0 0 10184 0 1556 0 182376 0 0 0 Kris Bachtell VP-Collections And Facilities 145122 0 0 0 9100 0 49689 0 20180 0 224091 0 0 0 Nicole Cavender VP-Science And Conservation 151635 0 0 0 0 0 9741 0 29999 0 191375 0 0 0 Kathleen Spiess Sr. Director- Major Gifts 148818 0 0 0 0 0 8890 0 1163 0 158871 0 0 0 Part I, Line 1a AN ON-SITE RESIDENCE IS PROVIDED FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE ARBORETUM, CURRENTLY GERARD T. DONNELLY, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT AND FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE ARBORETUM. THE VALUE OF THIS RESIDENCE IS NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION. A THE COUNTY OF DUPAGE ILLINOIS 366006551 262668ACO 2003-12-17 42000000 SEE PART VI 0 0 0 A 42155070 326250 1482400 40346420 2005 0 0 1 1 A 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 A 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 CITIGROUP GLOBAL 1.500000000000 1 0 0 A 0 Schedule K, Part I, Line A, Column F The proceeds of the bonds were used for (I) the costs of certain capital improvements to the facilities of the borrower located in Lisle, Illinois, including (a) the construction of a visitor center and tram road; (B) visitor facilities and a prairie visitor station, (c) the expansion and improvement of the main entrance of the Morton Arboretum, (D) the restoration of the riverbank, (E) the construction of parking lots and support facilities, (F) the construction of a children's garden, maze garden, Arbor Court and Meadow Lake courtyard facilities and (G) landscaping, storm water facility and related improvements, (II) paying a portion of the interest to accrue on the bonds and (III) paying a portion of certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds. Schedule K, Part IV, Line 1 No, There was no arbitrage rebate or penalty due. The net rebate liability was negative. X 30 728554 FAIR MARKET VALUE X Books 10 30577 faiR MARKET VALUE X supplies 9 1100 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 1 0 Part I, Column (b): The organization is reporting in Part I, Column (B), the number of contributions. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3 The Arboretum contracts with Aramark Corporation to manage and operate food services. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ARBORETUM'S ACCOUNTANTS, REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c THE MORTON ARBORETUM REQUIRES THAT ALL TRUSTEES, EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS DISCLOSE AND DECLARE ANY PERSONAL, FAMILIAL, OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, SITUATIONS, OR ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. FOR TRUSTEES AND EMPLOYEES, THE DECLARATION MUST BE RENEWED ANNUALLY AND WHEN APPLICABLE CHANGES OCCUR. THE ARBORETUM SUPPLIES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION FORM TO ALL TRUSTEES AND EMPLOYEES FOR THIS PURPOSE. VOLUNTEERS ARE INFORMED OF THIS POLICY AT THE ONSET OF THEIR SERVICE, IN THE PUBLISHED VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK, AND IN PERIODIC COMMUNICATIONS. FOR ALL TRUSTEES, EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS, RELATIONSHIPS OR SITUATIONS THAT ARISE THAT MAY CREATE OR APPEAR TO CREATE CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE PRESIDENT OR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES INCLUDES A MARKET ANALYSIS OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS FROM PEER GARDENS AND OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR BENCHMARKING PURPOSES. THIS INFORMATION IS REVIEWED BY INTERNAL HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS AND THE MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE FULL BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMPENSATION MATTERS FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE ARBORETUM'S WEBSITE (WWW.MORTONARB.ORG) AND ANNUAL REPORT. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: ROUNDING -2. PENSION ACTUARIAL ADJUSTMENT -271,101.