2014-06-30T09:18:33-05:00 2013-12-31 362985665 WOLF & COMPANY LLP 1901 S MEYERS RD SUITE 500 OAKBROOK TERRACE IL 601815209 990 2013-01-01 361505770 THE MORTON ARBORETUM MORT 6309680074 4100 ILLINOIS ROUTE 53 LISLE IL 605321293 James S Fawley Chief Financial Officer 6309680074 2014-06-12 1 JOHN C DeLAND P00175840 6305454500 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z James S Fawley 2614 4100 ILLINOIS ROUTE 53 LISLE IL 605321293 63523393 0 X www.mortonarb.org X 1922 IL Collect, study, display and grow trees; encourage the planting and conservation of trees. 21 21 423 1244 0 0 6899051 11015089 2588262 3645655 15792013 13000444 4187661 4448790 29466987 32109978 0 266580 0 0 14128152 12864491 75221 70064 2469827 13248008 13985708 27451381 27186843 2015606 4923135 279168007 290663050 46828967 46228038 232339040 244435012 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 9088243 Plant Collections: Curated collection of 190,000 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, natural areas, horticulture, and landscape architecture. Maintained outdoor and indoor facilities and equipment to support Arboretum overall; upgraded where necessary to improve visitor experience and sustainability. 2319626 0 842776 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 and workshops on horticulture and gardening, woodland stewardship, natural history, nature art, nature photography, and ornithology. Enrolled 36,000 participants in education programs, including 31,000 youth from 575 schools in field trips, summer science camps, and scouting programs. Provided outreach resources to schools and teachers. Children's Garden, Plant Clinic, library collection of botanical literature and art, and interpretive displays enhanced audience knowledge and engagement. Held exhibition titled Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum showing trees in a new light, in the dark of winter. Coordinated tree-awareness activities on-site and in the Chicago region in conjunction with the signature holiday of Arbor Day. 2276172 266580 0 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 Regional Trees Initiative for tree and urban forest improvement in greater Chicago area. 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. 8405021 0 9405572 Visitor Programs: Welcomed 884,600 visitors, maintaining the institution as one of the most visited public gardens in North America. Served membership of 38,600 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. 8405021 9405572 22089062 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 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 95 0 1 423 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 21 21 0 0 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 Rte 53 Lisle IL 605321293 W Robert Reum Trustee: Chairman 8.00 X 0 0 0 Catherine Slark Trustee: Vice Chairman 8.00 X 0 0 0 Anna Caroline Ball Trustee: Secretary 8.00 X 0 0 0 John W Oleniczak Trustee: Treasurer 8.00 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 James F Dickerson Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Robert L Fealy Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen C Geiser Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Ann Grube Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Fanee Haleas Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Darrell B Jackson 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 Henry B Pearsall Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Robert J Schillerstrom Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Donald C Sharp Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Joseph L Weidenbach Trustee 8.00 X 0 0 0 Gerard T Donnelly PhD President and CEO 40.00 X 318125 0 68578 Timothy E WolkoberCPA VP of Finance and CFO 40.00 X 157798 0 60374 Jill Koski VP of Development 40.00 X 188848 0 32321 Susan Wagner VP of Education & Information 40.00 X 153488 0 10250 Kris Bachtell VP of Collections & Facilities 40.00 X 138537 0 45080 Jennifer Goodsmith VP of Marketing and Communications 40.00 X 142854 0 22519 Nicole Cavender VP of Science and Conservation 40.00 X 126271 0 22860 Kelly Vantine Major Gifts Officer 40.00 X 116097 0 15981 Richard Hootman Director of Visitor Programs 40.00 X 110107 0 21954 Gary Watson Head of Research 40.00 X 108890 0 38502 Sai Ravichandran Director of Information Technology 40.00 X 104371 0 9134 1665386 0 347553 11 0 1 0 Intelligent Lighting Creations Inc 2461 East Oakton St Arlington Heights IL 60005 Event Lighting Production 466455 Kelly Scott & Madison Inc 35 East Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60601 Advertising 454818 Aramark Corporation 1101 Market St Philadelphia PA 19107 Food Service Management 443454 Universal Commercial LLC 390 Holbrook Drive Wheeling IL 60090 Construction 371918 Buck Services 256 W Roosevelt Rd W Chicago IL 60185 Janitorial 310222 22 3413990 172542 815729 6612828 273718 11015089 Visitor Events 713990 1710405 1710405 Admissions 713990 1092474 1092474 Education 713990 842776 842776 3645655 5023858 5023858 651917 0 651917 651917 651917 37197098 29220512 7976586 7976586 7976586 39000 172542 112867 -73867 -73867 5950776 2080036 3870740 3870740 32109978 8168312 0 12926577 266580 266580 1420168 653832 543962 222374 9681651 7709704 1007998 963949 611481 486935 63664 60882 323311 257460 33661 32190 827880 659258 86194 82428 236991 236991 63129 63129 340825 113627 145957 81241 70064 70064 172133 172133 2152991 1621784 245910 285297 438980 429250 5489 4241 3343803 2759362 88797 495644 127178 127178 1502704 1489418 13286 148291 119598 12793 15900 251863 72630 62485 116748 281967 281967 2688980 2639208 48436 1336 404788 404788 Contract Temporary Help 1643231 1643231 Staff Development 85548 28617 49382 7549 Membership Dues 42772 13471 21821 7480 Equipment 33519 28001 518 5000 26015 1217 7294 17504 27186843 22089062 2627954 2469827 240980 330533 3100326 3745062 643072 561548 396919 380219 327694 337383 61929 67213 73738602 34849403 40875213 38889199 196129894 201565574 37109205 44514440 282775 271879 279168007 290663050 4101478 3344848 727489 883190 42000000 42000000 46828967 46228038 X 227459164 235350855 4113600 7817881 766276 1266276 232339040 244435012 279168007 290663050 4923135 7172837 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 6162739 6363867 5746513 6899051 11015089 36187259 6162739 6363867 5746513 6899051 11015089 36187259 2489701 33697558 7524438 8120792 10988498 7018176 5675777 39327681 75514940 41541256 0.44620 0.42550 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X X Classroom Education 0 11965668 4536411 1179395 495459 17186015 10173314 745000 1171524 124170 11965668 10212513 245000 -193436 90763 10173314 8843016 245000 1266407 141910 10212513 6502087 740000 1716604 115675 8843016 0.53600 0.07400 0.39000 0 0 1266234 1266234 32120481 12810161 19310320 8472098 5700711 2771387 31879789 16338531 15541258 38889199 Real Estate Guggenheim Plus 7757966 F Priv. Eq. - Madison Dearborn 4627855 F Hedge Fund - Evanston-Weatherlow 28319792 F Priv. Eq. - Adam Street Partners 3755623 F Priv. Eq. - Bear Stearns 53204 F 44514440 X 42035731 7172837 560013 7732850 34302881 -2192903 -2192903 32109978 29939759 2925049 2925049 27014710 172133 172133 27186843 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. 190,000 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 on 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: Intended Use of Endowment Funds: 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: The Arboretum is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code"). In June 1999, the Arboretum was granted public charity status under Code Section 509. The status is effective as of January 1, 1994. The Arboretum recognizes the financial statement impact of a tax position when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination. The Arboretum is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for the years before the 2010 tax year. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Investment management fees of $172,133 are netted against -172,133. investment income on the audited financial statements. Pension related adjustment of $732,146 included in revenue 732,146. on the audited financial statements. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Cost of Sales of $2,080,036 are included in expenses on the -2,080,036. audited financial statements. Fundraising expenses of $112,867 are included in expenses -112,867. on the audited financial statements. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of Sales of $2,080,036 are included in expenses on the 2,080,036. audited financial statements. Fundraising expenses of $112,867 are included in expenses 112,867. on the audited financial statements. Pension related adjustment of $732,146 included in revenue 732,146. on the audited financial statements. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Investment management fees of $172,133 are netted against 172,133. investment income on the audited financial statements. X 1 ComNet Marketing Group Inc 1214 Stowe Ave Medford OR 97501 Telefundraising 0 209164 70064 139100 209164 70064 139100 IL Dinner Party 211542 172542 39000 61356 39284 1415 10812 211542 172542 39000 61356 39284 1415 10812 112867 -73867 1 City of Geneva 22 South First Street Geneva IL 60134 366005893 10000 Tree Replenishment Grant City of Joliet - Roadway Division 1203 Cedarwood Dr Joliet IL 60403 366088568 11967 Tree Replenishment Grant City of Prospect Heights 8 N Elmhurst Road Prospect Heights IL 60070 362893978 14850 Tree Replenishment Grant City of St Charles 2 East Main Street Saint Charles IL 60174 366006090 20000 Tree Replenishment Grant City of West Chicago 475 Main Street West Chicago IL 60185 366006144 20000 Tree Replenishment Grant Des Plaines Park District 1300 Oakwood Street Des Plaines IL 60016 366000881 10312 Tree Replenishment Grant Glen Ellyn Park District 185 Spring Ave Glen Ellyn IL 60137 366005896 9832 Tree Replenishment Grant Kane County Forest Preserve District 1996 South Kirk Road Geneva IL 60134 383767396 14505 Tree Replenishment Grant Streamwood Park District 777 South Bartlett Road Streamwood IL 60107 362616110 7576 Tree Replenishment Grant The Village of Green Oaks 350 N Milwaukee Ave Libertyville IL 60048 363903635 8640 Tree Replenishment Grant Village of Bensenville 12 South Center Street Bensenville IL 60106 366005794 10000 Tree Replenishment Grant Village of Bloomingdale 305 Glen Ellyn Road Bloomingdale IL 60108 366007507 10000 Tree Replenishment Grant Village of Burr Ridge 451 Commerce Street Burr Ridge IL 60527 362517422 20000 Tree Replenishment Grant Village of Channahon 24555 S Navajo Drive Channahon IL 60410 362597211 18030 Tree Replenishment Grant Village of Elk Grove 600 Landmeier Road Elk Grove IL 60007 366009201 20000 Tree Replenishment Grant Village of Huntley 1987 Main Street Huntley IL 60142 366005934 10000 Tree Replenishment Grant Village of Lombard 255 E Wilson Lombard IL 60148 366005975 19868 Tree Replenishment Grant Village of Manhattan 245 S State Street Manhattan IL 60442 362686751 10000 Tree Replenishment Grant Village of Villa Park 20 South Ardmore Ave Villa Park IL 60181 366006132 8000 Tree Replenishment Grant West Chicago Park District 157 W Washington Street West Chicago IL 60185 362762236 10000 Tree Replenishment Grant 20 0 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 entity 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 X 1 1 X X X X 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gerard T Donnelly PhD President and CEO 299426 0 0 0 18699 0 48507 0 20071 0 386703 0 0 0 Timothy E WolkoberCPA VP of Finance and CFO 157798 0 0 0 0 0 46072 0 14302 0 218172 0 0 0 Jill Koski VP of Development 188848 0 0 0 0 0 12250 0 20071 0 221169 0 0 0 Susan Wagner VP of Education & Information 153488 0 0 0 0 0 9250 0 1000 0 163738 0 0 0 Kris Bachtell VP of Collections & Facilities 138537 0 0 0 0 0 26435 0 18645 0 183617 0 0 0 Jennifer Goodsmith VP of Marketing and Communications 142854 0 0 0 0 0 4448 0 18071 0 165373 0 0 0 Part I, Line 1a Compensation of the President and CEO of the Arboretum, currently Gerard T. Donnelly, includes an educational allowance for college undergraduate tuition and fees for his children. Charges related to room and board are not covered. Reimbursement is net of any scholarship amount. The reimbursement is on a tax indemnification and gross-up basis and treated as taxable compensation. This is a benefit as provided for in the employment agreement upon hire. 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. Part I, Line 4b Part 1, line 4b: The following individuals participated in a section 457(b) Supplemental Non-Qualified Retirement Plan. The individuals are listed with the respective amounts of their deferrals: Gerard Donnelly - $17,500 Timothy Wolkober - $17,500 Kris Bachtell - $2,600 A The County of Dupage Illinois 366006551 262668AC0 2003-12-17 42000000 See Part VI, Supplemental Information 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 MARKETS 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 to 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 13 261618 Fair Market Value X Potting Soil 1 5800 Fair Market Value X Restroom Serv 1 5200 Fair Market Value X Event Prizes 1 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 B, line 11 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 or the perception of a conflict of interest. For trustees and employees, the declaration must be renewed annually or when applicable changes in status 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 a 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 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 Arborrtum's website (www.mortonarb.org) and Annual Report. Governing documents and Conflict of Interest Policy are available upon request.