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The collection furthers the organization'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. ENDOWMENT FUNDS 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 NET ASSETS ARE SUBJECT TO DONOR-IMPOSED STIPULATIONS THAT MAY OR WILL BE MET EITHER BY ACTIONS OF THE GARDEN AND/OR THE PASSAGE OF TIME. AS THE RESTRICTIONS ARE SATISFIED, TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE RECLASSIFIED TO UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS AND REPORTED IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AS NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS. PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE SUBJECT TO DONOR-IMPOSED STIPULATIONS THAT NEITHER EXPIRE BY PASSAGE OF TIME NOR CAN BE FULFILLED OR REMOVED BY ACTIONS OF THE GARDEN. OTHER LIABILITIES PART X - LINE 2 As of June 30, 2012, no amounts have been recognized for uncertain income tax positions. The Garden's tax returns for the 2009 fiscal year and forward are subject to the usual review by the appropriate taxing authorities. RECONCILIATION OF CHANGE IN NET ASSETS PART XI - LINE 8 8. EFFECT OF POST-RETIREMENT ADJUSTMENT: -2,117,706. 8. POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS: -808,123. RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE PART XII - LINES 2D & 4B 2D. COST OF GOODS SOLD: 222,516. 4B. GROSS UP OF NET SPECIAL EVENT REVENUE: 68,899. 4B. REALIZED LOSS: $10,234 RECONCILIATION OF EXPENSES PART XIII - LINES 2D & 4B 2D. COST OF GOODS SOLD: 222,516. 2D. POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS: 808,123. 2D. EFFECT OF POST-RETIRMENT BENEFITS 2,177,706 4B. PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING EXPENSE: 68,899. X X X X true NPO DIRECT MARKETING INC DIRECT MAIL SOLICIT. false 123089 INEZ WEINSTEIN SPECIAL EVENT EVENT PLANNING false 834120 68899 765221 SDA TELESERVICES TELEMARKET SOLICIT. false 69895 834120 261883 765221 NY GALA 834120 599208 234912 396729 0 834120 599208 234912 396729 396729 -161817 X X false false false false false false false false false SCOT MEDBURY 206919 0 10250 0 0 0 6515 0 8349 0 232033 0 0 0 LESLIE FINDLEN 154067 0 7688 0 0 0 4853 0 6053 0 172661 0 0 0 MARK GASPARINI 148328 0 7500 0 0 0 4675 0 6600 0 167103 0 0 0 KATHRYN GLASS 127387 0 6850 0 0 0 4027 0 17581 0 155845 0 0 0 X 15 675379 FAIR MARKET VALUE false true false SUMMARY // STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PART I - LINE 1 // PART III - LINE 1 The mission of Brooklyn Botanic Garden is to serve all the people in its community and throughout the world by: Displaying plants and practicing the high art of horticulture to provide a beautiful and hospitable setting for the delight and inspiration of the public. Engaging in research in plant sciences to expand human knowledge of plants, and disseminating the results to science professionals and the general public. Teaching children and adults about plants at a popular level, as well as making available instruction in the exacting skills required to grow plants and make beautiful gardens. Reaching out to 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. Seeking actively to arouse public awareness of the fragility of our natural environment, both local and global, and providing information about ways to conserve and protect it. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PART III - LINE 4A HORTICULTURE: The foundation of Brooklyn Botanic Garden is its world class horticulture collection featuring more than 12,000 plant species and cultivars on 52 acres. BBG 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 BBGs 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. BBGs 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 725,000 visitors annually. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PART III - LINE 4B MAINTENANCE: The Facilities Department at Brooklyn Botanic Garden oversees the repair and maintenance of all buildings and outdoor hardscape infrastructure. BBGs 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. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PART III - LINE 4C EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS: More than 150,000 children and adults are served through a continuum OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL 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 the internationally recognized children's garden, to intensive internships for high school students and horticulture professionals, to community gardening programs and to lectures by international leaders. BBG 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. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PART III - LINE 4D CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - IN THE MOST SIGNIFICANT GARDEN RENEWAL EFFORT SINCE ITS FOUNDING 100 YEARS AGO, BBG 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 $ 1,698,822. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $80,910. REVENUE $13,949) SECURITY - SECURITY INSURES THAT OUR GARDEN AND ITS LIVING COLLECTIONS ARE PROTECTED AND THAT OUR VISITORS' ENVIRONMENT IS SAFE. (EXPENSES $ 1,333,282. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE. (REVENUE $8,728) PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS - Combining recreation with horticultural and ecological interpretation and education, BBG produces 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, BBG 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. BBG 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 $ 1,269,187. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE. REVENUE $115,133) MEMBERSHIPS - Membership ENHANCES BBG visitors' experiences by providing special afterhours Garden events, providing additional educational materials and availing them to various Garden and community discounts. (EXPENSES $513,070. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE REVENUE $1,223,487) PUBLICATIONS - Since 1945, BBG's award-winning horticultural handbooks have offered practical information in a compact, easy-to-read format. Written by top gardening experts and packed with spectacular color photos, BBG guides are full of ideas on how to make gardenS beautiful, bountiful, and ecologically SUSTAINABLE. (EXPENSES $295,951. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE. REVENUE $48,876) GARDEN SHOP - THE GARDEN'S GIFT SHOP PROVIDES BBG VISITORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BROWSE A DIVERSE COLLECTION OF BOTANICAL AND NATURE-INSPIRED BOOKS AND GIFTS. PROCEEDS FROM THE GARDEN GIFT SHOP PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE GARDEN. (EXPENSES $235,715. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE. REVENUE $362,127) ADMISSIONS - The Garden is committed to making its exhibitions, programs and services accessible to all who visit. To ensure accessibility, the institution maintains MANY COMPLIMENTARY or reduced admission OPTIONS. Proceeds from admissions provide operating support for the GARDEN. (EXPENSES $181,593. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE. REVENUE $1,470,839) GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE PART VI, SECTION B. - QUESTION 11B THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR FINAL APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE RETURN ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE BOARD. GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE PART VI, SECTION B. - QUESTION 12C 3.1. DUTY TO COMPLETE QUESTIONNAIRE. EACH BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE SHALL COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE UPON BECOMING A BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER OR KEY PERSON AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. 3.2. DUTY TO UPDATE INFORMATION. EACH BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE SHALL PROMPTLY ADVISE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION, OR HIS OR HER DELEGATE, OF ANY CHANGES TO THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THAT INDIVIDUAL'S LAST COMPLETED CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. 3.3. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION, OR HIS OR HER DELEGATE, SHALL REVIEW ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES AND ALL SUBSEQUENT ADVICE OF CHANGES AND SHALL TAKE SUCH ACTION AS IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE TO ELIMINATE POTENTIALS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, INCLUDING SUCH STEPS AS REASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES OR ESTABLISHMENT OF PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS. 3.4. AUDIT COMMITTEE. ALL DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS IN COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES OR SUBSEQUENT ADVICE, UNLESS CLEARLY IRRELEVANT OR IMMATERIAL, SHALL BE COMPILED AND REPORTED BY MANAGEMENT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, TOGETHER, IN EACH CASE, WITH THE RESPONSE OR RECOMMENDATION OF MANAGEMENT. THE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE REPORTED RESOLUTION OF ISSUES RAISED BY THE DISCLOSURES IS SATISFACTORY AND, IF NOT, SHALL REQUIRE SUCH FURTHER ACTION AS IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE. GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE PART VI, SECTION B. - QUESTIONS 15A & 15B COMPENSATION IS ESTABLISHED THROUGH THE USAGE OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND COMPENSATION SURVEYS/STUDIES OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE PART VI, SECTION C - QUESTION 19 THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY PROVIDES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. The organization posts its audited financial statements and approved IRS form 990 on its website. RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS PART XI - LINE 5 5. UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS: -374,538. 5. EFFECT OF POST-RETIREMENT ADJUSTMENT: -2,117,706. 5. POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS: -808,123.