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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, 2011, no amounts have been recognized for uncertain income tax positions. The Garden's tax returns for the 2008 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: 338,390. 8. REDUCTION IN PLEDGE RECEIVABLE: (750,000.) 8. POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (798,909.) RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE PART XII - LINES 2D & 4B 2D. COST OF GOODS SOLD: 441,628. 2D. EFFECT OF POST-RETIREMENT ADJUSTMENT: 338,390. 4B. GROSS UP OF NET SPECIAL EVENT REVENUE: 68,933. RECONCILIATION OF EXPENSES PART XIII - LINES 2D & 4B 2D. COST OF GOODS SOLD: 441,628. 2D. POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS: 798,909. 2D. REDUCTION IN PLEDGE RECEIVABLE: 750,000. 4B. PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING EXPENSE: 68,933. X X X X X X X true NPO DIRECT MARKETING INC DIRECT MAIL SOLICIT. false 0 76097 0 INEZ WEINSTEIN SPECIAL EVENT EVENT PLANNING false 851326 68933 782393 SDA TELESERVICES TELEMARKET SOLICIT. false 0 20511 0 851326 165541 782393 NY GALA 851326 575306 276020 361632 0 851326 575306 276020 361632 361632 -85612 X X false false false false false false false false false SCOT MEDBURY 204518 0 0 0 0 0 6136 0 7763 0 218417 0 0 0 LESLIE FINDLEN 152252 0 0 0 0 0 6136 0 6191 0 164579 0 0 0 X 23 1388001 FAIR MARKET VALUE false true false SUMMARY // STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PART I - LINE 1 // PART III - LINE 1 TO SERVE A DIVERSITY OF PEOPLE IN ITS COMMUNITY AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BY (1) DISPLAYING A VARIED COLLECTION OF PLANTS AND GARDENS IN AN ARTFUL AND EDUCATIONAL WAY AND TO GIVE INSTRUCTION AND PLEASURE, (2) PROVIDING EDUCATION TO INTERESTED AND EXCITED CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN PLANTS, THEIR USES AND THEIR CULTIVATION, AND TO AWAKEN IN THE PUBLIC AN AWARENESS FOR CONSERVING THE ENVIRONMENT - FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO THE ENTIRE PLANET, AND (3) ENGAGING IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TO EXPAND THE GENERAL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE OF PLANTS, AND TO DISSEMINATE THIS KNOWLEDGE TO THE SCIENTIFIC AND GENERAL PUBLIC. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PART III - LINE 4D SECURITY - SECURITY INSURES THAT OUR GARDEN AND ITS LIVING COLLECTIONS ARE PROTECTED AND THAT OUR VISITORS' ENVIRONMENT IS SAFE. (EXPENSES $ 1,310,956. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE) (REVENUE $ NONE) PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS - PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS ARE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS THAT ENHANCE OUR PATRONS' EXPERIENCE WHILE THEY ARE HERE AT THE GARDEN OR WHEN THEY ARE VIEWING OUR WEBSITE. (EXPENSES $ 1,245,702. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE) (REVENUE $ NONE) SCIENCE - STAFF MEMBERS OF THE GARDEN'S SCIENCE DEPARTMENT PUBLISH BOTANICAL AND HORTICULTURAL ARTICLES COVERING A WIDE DIVERSITY OF IMPORTANT ORNAMENTAL SPECIES. THE GARDEN HAS A HERBRARIUM WHICH INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY 250,000 SPECIMENS OF PRESERVED PLANTS. THE COLLECTION IS WORLDWIDE IN SCOPE, WITH CONCENTRATION ON PLANTS OF THE GREATER NEW YORK AREA AND CULTIVATED PLANTS. IN 1990, THE GARDEN EMBARKED ON THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN FLORA PROJECT (NYMF), A MULTI-YEAR EFFORT TO DOCUMENT THE FLORA IN ALL COUNTIES WITHIN A 50-MILE RADIUS OF NEW YORK CITY, INCLUDING ALL OF LONG ISLAND, SOUTHEASTERN NEW YORK STATE, NORTHERN NEW JERSEY AND FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONNECTICUT. (EXPENSES $ 564,281. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE) (REVENUE $ NONE) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - IN THE MOST SIGNIFICANT GARDEN RENEWAL EFFORT SINCE THE GARDEN'S 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 OUR BORDERS, THESE ENHANCEMENTS WILL HELP THE GARDEN MEET THE RAPIDLY CHANGING NEEDS OF OUR AUDIENCE AND OUR WORLD-FOSTERING A LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING OF PLANTS AND THE NATURAL WORLD AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS. (EXPENSES $ 663,114. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE) (REVENUE $ NONE) PUBLICATIONS - THE GARDEN OFFERS A VARIETY OF PUBLICATIONS ABOUT GARDENING, PLANTS, CHILDREN'S BOOKS AND OTHER HORTICULTURAL INFORMATION TO OUR VISITORS. (EXPENSES $ 324,057. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE) (REVENUE $ NONE) GARDEN SHOP - THE GARDEN'S GIFT SHOP PROVIDES OUR VISITORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BROWSE OUR COLLECTION OF BOTANICAL AND NATURE-INSPIRED BOOKS AND GIFTS. PROCEEDS FROM THE GARDEN GIFT SHOP PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE GARDEN'S 52-ACRE OASIS. (EXPENSES $ 375,696. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE) (REVENUE $ NONE) ADMISSION - THE GARDEN IS COMMITTED TO MAKING ITS EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ACCESSIBLE TO ALL WHO VISIT. PROCEEDS FROM ADMISSIONS PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE GARDEN'S 52-ACRE OASIS. (EXPENSES $ 183,210. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE) (REVENUE $ 1,604,312.) MEMBERSHIPS - Membership enhances our visitors' experiences by providing special afterhours Garden events, providing additional educational materials and availing them to various Garden and community discounts. (EXPENSES $ 487,883. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE) (REVENUE $ NONE) 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 IS PLANNING TO MAKE THE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS PART XI - LINE 5 5. UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS: 3,874,701. 5. THIRD PARTY TRUSTS UNREALIZED GAIN: 196,916. 5. EFFECT OF POST-RETIREMENT ADJUSTMENT: 338,390. 5. REDUCTION IN PLEDGE RECEIVABLE: (750,000.) 5. POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS: (798,909.)