From public IRS filings
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
PHOENIX, AZ · Environment
Mission
THE GARDEN'S COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY IS TO ADVANCE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, EXHIBITION AND CONSERVATION OF DESERT PLANTS OF THE WORLD WITH EMPHASIS ON THE SONORAN DESERT. WE WILL ENSURE THAT THE GARDEN IS ALWAYS A COMPELLING ATTRACTION THAT BRINGS TO LIFE THE MANY WONDERS OF THE DESERT.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$26.7M
Total expenses
$23.6M
Total assets
$81.9M
Program expense ratio
7171%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
$5.1M in foundation grants on record from 66 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Botanical Garden Foundation | $2.9M | 4 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $2.8M | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $410K | 4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $155K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $150K | 3 |
| American Public Gardens Association | $90K | 2 |
| Phoenix Community Development and Investment | $50K | 1 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $39K | 4 |
| Center for Plant Conservation | $36K | 3 |
| My Sisters Charities | $30K | 2 |
Leadership
KENNETH J SCHUTZ — CFOO (Principal officer)
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