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Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 22-2514024

Jan 01, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 • Filed on Jun 03, 2014

Organization ProfileWWW.BUFFALOGARDENS.COM

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2655 South Park Avenue14218

(716) 827-1584

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

47th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • NTEE C • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Liabilities / Revenue

50th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • NTEE C • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Net Margin

25th percentile

-6.6%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • NTEE C • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$106,538

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.8% of source-year revenue.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Asset Growth

27th percentile

-0.8%

Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • NTEE C • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Revenue Growth

45th percentile

1.7%

Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,135,413

Down $16,640 (-0.8%) from 2012

Net Assets

Down

$2,052,180

Down $22,076 (-1.1%) from 2012

Liabilities

Up

$83,233

Up $5,436 (+7.0%) from 2012

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue50th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,089,069

Up $17,783 (+1.7%) from 2012

Expenses

Up

$1,160,676

Up $39,828 (+3.6%) from 2012

Net Income

Down

-$71,607

Down $22,045 (-44%) from 2012

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth27th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $2,249,831Liabilities 2010: $96,349Net Assets 2010: $2,153,4822010Assets 2011: $2,235,437Liabilities 2011: $142,214Net Assets 2011: $2,093,2232011Assets 2012: $2,152,053Liabilities 2012: $77,797Net Assets 2012: $2,074,2562012Assets 2013: $2,135,413Liabilities 2013: $83,233Net Assets 2013: $2,052,1802013Assets 2014: $2,116,682Liabilities 2014: $188,371Net Assets 2014: $1,928,3112014Assets 2015: $2,032,279Liabilities 2015: $172,039Net Assets 2015: $1,860,2402015Assets 2016: $2,249,895Liabilities 2016: $114,421Net Assets 2016: $2,135,4742016Assets 2017: $2,818,963Liabilities 2017: $189,341Net Assets 2017: $2,629,6222017Assets 2018: $4,872,157Liabilities 2018: $192,010Net Assets 2018: $4,680,1472018Assets 2019: $5,945,248Liabilities 2019: $344,170Net Assets 2019: $5,601,0782019Assets 2020: $6,939,027Liabilities 2020: $298,924Net Assets 2020: $6,640,1032020Assets 2021: $7,286,519Liabilities 2021: $602,764Net Assets 2021: $6,683,7552021Assets 2022: $8,963,985Liabilities 2022: $402,567Net Assets 2022: $8,561,4182022Assets 2023: $9,305,253Liabilities 2023: $480,103Net Assets 2023: $8,825,1502023Assets 2024: $9,512,152Liabilities 2024: $486,124Net Assets 2024: $9,026,0282024

Highlighted filing

2013

Assets$2,135,413
Liabilities$83,233
Net Assets$2,052,180
Open 2013 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth45th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $971,7122010Expenses 2011: $1,011,1212011Revenue 2012: $1,071,286Expenses 2012: $1,120,848Net Income 2012: -$49,5622012Revenue 2013: $1,089,069Expenses 2013: $1,160,676Net Income 2013: -$71,6072013Revenue 2014: $1,227,092Expenses 2014: $1,345,757Net Income 2014: -$118,6652014Revenue 2015: $1,347,978Expenses 2015: $1,378,188Net Income 2015: -$30,2102015Revenue 2016: $1,586,998Expenses 2016: $1,368,208Net Income 2016: $218,7902016Revenue 2017: $2,074,608Expenses 2017: $1,636,379Net Income 2017: $438,2292017Revenue 2018: $3,899,366Expenses 2018: $1,759,486Net Income 2018: $2,139,8802018Revenue 2019: $2,780,909Expenses 2019: $1,859,821Net Income 2019: $921,0882019Revenue 2020: $2,632,606Expenses 2020: $1,710,703Net Income 2020: $921,9032020Revenue 2021: $1,803,602Expenses 2021: $1,777,455Net Income 2021: $26,1472021Revenue 2022: $4,323,201Expenses 2022: $2,181,947Net Income 2022: $2,141,2542022Revenue 2023: $2,461,061Expenses 2023: $2,357,414Net Income 2023: $103,6472023Revenue 2024: $2,473,092Expenses 2024: $2,406,468Net Income 2024: $66,6242024

Highlighted filing

2013

Revenue$1,089,069
Expenses$1,160,676
Net Income-$71,607
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
Signed
Jun 3, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,369,718
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The historic buffalo botanical gardens is a living museum that inspires curiosity and connects people to the natural world, and is a premier cultural destination that engages visitors through a distinct and unique plant collection.

Provide unexpected inspiration from the harmony between people and plants

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$719,511$810,891▲ $91,380
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$853,789$779,614▼ $74,175
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$146,908$209,730▲ $62,822
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$275,372$197,702▼ $77,670
Pledges and Grants Receivable$127,094$112,094▼ $15,000
Inventories for Sale or Use$12,801$13,188▲ $387
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,061$10,152▼ $2,909
Accounts Receivable$3,517$2,042▼ $1,475
Total Assets$2,152,053$2,135,413▼ $16,640
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$47,915$60,309▲ $12,394
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$29,882$22,924▼ $6,958
Total Liabilities$77,797$83,233▲ $5,436
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,008,412$1,969,436▼ $38,976
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$64,094$82,744▲ $18,650
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$1,750$0▼ $1,750
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,074,256$2,052,180▼ $22,076
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,152,053$2,135,413▼ $16,640

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$693,201$526,314$1,219,515
Equipment$86,413$171,640$258,053
Other Securities$810,891--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2013$858,595$18,650▲ $66,390-$943,635
2012$657,100$150,542▲ $57,468-$858,595
2011$662,136---$657,100
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
David J SwartsPresident/CEOFT$106,538$106,538

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Miche Needham CPAChairperson
Ed DoreVice Chairperson
Adam Poole CPADirector
Barbara TomasiDirector
Cathy PaladinoDirector
Charles Joseph UrlaubDirector
Claire Schen PhdDirector
David McintyreDirector
Dr Maria Pita P Andaya MdDirector
Elizabeth HoldenDirector
Elizabeth LicataDirector
Francesca MesiahDirector
Gail McgeeDirector
Gordon BallardDirector
Henry BurnsDirector
Joseph a Didomenico JrDirector
Joy KueblerDirector
Kathy BalusDirector
Larry ChristDirector
Lynn KozinskiDirector
Peter Muth EsqDirector
Richard F Griffin EsqDirector
Rose Ann DulskiDirector
Sara RootDirector
Stephanie M KarnasDirector
Thomas HermanDirector
Kathy Guest ShadrackSecretary
Bryan DebrokaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$529,221
Program Service Revenue
$443,504
Investment Income
$24,326
Other Revenue
$92,018
All Other Contributions
$197,321
Change in Net Assets
$-71,607

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,080,915
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$8,154
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$74,531
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,155,446
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,089,069
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$739,895
Other Expenses$420,781
Total Fundraising Expense$107,136
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$402,732$51,984$48,146$502,862
Depreciation Depletion$107,745$11,972-$119,717
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$26,635$47,942$31,961$106,538
Other Employee Benefits$76,752$3,174$172$80,098
Payroll Taxes$35,508$8,264$6,625$50,397
All Other Expenses$27,288$877$20,232$48,397
Advertising$35,331--$35,331
Office Expenses$28,665$3,185-$31,850
Other Expenses$27,978$2,907-$27,978
Insurance$21,646$2,405-$24,051
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,143-$10,143
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$8,154-$8,154
Fees for Services Other-$4,500-$4,500
Travel$478$53-$531
Total Functional Expenses$864,414$189,126$107,136$1,160,676

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,177,522
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,160,676
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,152,522
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$25,000
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$8,154
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$82,258
Fundraising Direct Expenses$63,680
Gaming Gross Income$32,162
Gaming Direct Expenses$6,729
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Event 2$52,964$52,964$17,493$35,471
Event 1$65,060$13,014$2,362$10,652
Total Events$190,853$82,258$63,680$18,578
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“Form 990 is reviewed by the audit committee and approved by the board of directors before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The gardens has both its staff and board members annually sign conflict of interest statements providing sufficient information about his or her personal interests/relationships so the organization can 1) determine if any potential or actual conflicts exist and 2) monitor assignments to avoid placing the board member in a position where there is any appearence potential or actual, of a conflict of interest or objectivity. The completed statements are maintained by the organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“On an annual basis, the board is presented with documentation with respect to the compensation of the president/ceo for review and approval. Such information includes comparable data from similar sized tax exempt organizations in the community. Review and approval of the compensation arrangement by the board is documented in the gardens payroll records and files. The compensation of the other officers and management is reviewed by the president/ceo, board chair, and supervisor.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Available upon request at the office of the botanical gardens.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
22-2514024
Phone
7168271584

Signing Officer

Name
David J Swarts
Title
President/CEO
Phone
7168271584
Signed
2014-06-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David J Swarts
Formed
1981
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
28
Independent Board Members
28
Employees
25
Volunteers
283

Preparer

Preparer
Rosemarie Steeb
Phone
7166302400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“No changes have taken place during the fiscal year ended december 31, 2013.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“The gardens intends to use the endowment funds for preservation and conservation efforts associated with maintaining the building and the horticultural collection.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Expenses related to gaming activities reclass to offset revenue”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Expenses related to gaming activities reclass to offset revenue”

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IRS990/Desc0THE BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS IS A NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, EDUCATION CENTER AND TOURIST DESTINATION. ITS CONSERVATORY IS HOME TO OVER 20,000 EXOTIC HORTICULTURAL TREASURES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. MAINTAINING THE BUILDING AND COLLECTION IS THE GARDENS' FIRST PRIORITY. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS AND UPHOLD ITS MISSION, THE GARDENS PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING EXPERIENCES TO THE PUBLIC BY OFFERING ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CREATING UNIQUE FLOWER SHOWS AND EXHIBITS. THE GARDENS STRIVES TO PRESERVE THE 100+ YEAR OLD BUILDING WHILE HELPING THE PUBLIC TO EMBRACE THE HARMONY BETWEEN PEOPLE AND PLANTS LEAVING VISITORS WITH UPLIFTED SPIRITS.DURING 2013 THE GARDENS WELCOMED A TOTAL OF OVER 63,000 VISITORS -- THIS INCLUDED 6,925 STUDENTS AND ADULTS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, 8,310 FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF SPECIAL EVENTS AND 4,521 FOR PRIVATE EVENTS AND WEDDINGS.
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2013 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,135,413
Liabilities
$83,233
Net assets
$2,052,180
Revenue
$1,089,069
Expenses
$1,160,676
Net income
-$71,607
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.51$0.49$9.03$2.47$2.41$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.31$0.48$8.83$2.46$2.36$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.96$0.40$8.56$4.32$2.18$2.14
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.29$0.60$6.68$1.80$1.78$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.94$0.30$6.64$2.63$1.71$0.92
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.95$0.34$5.60$2.78$1.86$0.92
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.87$0.19$4.68$3.90$1.76$2.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.82$0.19$2.63$2.07$1.64$0.44
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.25$0.11$2.14$1.59$1.37$0.22
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.03$0.17$1.86$1.35$1.38$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.12$0.19$1.93$1.23$1.35$0.12
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.14$0.08$2.05$1.09$1.16$0.07
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.15$0.08$2.07$1.07$1.12$0.05
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.24$0.14$2.09$1.01
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.25$0.10$2.15$0.97