Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society Inc

“There are five classes of members: member, family, sustainer, patron and friend of the arboretum. A member receives a year-round admission for two individuals per visit. A family receives a member benefits plus a year-round admission for up to six people per visit and two membership cards. A sustainer receives a family benefits plus four additional passes for admission. Two free tickets to a special members-only events and one valet parking pass during dallas blooms. A patron receives a sustainer benefits plus 4 additional guest passes to be used anytime, $40 gift certificate to the hoffman family gift shop, guided tours during dallas blooms festival, two additional valet parking passes for the camp house parking lot during dallas blooms spring, and 5% discount on weekday rentals of the alex camp house. Friends and caroline rose hunt society members of the arboretum receive patron benefits plus a number of exclusive benefits including teas, lunches, dinners, private golf-cart tours, and a limited number of complimentary concert tickets. They also receive invitations to three select friends events, 15 guest passes to share, reserved or valet parking during spring and autumn festivals, $40 gift certificate to the hoffman family gift shop, two complimentary workshop admissions and 10% discount on subsequent workshops, 5% discount on weekday rentals of the alex camp house, and unique trip opportunities. Members of the arboretum vote annually to elect the board of directors.”

“Form 990 is prepared by bdo usa, llp, with input from and consultations with the management of the arboretum. The final return is reviewed and approved by the arboretum's vice president of finance prior to filing.”

“Persons covered by Arboretum's Conflict of Interest Policy will disclose to the Chairman of the Board of Directors their interest that could give rise to conflicts of interest such as transactions or affiliations with business and other organziations or those of family members when they become aware of a potential conflict of interest. For each interest disclosed to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Chairman will determine whether to: (A) take no action; (B) assure full disclosure to the Board of Directors and other individuals covered by this policy; (C) ask the person to recuse from participation in related discussions or decisions within the board; or (D) ask the person to resign from his or her position, or, if the person refuses to resign, become subject to possible removal in accordance with the Arboretum's removal procedures. The Arboretum's President will monitor proposed or ongoing transaction for conflicts of interest and disclose them to the Chairman of the Board of Directors in order to deal with potential or actual conflicts, whether discovered before or after the transaction has occurred.”

“Compensation for the President is outlined in an employment contract which is negotiated and approved by the Chairman of the Board and Company Counsel. All other key employee compensation is reviewed and approved by the President in accordance with the annual budget. The annual budget is approved by the Executive Committee of the board. The last review was performed as of December 2013.”

“Botanic garden and arboretum which promotes the art, enjoyment, and knowledge of horticulture, while providing opportunities for education and research.”

“Unrealized gain on Investments: $147,860”

“See Functional Expenses Schedule for additional detail of this line since the amount in line 11g exceeds 10% of total expenses.”

“Description:security total fees:225705”

“Description:parking & traffic control total fees:361709”

“Description:maintenance and repairs total fees:251248”

“Description:contract labor & services total fees:466912”

“Description:other professional services total fees:662653”

“Description:live entertainment fees total fees:198228”