Denver Botanic Gardens Inc

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012

Signed

Jul 29, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$17,046,894

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Education: in 2012, denver botanic gardens education programs reached over 36,380 children, providing hands-on experiences, standards-based science lessons and the opportunity for children to explore the marvels of the plant world. More than 523 school programs were delivered, serving over 28,000 school children. Expanded class and program offerings for adults reached an audience of over 12,000, the largest number of participants on record. Over 600 classes, workshops and adult programs were successfully offered by the gardens. In addition, the gardens' renowned school of botanical art and illustration program offered a record 149 courses in 2012. These included a new distance learning option, where classes are conducted online and on-site.

Activity 3

Denver botanic gardens at chatfield continues to grow, from the community supporting agriculture (csa) program to special events. Total attendance at chatfield including all events and classes was more than 125,000, a 20% increase over 2011. Similarly, the total number of volunteers involved at chatfield rose from 822 in 2011 to 1,185 in 2012. The csa program's expanded acreage for vegetable crops, served 275 subscribers, and allowed the gardens to donate 1,700 lbs. Of fresh vegetables to meals on wheels, house of hope and the gathering place. The 2012 pumpkin festival drew over 28,000 attendees in just three days.

Filer

EIN

84-0440359