KEY WEST BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY INC
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KEY WEST BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY INC
EIN: 65-0084855
Mission
To preserve, develop, and expand the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden as an arboretum, botanical garden, museum, wildlife refuge, habitat and educational center for threatened, endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna, both resident and migratory, of the Florida Keys, Cuba and the Caribbean Basin; and it shall serve as a center for the study of and research into such flora and fauna so as to encourage the conservation and promote the benefits of native plants and wildlife.
Ruling year
1989
Executive Director
Mr. Misha D. McRAE
General Manager
Mrs. Karen Frank-Noll
Main address
5210 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040 USA
EIN
65-0084855
Natural resources
Botanical gardens
Environmental education
Population served
Children and youth
Adults
Families
Non-adult children
NTEE code
Botanical Gardens, Arboreta and Botanical Organizations (C41)
Natural Resource Conservation and Protection (C30)
Environmental Education and Outdoor Survival Programs (C60)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reports Download other documentsWhat we aim to solve
Addressing and educating the public on the need to protect, preserve and conserve native habitat in the lower keys is the main problem our organization is working to address. With knowledge there is power, and the protection of our environment is paramount to our health, wellness and future generation.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Preservation
Preserve, develop, and expand the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden as an arboretum, botanical garden, museum, wildlife refuge, and habitat.
Public Awareness
Educate public about the threatened, endangered and endemic flora and fauna of the Florida Keys, Cuba and the Caribbean Basin.
Youth Education
Educate children about the threatened, endangered, and
endemic flora and fauna of the Florida Keys, Cuba and the Caribbean Basin. Educate children about eh importance and the
benefits of native plants and wildlife. Educate children about natural sciences in their local environment.
Conservation
Conduct conservation programs to understand and propagate threatened and
endangered endemic species of native flora and fauna.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
APGA 2020
External reviews
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total number of paid admissions
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Population(s) Served
Age groups, Family relationships
Related Program
Public Awareness
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of free admissions
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Public Awareness
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of students showing interest in topics related to STEM
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Population(s) Served
Age groups, Family relationships
Related Program
Youth Education
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) developed
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Youth Education
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
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Increasing
Number of participants attending course/session/workshop
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Youth Education
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
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Increasing
Number of multi-year grants received
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Youth Education
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of new grants received
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Public Awareness
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of press articles published
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Public Awareness
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of IUCN Red List species with habitats in areas affected by operations
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Population(s) Served
Age groups
Related Program
Preservation
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of public events held to further mission
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Public Awareness
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
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Age groups
Related Program
Conservation
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Area of land, in hectares, directly controlled by the organization
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Conservation
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of critically endangered species in the region that have their conservation needs assessed
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Population(s) Served
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Related Program
Conservation
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of organizational partners
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Conservation
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of species of native plants in the area(s)
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Conservation
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of overall donors
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Conservation
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
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Increasing
Number of countries represented by visitors
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Conservation
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total dollars received in contributions
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Conservation
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of volunteer hours contributed to the organization
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Preservation
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
To preserve, develop, and expand the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden as an arboretum, botanical garden, museum, wildlife refuge, habitat and educational center for threatened, endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna, both resident and migratory, of the Florida Keys, Cuba and the Caribbean Basin; and it shall serve as a center for the study of and research into such flora and fauna so as to encourage the conservation and promote the benefits of native plants and wildlife.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Starting at the earliest age then forward to continued education, provide the knowledge concerning the plight of our environment and the pressure placed on natural habit preservation and make it a priority. By addressing and educating the issues, we garner a vested interest in not only the future of the Key West Tropical Forest \u0026 Botanical Garden, but for native habitat world wide. Once one is vested, they are more inclined to do something about it: actively, politically and consciously.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Key West Tropical Forest \u0026 Botanical Garden applies for and has received grants in support of our 2 educators that reach over 3500 Keys area and other states school children through hands on and virtual public, private, charter and home school programs. Starting with \u0027Toddler Storytime\u0027 on Tuesdays, to school children classes in our \u0027Living Lab\u0027 science and environmental studies, we expand upon it with our Garden Guardian (adult) and Garden Companion (children) Programs to learn about the flora and fauna of the area and how to care for it, then onto our children summer programs. For adult education, the \u0027Speaker Series\u0027, a once a month December - June, provides presentations from keynote speakers both in and out of our county on current environmental topics that include gardening, birding, butterfly conservation, horticulture, sea level rise, wildlife conservation and more. Our Docent Program provides an intense 6-week workshop every other year to train interested individuals on the flora and fauna of our collection who then share their knowledge with our Guardians.\nThe organizations 4 signature community events, GardenFest Key West (annual education and plant sale), Migration Mania (children\u0027s program), A Screaming Green Halloween (children\u0027s fall event), Key West Art in the Garden (recycled materials into art) and the Lower Keys Fall Migration Mania (adult education) fulfills the mission and invites key conservation officials, Colleges and organizations into our efforts.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Added a free, 1 once a week Toddler Storytime as a community outreach opportunity to our education program. Turned our focus on 3rd - 5th grade STEM based curriculum in the sciences and environment and added a summer children\u0027s program for at risk youth.\nGarnered and maintains a strong partnership with the Boys \u0026 Girls Club of the lower Keys and the Monroe County Library in Key West.\nProvide 5 Speaker Series presentations annually\nPublished a 2nd edition 80th Anniversary Garden Guide of the Tropical Forest \u0026 Botanical Garden\u0027s collection on display.\nSustained damage and facilitated recovery from Hurricane IRMA (on-going).\nTrained and expanded our Docent Program from 6 to 9 trained Docents for education, garden maintenance and private tours.\nProtected and maintained 3 areas of critical concern for 83 years celebrated in 2019.\nAdded 2 ECO-Travel programs
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
All age groups Pre K - Adult by use of questionnaires and surveys.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
We now provide our adult education and presentations virtually to accommodate the global community during this pandemic
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2021 info
9.15
Months of cash in 2021 info
11.9
Fringe rate in 2021 info
9%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
KEY WEST BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY INC
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
KEY WEST BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY INC
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of KEY WEST BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY INC’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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| Profitability info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $641,900 | -$514,216 | $155,722 | -$122,418 | -$107,379 |
| As % of expenses | 149.1% | -93.2% | 38.2% | -22.6% | -23.1% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $514,624 | -$527,532 | $128,228 | -$150,072 | -$138,736 |
| As % of expenses | 92.3% | -93.4% | 29.5% | -26.4% | -27.9% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $1,055,659 | $327,550 | $444,164 | $760,932 | $366,584 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 202.3% | -69.0% | 35.6% | 71.3% | -51.8% |
| Program services revenue | 8.5% | 15.2% | 17.3% | 8.6% | 30.9% |
| Membership dues | 1.9% | 4.2% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Investment income | 1.4% | 7.9% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Government grants | 5.9% | 20.8% | 4.6% | 6.6% | 10.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 18.0% | 51.3% | 64.0% | 79.3% | 32.9% |
| Other revenue | 64.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 17.3% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $430,503 | $551,644 | $407,291 | $541,344 | $465,647 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 80.3% | 28.1% | -26.2% | 32.9% | -14.0% |
| Personnel | 43.5% | 46.9% | 68.6% | 56.3% | 61.1% |
| Professional fees | 17.0% | 17.5% | 9.2% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Occupancy | 6.4% | 6.3% | 8.3% | 7.2% | 0.0% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 33.0% | 29.3% | 13.9% | 31.8% | 33.9% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $557,779 | $564,960 | $434,785 | $568,998 | $497,004 |
| One month of savings | $35,875 | $45,970 | $33,941 | $45,112 | $38,804 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $179,327 | $58,557 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $593,654 | $790,257 | $527,283 | $614,110 | $535,808 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 21.9 | 6.4 | 10.3 | 14.1 | 11.9 |
| Months of cash and investments | 21.9 | 6.4 | 10.3 | 14.1 | 11.9 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 19.3 | 0.0 | 2.9 | -0.6 | -3.9 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $784,017 | $293,541 | $348,547 | $634,513 | $463,481 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $8,373 | $14,584 | $3,208 | $24,090 | $735 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $1,854,056 | $2,033,382 | $2,091,940 | $2,095,159 | $2,071,775 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 97.5% | 89.5% | 88.3% | 89.5% | 90.2% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 1.9% | 9.5% | 2.1% | 9.4% | 3.8% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $740,990 | $213,458 | $341,686 | $191,614 | $52,879 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $43,592 | $5,252 | $3,928 | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $522,406 | $881,905 | $741,041 | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $565,998 | $887,157 | $744,969 | $1,055,575 | $1,225,861 |
| Total net assets | $1,306,988 | $1,100,615 | $1,086,655 | $1,247,189 | $1,278,740 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Mr. Misha D. McRAE
Misha McRae has been in a leadership position within the Garden since 2000. \u00A0He was promoted to Executive Director in August 2012.
General Manager
Karen Frank-Noll
With and extensive history in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, Mrs. Frank-Noll brought the necessary skills to the organization since April 2017. Formerly employed as the CFO and Director of Human Resources for Island Home Care, she was responsible for all day-to-day financial, HR and office management functions including Social Media platforms. \nA resident of Key West since August of 2006, she found herself a regular visitor to the Botanical Gardens through many of its programs over the years: \u201Clocals\u201D Sundays, the Native Plant Nursery plant sales for her yard, attended weddings, fundraising events, and, as a member of Key West Comparsa has performed for fundraising events on occasion.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
KEY WEST BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY INC
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
KEY WEST BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY INC
Board of directorsas of 02/07/2023
Board of directors data
Ed Cunningham
No Affiliation
Term: 2017 - 2023
Ms. Joy Taylor
No Affiliation
Term: 2016 - 2022
Carole DeHart
No Affiliation
Audrey Thompson
No affiliation
Bernard Rasch
No Affiliation
Joy Taylor
No Affiliation
Ed Cunningham
No Affiliation
Susan Beale
No Affiliation
Dick Rezba
No Affiliation
John Rouge
College of the Florida Keys
Mary Chandler
No Affiliation
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
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Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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