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Holden Arboretum

Public charity
DBA: % JAMES W ANSBERRY
Environment · KIRTLAND, OH · EIN 34-0750346

About

The holden arboretum connects people with the wonder, beauty, and value of trees and plants, to inspire action for healthy communities.

In care of James W Ansberry

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Environment
Employees
299
Volunteers
707

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-09-30
Revenue
$11.8M
Expenses
$11.7M
Assets
$198.8M
Liabilities
$1.3M

Financial history

$11.9M$5.9M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $11.8M · Peak FY2023: $11.9M · Avg: $10.5M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$41K
Grants Given
HOLDEN ARBORETUM
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Address

9500 Sperry RD
Kirtland, OH, 44094-514

Governance

Voting board members30
Independent members30
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %70.6%
Permanent endowment %9.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Retained by contractors$55K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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