About
To develop an urban botanical garden by transforming a landfill and creating a place where nature prospers and people thrive through education, entertainment, community, and tourism.
Donations are tax-deductible
Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2024-12-31Financial history
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $7.4M · Peak FY2019: $8.3M · Avg: $4.5M
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
WATERFRONT BOTANICAL GARDENS INC
Address
1800 Marinas EDGE Way
Louisville, KY, 40206-000
Governance
Voting board members24
Independent members24
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
Compensation practices
Severance paymentsYes
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Initial contract exceptionNo
Financial detail (Schedule D)
Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %99.8%
Endowment held by related orgYes
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$177K
Net to org$115K
Retained by contractors$63K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
Public records
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