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WEST Michigan Horticultural Society INC

Public charity990-T FY2023
DBA: DBA FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS
Environment · GRAND RAPIDS, MI · EIN 38-2394044
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About

To promote the enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment and the arts. The most significant activity is to allow guests to experience horticulture and the arts.

DBA DBA Frederik Meijer Gardens

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Environment
Employees
404
Volunteers
711

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-09-30
Revenue
$32.8M
Expenses
$33.4M
Assets
$416.1M
Liabilities
$7.5M

Financial history

$135.4M$67.7M$0
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $32.8M · Peak FY2017: $135.4M · Avg: $42.1M
WEST MICHIGAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY INC
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Address

1000 E Beltline AVE NE
Grand Rapids, MI, 49525-580

Governance

Voting board members30
Independent members29
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardNo

Compensation practices

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

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Permanent endowment %70.3%
Endowment held by related orgYes
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