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Botanic gardens conservation international (bgci) was founded in the u.k. In 1987 to link botanic gardens as a cooperating global network for effective plant conservation. The organization encompasses …

Botanic Gardens Conservation

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc

Botanic gardens conservation international (U.S.), inc., bgcI (U.S.), coordinates activities with bgcI in the u.k to strengthen the organization's ability to initiate and faciliate partnerships between botanic gardens in the united states and gardens in other countries, but with a special focus on the americas. BgcI (U.S.) plans to build a team of scientific, education and development professionals who will enhance global plant conservation efforts and conservation education in the western hemisphere

Founded
Headquarters
Boylston, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C034
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

Botanic gardens conservation international (bgci) was founded in the u.k. In 1987 to link botanic gardens as a cooperating global network for effective plant conservation. The organization encompasses more than 500 botanic gardens members in 117 countries. Bgci provides tehcnical guidance, data, publications and policy leadership for conservation projects and education programs through conferences, workshops, training courses and manuals. Bgci also maintains a growing database of rare and endangered plants held in more than 300 botanic gardens worldwide. Bgci helps strengthen regional and national networks of gardens in many parts of the world and bridges worldwide cooperation to the efforts of each member garden.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 25.60%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 18.9% of total expenses ($93,359 of $494,751).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the peer average (72%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 80% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Boylston, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 650815620. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $365K in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 650815620. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc is located in Boylston, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc has $365K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $365K in annual revenue. The organization has 37 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Botanic gardens conservation international (U.S.), inc., bgcI (U.S.), coordinates activities with bgcI in the u.k to strengthen the organization's ability to initiate and faciliate partnerships between botanic gardens in the united states and gardens in other countries, but with a special focus on the americas. BgcI (U.S.) plans to build a team of scientific, education and development professionals who will enhance global plant conservation efforts and conservation education in the western hemisphere Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $365K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 650815620, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Mark R•••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Global ex situ Conservation of Palms: Living Treasures for Research and Education - Frontiers
Sep 2021
www.frontiersin.org
Ex Situ Conservation of Large and Small Plant Populations Illustrates Limitations of Common Conservation Metrics - The U
Mar 2021
www.journals.uchicago.edu
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Botanic garden solutions to the plant extinction crisis - Westwood - 2021 - PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET - Wiley
Aug 2020
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Executive Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden: Who is Holly Shimizu? - AllGov
Oct 2010
www.allgov.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 37 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1999
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc

What is Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc?
Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boylston, United States. Botanic gardens conservation international (U.S.), inc., bgcI (U.S.), coordinates activities with bgcI in the u.k to strengthen the organization's ability to initiate and faciliate partnerships between botanic gardens in the united states and gardens in other countries, but with a special focus on the americas. BgcI (U.S.) plans to build a team of scientific, education and development professionals who will enhance global plant conservation efforts and conservation education in the western hemisphere
When was Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc founded?
Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc was founded in 1999.
Who leads Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc?
Mark Richardson serves as Executive Director.
Where is Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc located?
Headquartered in Boylston, MA, United States.
What is Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc trustworthy?
Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 650815620.
What is Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc's website?
http://www.bgci.org/USA/BGCIUS