Botanic Gardens Conservation International U S Inc
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 …
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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
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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.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBotanic 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BOTANIC GARDENS CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL U S INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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4 articles found
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Global ex situ Conservation of Palms: Living Treasures for Research and Education - Frontiers
Ex Situ Conservation of Large and Small Plant Populations Illustrates Limitations of Common Conservation Metrics - The University of Chicago Press: Journals
Botanic garden solutions to the plant extinction crisis - Westwood - 2021 - PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET - Wiley
Executive Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden: Who is Holly Shimizu? - AllGov
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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
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 37 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo 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