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Chicago Horticultural Society

We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. The chicago horticultural society operates the chicago botanic garden on land owned by the forest preserve district …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Chicago Horticultural Society

Welcome to the Chicago Botanic Garden. With 27 spectacular gardens on 385 acres, the Garden is a place of ever-changing beauty that you can stroll through daily. Feel free to spend some time on this site!

Founded
Headquarters
Glencoe, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C410
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1949

Mission

We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. The chicago horticultural society operates the chicago botanic garden on land owned by the forest preserve district of cook county.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C410
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.70%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Chicago Horticultural Society is a registered environment nonprofit based in Glencoe, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1890 and has been operating for 136 years. Its EIN is 362225482. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $68M in annual revenue. 329 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Chicago Horticultural Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 89/100.

Chicago Horticultural Society is located in Glencoe, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1890 and has been active for 136 years.

Based on official tax filings, Chicago Horticultural Society has $68M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Chicago Horticultural Society is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $68M in annual revenue. The organization has 329 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Chicago Horticultural Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Chicago Horticultural Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Welcome to the Chicago Botanic Garden. With 27 spectacular gardens on 385 acres, the Garden is a place of ever-changing beauty that you can stroll through daily. Feel free to spend some time on this site! Chicago Horticultural Society is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1890.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Chicago Horticultural Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $68M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Chicago Horticultural Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 362225482, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

JE
Jean M Franczyk
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Aida G•••••
VICE-PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES
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Allegra E B••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Andrew S•••••••
CHAIR, FINANCE & INVESTMENT
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Anita M S•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Anne L•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Anne S L•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Barbara M••••• K••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Benjamin F L••••••• J•
BOARD MEMBER
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Bob P•••••
CHAIR, AUDIT
CA
Carol A B••••••
CHAIR, BUILDINGS, GARDENS, AND VISITOR EXPERIENCE
CA
Catherine M W••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Charles V G••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Christopher E G•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Christopher M••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Craig N••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Dana A•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Diana S F•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Diane S L•••
BOARD MEMBER
DI
Diane V• L•••
BOARD MEMBER
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Elena K••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Ellis M G••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Ernest C W•••
BOARD MEMBER
ER
Ernest W T••••• J•
BOARD MEMBER
FR
Fred S•••••
EXECUTIVE VP & Director
GE
George A P••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Chicago Botanic Garden Kicks Off Holiday Season With Annual Lightscape Preview Party - Modern Luxury
Mar 2026
www.modernluxury.com
Chicago Botanic Garden and others accused of negligence after 2 women allegedly injured at Lightscape - therecordnorthsh
Jan 2026
www.therecordnorthshore.org
2 seriously injured in display collapse at Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape event: Lawsuit - NBC 5 Chicago
Jan 2026
www.nbcchicago.com
Form filed
$68.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Betty Bergstrom Obituary - Chicago, IL (1931-2018) - Chicago Tribune
Jun 2024
www.chicagotribune.com
Form filed
$76.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Chicago Botanic Garden: A Premier Wedding Venue & Oasis - Modern Luxury
Apr 2023
www.modernluxury.com
Form filed
$77.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$72.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Chicago Botanic Garden To Begin Charging For Admission - Patch
Jun 2021
patch.com
Form filed
$53.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$88.3M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$49.3M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Chicago Botanic Garden’s Summer Dinner Dance: Fundraising for a living museum - Chicago Tribune
Jun 2018
www.chicagotribune.com
Form filed
$49.8M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Photos from the Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier - Time Out Worldwide
Mar 2017
www.timeout.com
Form filed
$50.1M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$49.7M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA
Attorney Bob Finke named chair of Horticultural Society - Crain's Chicago Business
Aug 2012
www.chicagobusiness.com
GPW: Chicago Botanic Garden Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center - Greenroofs.com
Mar 2011
www.greenroofs.com

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Chicago Horticultural Society This page 77 $68.1 million -
Bass River Day Activity Program Inc 89 $13.5 million -
3rivers Incorporated 89 $14.0 million -
Utah Open Lands Conservation Association Inc 89 $11.4 million -
Truckee Donner Land Trust 89 $10.5 million -
Earthshare 89 $37.3 million -
Chesapeake Bay Trust 89 $36.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 329 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Chicago Horticultural Society

What is Chicago Horticultural Society?
Chicago Horticultural Society is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Glencoe, United States. Welcome to the Chicago Botanic Garden. With 27 spectacular gardens on 385 acres, the Garden is a place of ever-changing beauty that you can stroll through daily. Feel free to spend some time on this site!
When was Chicago Horticultural Society founded?
Chicago Horticultural Society was founded in 1890.
Who leads Chicago Horticultural Society?
Jean M Franczyk serves as President & CEO.
Where is Chicago Horticultural Society located?
Headquartered in Glencoe, United States.
What is Chicago Horticultural Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Chicago Horticultural Society trustworthy?
Chicago Horticultural Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Chicago Horticultural Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362225482.
What is Chicago Horticultural Society's website?
http://www.chicagobotanic.org