Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
To maintain for public use, a botanical and zoological garden; to preserve and study native hawaiian and exotic flora and fauna in a natural garden setting.
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HTBG is a thriving nonprofit botanical garden, with paved trails that wind through 17 acres touching the ocean. We're dedicated to tropical plants, education, preservation of the rainforest, and the propagation of endangered species.
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To maintain for public use, a botanical and zoological garden; to preserve and study native hawaiian and exotic flora and fauna in a natural garden setting.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is a registered environment nonprofit based in Papaikou, HI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 990185842. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (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 $4M in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('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.
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is located in Papaikou, HI, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden has $4M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. 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.
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency), 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.
HTBG is a thriving nonprofit botanical garden, with paved trails that wind through 17 acres touching the ocean. We're dedicated to tropical plants, education, preservation of the rainforest, and the propagation of endangered species. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 990185842, 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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HAWAII TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN 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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Quick facts about Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
- What is Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden?
- Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Papaikou, United States. HTBG is a thriving nonprofit botanical garden, with paved trails that wind through 17 acres touching the ocean. We're dedicated to tropical plants, education, preservation of the rainforest, and the propagation of endangered species.
- When was Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden founded?
- Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden was founded in 1978.
- Who leads Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden?
- Debara J Lutkenhouse-Frost serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden located?
- Headquartered in Papaikou, United States.
- What is Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden trustworthy?
- Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 990185842.
- What is Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden's website?
- http://www.htbg.com