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John J Tyler Arboretum

To conserve our historic landscapes and connect people with the natural world.

Environment Media, PA EIN 231417540 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About John J Tyler Arboretum

Discover 650 acres of natural wonder!

Founded
Headquarters
Media, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C410
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1942

Mission

To conserve our historic landscapes and connect people with the natural world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C410
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

John J Tyler Arboretum is a registered environment nonprofit based in Media, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1933 and has been operating for 93 years. Its EIN is 231417540. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 96 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

John J Tyler Arboretum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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.

John J Tyler Arboretum is located in Media, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1933 and has been active for 93 years.

Based on official tax filings, John J Tyler Arboretum has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

John J Tyler Arboretum is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 96 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for John J Tyler Arboretum. 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.

John J Tyler Arboretum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (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.

Among environment charities registered in United States: John J Tyler Arboretum's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to John J Tyler Arboretum are generally tax-deductible in the United States. John J Tyler Arboretum is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231417540, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

KA
Kathryn Ombam
Interim Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Andrew W H••••••
TRUSTEE (RESIGNED MARCH 2021)
AN
Angela H••••••••
TRUSTEE (RESIGNED MARCH 2021)
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David C•••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David M C•••••••
TRUSTEE (RESIGNED MAY 2023)
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Dennis W••••••
TRUSTEE
DO
Don H•••••
TRUSTEE
DO
Doug N••••••••
TRUSTEE
ER
Eric C••••••
TRUSTEE
FR
Frannie R•••••
TRUSTEE
HE
Heather S•••••••
PRESIDENT
JA
James R F••••••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jeffrey W••••
TRUSTEE (RESIGNED OCTOBER 2023)
JE
Jessica S•••••
TRUSTEE (RESIGNED JULY 2023)
JO
John M E••••
VICE PRESIDENT
KA
Kathryn O••••
INTERIM E.D. FEB 2023 - MAY 2023
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Kelly F••••••
TRUSTEE (RESIGNED JUNE 2023)
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Ken R•••
TRUSTEE
MA
Mandy S•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MA
Marguerite K••••••
TRUSTEE
MA
Marilyn W••••
TRUSTEE
MI
Michael S••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF MAY 2023)
MI
Michelle L••••
SECRETARY
MI
Mike S••••
Executive Director
RE
Rena B••••••
TRUSTEE
RE
Rena H••••••••• B••••••
TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$3.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
John J Tyler Arboretum This page 89 $2.6 million -
Friends of Casco Bay 89 $1.3 million -
Drive Clean Colorado 89 $1.3 million -
Chesapeake Climate Action Network 89 $4.0 million -
Jackson Hole Land Trust 89 $7.9 million -
Citizens for Pennsylvanias Future 89 $3.2 million -
Huron River Watershed Council 89 $5.1 million -
Climate Action Reserve 89 $5.8 million -
Alaska Conservation Foundation 89 $8.0 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 96 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 John J Tyler Arboretum

What is John J Tyler Arboretum?
John J Tyler Arboretum is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Media, United States. Discover 650 acres of natural wonder!
When was John J Tyler Arboretum founded?
John J Tyler Arboretum was founded in 1933.
Who leads John J Tyler Arboretum?
Kathryn Ombam serves as Interim Executive Director.
Where is John J Tyler Arboretum located?
Headquartered in Media, United States.
What is John J Tyler Arboretum's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is John J Tyler Arboretum trustworthy?
John J Tyler Arboretum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 John J Tyler Arboretum's registration number?
IRS EIN: 231417540.
What is John J Tyler Arboretum's website?
http://www.tylerarboretum.org