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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc

To provide bayfront sanctuaries connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our regional history.

Environment Sarasota, FL EIN 591848965 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc

Selby Gardens’ bayfront sanctuaries are focused on connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our regional history.

Founded
Headquarters
Sarasota, FL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
C410
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1979

Mission

To provide bayfront sanctuaries connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our regional history.

Focus areas & reach

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

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: 1.84%
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

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Sarasota, FL, 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 591848965. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $18M in annual revenue. 139 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc 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.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc is located in Sarasota, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.

Based on official tax filings, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc has $18M 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.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $18M in annual revenue. The organization has 139 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc. 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.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc 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.

Selby Gardens’ bayfront sanctuaries are focused on connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our regional history. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $18M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 591848965, 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 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

JE
Jennifer Rominiecki
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AA
Aaron B••••••
Trustee
AN
Angel L•••
Highest Compensated Employee
AR
Ariane D•••
Trustee
AU
Audrey R••••••
Trustee
BR
Bruce S•••••••
Trustee
CO
Cornelia M•••••
Trustee
CR
Crystal B•••••
COO & General Counsel
DA
David B••••
Highest Compensated Employee
ER
Eric F••••••
Treasurer & CFO
GR
Greg L••••••••
Highest Compensated Employee
HE
Hermione G•••••
Highest Compensated Employee
J
J A•••••• A•••••••
Trustee
JE
Jeannie H•••••••
Highest Compensated Employee
JE
Jeannie R••••••
Trustee
JE
Jean W•••••• G••••••••
Trustee
JE
Jennifer R•••••••••
President & CEO
JO
Joel M•••••••••
Chair
KA
Katherine M•••••••
Trustee
KE
Keith M••••
Trustee
MA
Marcy K••••
Trustee
MA
Margaret W•••
Trustee
MA
Marianne M•••••
Trustee
MA
Marlo T•••••
Highest Compensated Employee
MA
Mary B•••••••••••••
Trustee
MI
Michael M•••••••••
Highest Compensated Employee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$17.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$17.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$31.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$19.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$11.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$9.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc This page 89 $17.6 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 139 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

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Quick facts about Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc

What is Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc?
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Sarasota, United States. Selby Gardens’ bayfront sanctuaries are focused on connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our regional history.
When was Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc founded?
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc was founded in 1978.
Who leads Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc?
Jennifer Rominiecki serves as CEO.
Where is Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc located?
Headquartered in Sarasota, United States.
What is Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc trustworthy?
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc 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 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 591848965.
What is Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc's website?
http://www.selby.org