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McKee's Jungle Lights is the most expansive and immersive holiday light experience on the Treasure Coast. With 25 nights to explore the garden, making it easy for the whole family to enjoy.
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Mckee Botanical Garden Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% 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
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMckee Botanical Garden Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Vero Beach, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 651189895. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 119 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Mckee Botanical Garden Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 651189895. 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.
Mckee Botanical Garden Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% 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.
Mckee Botanical Garden Inc is located in Vero Beach, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Mckee Botanical Garden Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Mckee Botanical Garden 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 medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 119 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Mckee Botanical Garden 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Mckee Botanical Garden 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 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
McKee's Jungle Lights is the most expansive and immersive holiday light experience on the Treasure Coast. With 25 nights to explore the garden, making it easy for the whole family to enjoy. Mckee Botanical Garden Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Mckee Botanical Garden Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 651189895, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Rare corpse flower could bloom at any moment at Vero Beach Botanical Garden - WPEC
Rare corpse flower could bloom at any moment at Vero Beach Botanical Garden - WPEC
Rare corpse flower could bloom at any moment at Vero Beach Botanical Garden - WPEC
Corpse flower nicknamed 'Princess Pungent' set to bloom at McKee Botanical Garden - WFLX
12 Best Botanical Gardens in Florida: Flowers, Trees, Tranquility - Florida Back Roads Travel
Garden growth spurt: Gatekeepers fete McKee’s ‘milestone year’ - Vero News
Jungle Lights display at McKee Botanical Garden highlights 'Amazonia' - Treasure Coast News
Jungle Lights display at McKee Botanical Gardens captivates visitors - Treasure Coast News
McKee Botanical Gardens: A daycation hotspot - FOX 35 Orlando
McKee Garden’s rare and exotic orchids feel the love - Vero News
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 119 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 119 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 · 2003
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Mckee Botanical Garden Inc
- What is Mckee Botanical Garden Inc?
- Mckee Botanical Garden Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Vero Beach, United States. McKee's Jungle Lights is the most expansive and immersive holiday light experience on the Treasure Coast. With 25 nights to explore the garden, making it easy for the whole family to enjoy.
- When was Mckee Botanical Garden Inc founded?
- Mckee Botanical Garden Inc was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Mckee Botanical Garden Inc?
- Peter Benedict II serves as President.
- Where is Mckee Botanical Garden Inc located?
- Headquartered in Vero Beach, FL, United States.
- What is Mckee Botanical Garden Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Mckee Botanical Garden Inc trustworthy?
- Mckee Botanical Garden Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Mckee Botanical Garden Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 651189895.
- What is Mckee Botanical Garden Inc's website?
- http://www.mckeegarden.org