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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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· 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 119 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Mckee Botanical Garden 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.
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. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Mckee Botanical Garden Inc 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 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.
Mckee Botanical Garden 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.
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 a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Mckee Botanical Garden Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. 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.
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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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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, United States.
- What is Mckee Botanical Garden Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Mckee Botanical Garden Inc trustworthy?
- Mckee Botanical Garden 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 Mckee Botanical Garden Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 651189895.
- What is Mckee Botanical Garden Inc's website?
- http://www.mckeegarden.org