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Mckee Botanical Garden Inc

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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Mckee Botanical Garden Inc

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Vero Beach, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C41
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C41
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: 3.52%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mckee 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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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

PE
Peter Benedict II
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Anita C••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Anne W••••• L•••••••
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
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Anne W••••••••••••••
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
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Barbara K•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Beth M••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Blake H••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Carol P••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Catherine K••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Christine H•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Claudia O•••
BOARD MEMBER
CY
Cynthia B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
EA
Earl J M••••• I••
BOARD MEMBER
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Elizabeth S••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Gail L M••••
BOARD MEMBER
GA
Gail M••••
BOARD MEMBER
HE
Helen C•••
BOARD MEMBER
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J E••• M••••• I••
PRESIDENT
JE
Jeffrey L•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
John J S••••••• J•
BOARD MEMBER
JO
John K••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Karen M••••
SECRETARY
KA
Katharine P H••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Kathryn F••••••
BOARD MEMBER
LA
Laurie W• C•••••
BOARD MEMBER
LO
Logan G••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$8.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Mckee Botanical Garden Inc This page 89 $3.7 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 - 119 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 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