New England Botanical Club Inc
The mission of the New England Botanical Society (sic New England Botanical Club, Inc.) is to increase knowledge and appreciation of the flora of New England.
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Richard Primack is a Professor of Plant Ecology at Boston University with interests in plant ecology, conservation biology, and climate change. He served as
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Mission
The mission of the New England Botanical Society (sic New England Botanical Club, Inc.) is to increase knowledge and appreciation of the flora of New England.
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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- Established in 1896, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNew England Botanical Club Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Cambridge, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1896 and has been operating for 130 years. Its EIN is 046042239. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $131K in annual revenue. 80 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
New England Botanical Club Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 046042239. 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.
New England Botanical Club Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
New England Botanical Club Inc is located in Cambridge, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1896 and has been active for 130 years.
Based on official tax filings, New England Botanical Club Inc has $131K in annual revenue. It allocates 41% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
New England Botanical Club 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 small organization. It has $131K in annual revenue. The organization has 80 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for New England Botanical Club Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, New England Botanical Club 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 41% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
Richard Primack is a Professor of Plant Ecology at Boston University with interests in plant ecology, conservation biology, and climate change. He served as New England Botanical Club Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1896.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 41% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $131K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to New England Botanical Club Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. New England Botanical Club Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 046042239, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (24)
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 80 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 80 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 · 1896
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about New England Botanical Club Inc
- What is New England Botanical Club Inc?
- New England Botanical Club Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cambridge, United States. Richard Primack is a Professor of Plant Ecology at Boston University with interests in plant ecology, conservation biology, and climate change. He served as
- When was New England Botanical Club Inc founded?
- New England Botanical Club Inc was founded in 1896.
- Who leads New England Botanical Club Inc?
- W Donald Hudson Jr serves as Treasurer.
- Where is New England Botanical Club Inc located?
- Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, United States.
- What is New England Botanical Club Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 41% of expenses go to program services.
- Is New England Botanical Club Inc trustworthy?
- New England Botanical Club Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 New England Botanical Club Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 046042239.
- What is New England Botanical Club Inc's website?
- http://www.rhodora.org