New York Botanical Garden
A museum of plants and a scientific research center devoted to the study of plants and their uses. It is the garden's mission to improve public understanding of …
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The New York Botanical Garden is an advocate for the plant world. The Garden pursues its mission through its role as a museum of living plant collections arranged in gardens and landscapes across its National Historic Landmark site; through its comprehensive education programs in horticulture and plant science; and through the wide-ranging research programs of the International Plant Science Center.
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Mission
A museum of plants and a scientific research center devoted to the study of plants and their uses. It is the garden's mission to improve public understanding of the natural world, horticulture, and the relationships between plants and people. It is also the garden's mission to expand humanity's knowledge of plants and how they are utilized.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show New York Botanical Garden with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1891, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% 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
- 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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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNew York Botanical Garden is a registered environment nonprofit based in Bronx, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1891 and has been operating for 135 years. Its EIN is 131693134. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $110M in annual revenue. 270 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
New York Botanical Garden's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131693134. 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 York Botanical Garden has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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.
New York Botanical Garden is located in Bronx, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1891 and has been active for 135 years.
Based on official tax filings, New York Botanical Garden has $110M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 77% for environment charities in United States. 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.
New York Botanical Garden 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 major organization. It has $110M in annual revenue. The organization has 270 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for New York Botanical Garden. 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, New York Botanical Garden 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 77%). 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.
The New York Botanical Garden is an advocate for the plant world. The Garden pursues its mission through its role as a museum of living plant collections arranged in gardens and landscapes across its National Historic Landmark site; through its comprehensive education programs in horticulture and plant science; and through the wide-ranging research programs of the International Plant Science Center. New York Botanical Garden is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1891.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $110M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to New York Botanical Garden are generally tax-deductible in the United States. New York Botanical Garden is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 131693134, 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN 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 FY2024 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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'Flower Power' exhibit celebrating the 1960s coming to New York Botanical Garden - News12 | New Jersey
NYBG is throwing a massive flower-powered psychedelic garden party this summer - Time Out Worldwide
Savannah Botanical Garden in Bloom - scaddistrict.com
Move over, Snoopy! Moomins take over New York Botanical Garden - wallpaper.com
Summer of Moomin at the New York Botanical Garden - Moomin
New York Botanical Garden scientist sexually harassed on social media — gets so bad that comments are now blocked - New York Post
Flower Power Opens at the New York Botanical Garden on May 23, 2026 - ILoveNY.com
The New York Botanical Garden’s Annual Orchid Dinner was a Love Letter to the City - Vogue
The Native Plant Garden at the New York Botanical Garden - American Society of Landscape Architects
Weiss/Manfredi to redesign parts of New York Botanical Garden - The Architect’s Newspaper
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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 - 270 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 270 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 · 1891
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about New York Botanical Garden
- What is New York Botanical Garden?
- New York Botanical Garden is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bronx, United States. The New York Botanical Garden is an advocate for the plant world. The Garden pursues its mission through its role as a museum of living plant collections arranged in gardens and landscapes across its National Historic Landmark site; through its comprehensive education programs in horticulture and plant science; and through the wide-ranging research programs of the International Plant Science Center.
- When was New York Botanical Garden founded?
- New York Botanical Garden was founded in 1891.
- Who leads New York Botanical Garden?
- Emily Schwarz serves as CFO.
- Where is New York Botanical Garden located?
- Headquartered in Bronx, NY, United States.
- What is New York Botanical Garden's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is New York Botanical Garden trustworthy?
- New York Botanical Garden has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 New York Botanical Garden's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 131693134.
- What is New York Botanical Garden's website?
- http://www.nybg.org