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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· 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $110M in annual revenue. 270 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
New York Botanical Garden has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('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 91/100.
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 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% 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 a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large 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.
New York Botanical Garden has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. 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.
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 a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1891.
Among environment charities registered in United States: New York Botanical Garden's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. 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.
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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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Neutral'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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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, United States.
- What is New York Botanical Garden's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is New York Botanical Garden trustworthy?
- New York Botanical Garden has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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