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Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden inspires people to value plants, garden design and the natural world by cultivating plant collections of the Allegheny Plateau and temperate regions, creating display gardens, …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a youth development organization based in OAKDALE, United States. Annual revenue: $3.0 million. EIN: 251648405.

Founded
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
O99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden inspires people to value plants, garden design and the natural world by cultivating plant collections of the Allegheny Plateau and temperate regions, creating display gardens, conducting educational programs and conserving the environment.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O99Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 22%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.91%
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

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 251648405. 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. 188 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden 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 youth development charities in United States is 89/100.

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is located in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden has $4M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 188 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Pittsburgh Botanic 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.

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden 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.

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a youth development organization based in OAKDALE, United States. Annual revenue: $3.0 million. EIN: 251648405. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Pittsburgh Botanic Garden's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $4M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Pittsburgh Botanic Garden are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 251648405, 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

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

RO
Robert S Mermelstein
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alexander C S••••• I••
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Alexander S•••••
Director
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Amanda D••••••
Director
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Basil C••
Director
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Beverlynn E•••••
Director
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Bonita A C••••••••
Director
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Brenna W•••
Treasurer
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Brian K••••••••
Director
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Caitlin S•••••
Director
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Carl G•••••
Director
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Christopher A•••
Director
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Christopher B••••
Director
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David T•••
Director
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Diana F•••••
Director
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Edward J Y••••
Director
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Edward Y••••
Director
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Elie S•••
Director
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Elizabeth A••••
Director
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Elizabeth S A••••
Director
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Jeanne B B••••••
Director
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Jeanne B B•••••
Director
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Jeffrey B•••••••
Director
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Jill S P•••••••••••
Director
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John K••••
Director
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John M••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$3.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$4.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden This page 89 $3.8 million -
Rhizome Action Network Inc 90 $1.0 million 85%
Virginia Valor Fc Llc 90 $2.9 million 88%
Well Child Conference of Elgin 89 $2.7 million -
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck … 89 $2.6 million -
Beyond the Ball Nfp 89 $1.5 million -
Rochester Childfirst Network 89 $6.0 million -
Butte Family Ymca Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Communities in Schools of Peninsula 89 $1.6 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 - 188 disclosed in the public registry.

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

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Quick facts about Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

What is Pittsburgh Botanic Garden?
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Pittsburgh, United States. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a youth development organization based in OAKDALE, United States. Annual revenue: $3.0 million. EIN: 251648405.
When was Pittsburgh Botanic Garden founded?
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden was founded in 1991.
Who leads Pittsburgh Botanic Garden?
Robert S Mermelstein serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Pittsburgh Botanic Garden located?
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, United States.
What is Pittsburgh Botanic Garden's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Pittsburgh Botanic Garden trustworthy?
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden 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 Pittsburgh Botanic Garden's registration number?
IRS EIN: 251648405.
What is Pittsburgh Botanic Garden's website?
http://www.pittsburghbotanicgarden.org