Home Countries United States Environment Worcester County Horticultural Society
Worcester County Horticultural Society logo

Worcester County Horticultural Society

New england botanic garden at tower hill creates experiences with plants that inspire people and improve the world.

Environment Boylston, MA EIN: 041988945 (IRS) Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Worcester County Horticultural Society

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. We couldn't find a direct donate page, so visit their site.

Visit nebg.org
87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Worcester County Horticultural Society

Visit New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill today! Open to the public year-round for garden viewing, trail walking, and opportunities.

Founded
Headquarters
Boylston, MA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
C420
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1983

Mission

New england botanic garden at tower hill creates experiences with plants that inspire people and improve the world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 68%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.97%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.68
Program$0.68

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Worcester County Horticultural Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1842, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Worcester County Horticultural Society is a registered environment nonprofit based in Boylston, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1842 and has been operating for 184 years. Its EIN is 041988945. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 122 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Worcester County Horticultural Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 041988945. 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.

Worcester County Horticultural Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('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 90/100.

Worcester County Horticultural Society is located in Boylston, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1842 and has been active for 184 years.

Based on official tax filings, Worcester County Horticultural Society has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% 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.

Worcester County Horticultural Society is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 122 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Worcester County Horticultural Society. 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, Worcester County Horticultural Society 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 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.

Visit New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill today! Open to the public year-round for garden viewing, trail walking, and opportunities. Worcester County Horticultural Society is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1842.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Worcester County Horticultural Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Worcester County Horticultural Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 041988945, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
68% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
Unlock exact figures

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.
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
123

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

EM
Emily W•••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

See full names, roles, and stories

25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.

Already have an account? Log in
Sign up to view

Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$8.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$10.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
See all cause areas in United States

Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 122 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 122 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1842
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Are you the owner or a board member?

If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.

Quick facts about Worcester County Horticultural Society

What is Worcester County Horticultural Society?
Worcester County Horticultural Society is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Boylston, United States. Visit New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill today! Open to the public year-round for garden viewing, trail walking, and opportunities.
When was Worcester County Horticultural Society founded?
Worcester County Horticultural Society was founded in 1842.
Who leads Worcester County Horticultural Society?
Emily Wood serves as Treasurer.
Where is Worcester County Horticultural Society located?
Headquartered in Boylston, MA, United States.
What is Worcester County Horticultural Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is Worcester County Horticultural Society trustworthy?
Worcester County Horticultural Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Worcester County Horticultural Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 041988945.
What is Worcester County Horticultural Society's website?
http://nebg.org