Form 990 for tax year 2024
Filed by ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN CONSERVANCY NON-PROFIT CORPORATION.
Totals
- Total revenue
- $900,019
- Total expenses
- $998,929
- Contributions and grants received
- $115,019
- Grants paid
- $2,000
- Program service revenue
- $578,762
- Investment income
- $388
- Other revenue
- $205,850
- Total assets, end of year
- $626,133
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $239,697
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $386,436
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $606,834
- Management and general expenses
- $329,020
- Fundraising expenses
- $63,075
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $606,834
Program services were 60.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1a · Federated campaigns
$0
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1b · Membership dues
$0
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1c · Fundraising events
$0
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1d · Related organizations
$0
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$0
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$115,019
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$0
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2a · Program service revenue: ADMISSIONS FEES
total $510,230 · related or exempt $510,230 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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2b · Program service revenue: GARDEN MEMBERSHIP
total $54,043 · related or exempt $54,043 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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2c · Program service revenue: SEASONAL PROGRAMS
total $14,489 · related or exempt $14,489 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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2f · All other program service revenue
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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3 · Investment income
total $388 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $388
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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5 · Royalties
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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6c · Rental income or loss
real property $0 · personal property $0
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7c · Gain or loss
securities $0 · other assets $0
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$52,510
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$0
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$35,526
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $16,984 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $16,984
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10a · Gross sales of inventory
$305,097
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10b · Cost of goods sold
$117,052
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $188,045 · related or exempt $188,045 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
total $821 · related or exempt $821 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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11d · All other revenue
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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11e · Other revenue, total
$821
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $2,000 · program services $2,000
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $126,374 · program services $87,198 · management and general $29,066 · fundraising $10,110
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $512,358 · program services $354,208 · management and general $115,614 · fundraising $42,536
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $7,251 · program services $4,118 · management and general $2,795 · fundraising $338
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $53,450 · program services $39,233 · management and general $9,956 · fundraising $4,261
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $55,000 · management and general $55,000
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11g · Fees: other
total $85,889 · program services $42,335 · management and general $43,446 · fundraising $108
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $652 · program services $652
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13 · Office expenses
total $114,035 · program services $71,516 · management and general $39,146 · fundraising $3,373
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14 · Information technology
total $26,352 · program services $4,946 · management and general $21,406
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16 · Occupancy
total $221 · program services $221
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17 · Travel
total $2,799 · program services $407 · management and general $43 · fundraising $2,349
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $5,049 · management and general $5,049
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23 · Insurance
total $7,499 · management and general $7,499
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $531,567 · end of year $567,675
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $2,762 · end of year $7,514
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8 · Inventories for sale or use
beginning of year $25,220 · end of year $34,445
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $1,571 · end of year $1,571
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$39,919
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$24,991
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $17,771 · end of year $14,928
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $26,584 · end of year $10,190
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19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $24,501 · end of year $23,445
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $42,461 · end of year $206,062
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $35,609 · end of year -$112,694
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $449,736 · end of year $499,130
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN CONSERVANCY IS TO CULTIVATE COMMUNITY AND FOSTER LIFE-LONG LEARNING THAT INSPIRES AN APPRECIATION OF THE BOTANICAL WORLD.
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GENERAL PROGRAMS - GENERAL PROGRAMS AT ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN CONSERVANCY PROVIDE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS OF ALL AGES. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE PUBLIC EVENTS SUCH AS BANDS IN BLOOM, WELLNESS OFFERINGS LIKE YOGA, SEASONAL INSTALLATIONS SUCH AS THE WOODLAND FAERIE TRAIL, AND SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS INCLUDING YULE IN THE GARDEN. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE HORTICULTURAL WORKSHOPS, GUIDED TOURS, DOCENT-LED SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES SUCH AS DINO DAYS AND ROOTS AND WINGS. THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, EXPAND ACCESS TO NATURE-BASED EDUCATION, AND FOSTER COMMUNITY CONNECTION WITHIN A PUBLIC GARDEN SETTING.
Expenses $231,592 · Grants $2,000 · Revenue $54,043
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ADMISSIONS - THE ADMISSIONS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PUBLIC ACCESS TO ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN THROUGH PAID ENTRY FOR NON-MEMBERS, GENERATING A PRIMARY SOURCE OF EARNED REVENUE FOR THE CONSERVANCY. AS A NONPROFIT PARTNER OPERATING WITHIN A PUBLIC-PRIVATE MODEL WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN, ADMISSIONS REVENUE HELPS SUSTAIN DAILY OPERATIONS, GUEST SERVICES, AND THE ONGOING CARE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE GARDEN. ADMISSIONS OPERATIONS INCLUDE FRONT GATE AND GIFT SHOP STAFFING TO ENSURE A WELCOMING AND ACCESSIBLE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL VISITORS. THIS PROGRAM ENABLES CONTINUED ACCESS TO A HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC GARDEN EXPERIENCE FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Expenses $139,008 · Revenue $353,689
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GARDEN IMPROVEMENTS - THE GARDEN IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE PRESERVATION, ENHANCEMENT, AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN THROUGH DIRECT INVESTMENTS IN THE GARDEN GROUNDS AND FACILITIES. THIS INCLUDES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, AND CONTRACTED SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND SUPPORT HORTICULTURAL CARE. FUNDS MAY ALSO SUPPORT STAFF AND PROGRAMMATIC ROLES DIRECTLY TIED TO GARDEN OPERATIONS, VOLUNTEER COORDINATION, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. THESE EFFORTS ENSURE THE CONTINUED HEALTH, ACCESSIBILITY, AND QUALITY OF THE GARDEN AS A PUBLIC RESOURCE.
Expenses $104,282 · Revenue $154,041
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OTHER PROGRAMS - ARTS AND CULTURE, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION, WELLNESS, GIFT SHOP, MEMORIALS/BRICKS/BENCHES.
Expenses $131,952 · Revenue $16,989
As filed on the 2024 return.
Listed in Part VII
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Holly HawkHOLLY HAWK
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $125,000
- From this org
- $125,000
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Abby FrankABBY FRANK
COUNCIL
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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August HarrisAUGUST HARRIS
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 10
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Ellen SingletonELLEN SINGLETON
AAGC REP
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Hal SandersHAL SANDERS
COUNCIL
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 10
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Kate TolliverKATE TOLLIVER
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
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Leah RomeroLEAH ROMERO
CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 10
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Michael GarciaMICHAEL GARCIA
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
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Sally DicksonSALLY DICKSON
AAGC REP
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Stephanie HunterSTEPHANIE HUNTER
VICE CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Amy VoorhesAMY VOORHES
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Autumn KeiserAUTUMN KEISER
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Cassie GowanCASSIE GOWAN
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Chuck FosterCHUCK FOSTER
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Curt FinchCURT FINCH
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Jen PoteatJEN POTEAT
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Margaret GaltonMARGARET GALTON
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Rachel RaiseRACHEL RAISE
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Robert RamosROBERT RAMOS
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Vijay GanjuVIJAY GANJU
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Wilda CampbellWILDA CAMPBELL
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 7 April 2026
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.0
- Source object
- 202640979349301219
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