Totals
- Total revenue
- $4,139,389
- Total expenses
- $3,170,389
- Contributions and grants received
- $1,636,273
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $1,458,881
- Investment income
- $1,012,568
- Other revenue
- $31,667
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,040,264
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $971,185
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $23,069,079
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $2,451,084
- Management and general expenses
- $451,401
- Fundraising expenses
- $267,904
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $2,451,084
Program services were 77.3% 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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1b · Membership dues
$529,504
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$1,106,769
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2a · Program service revenue: GATE RECEIPTS
total $1,227,240 · related or exempt $1,227,240
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2b · Program service revenue: EXHIBITS
total $143,409 · related or exempt $143,409
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2c · Program service revenue: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
total $73,265 · related or exempt $73,265
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2d · Program service revenue: TOURS
total $14,967 · related or exempt $14,967
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3 · Investment income
total $1,012,568 · related or exempt $1,012,568
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6a · Gross rents
real property $150
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6b · Less rental expenses
real property $0
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6c · Rental income or loss
real property $150
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $150 · related or exempt $150
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10a · Gross sales of inventory
$529,068
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10b · Cost of goods sold
$497,551
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $31,517 · unrelated business $31,517
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $154,992 · program services $108,494 · management and general $20,149 · fundraising $26,349
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $895,751 · program services $608,533 · management and general $217,541 · fundraising $69,677
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $99,041 · program services $69,329 · management and general $12,875 · fundraising $16,837
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $83,053 · program services $58,137 · management and general $10,797 · fundraising $14,119
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11b · Fees: legal
total $5,000 · management and general $5,000
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $173,902 · program services $146,295 · management and general $12,391 · fundraising $15,216
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16 · Occupancy
total $54,790 · program services $47,715 · management and general $3,175 · fundraising $3,900
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20 · Interest
total $72 · management and general $72
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $426,859 · program services $359,095 · management and general $30,414 · fundraising $37,350
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23 · Insurance
total $77,607 · program services $65,287 · management and general $5,529 · fundraising $6,791
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24a · Other expenses: OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE
total $453,701 · program services $345,045 · management and general $84,416 · fundraising $24,240
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24b · Other expenses: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
total $249,137 · program services $239,448 · management and general $4,349 · fundraising $5,340
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24c · Other expenses: EXHIBITS
total $230,326 · program services $230,326
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24d · Other expenses: OTHER MAINTENANCE
total $61,301 · program services $61,301
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24e · All other expenses
total $204,857 · program services $112,079 · management and general $44,693 · fundraising $48,085
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $1,123,724 · end of year $1,454,509
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $29,500 · end of year $316,667
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8 · Inventories for sale or use
beginning of year $60,939 · end of year $36,096
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $213,875 · end of year $166,688
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$15,196,421
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$5,637,192
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $9,880,257 · end of year $9,559,229
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $11,490,994 · end of year $12,507,075
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $9,139 · end of year $0
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $89,500 · end of year $90,244
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19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $610,731 · end of year $880,941
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $8,118 · end of year $0
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $11,297,102 · end of year $10,873,544
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $10,802,977 · end of year $12,195,535
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN, INC. ("MCKEE") IS A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FORMED IN 2003 TO RESTORE AND OPERATE MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN, A PUBLIC BOTANICAL GARDEN IN VERO BEACH, FLORIDA. IT DERIVES VIRTUALLY ALL OF ITS REVENUES FROM PUBLIC SUPPORT, EITHER THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS OR FROM PROGRAM SERVICES FEES. IN RECOGNITION OF THE MANY FUNCTIONS MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN SERVES IN ITS COMMUNITY AND BEYOND, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADVISORS DEVELOPED A MULTIFACETED MISSION STATEMENT TO GUIDE ITS FUTURE. THE MISSION OF MCKEE IS "TO NURTURE AND ENHANCE A HISTORIC GARDEN IN A UNIQUE TROPICAL SETTING FOR THE EDUCATION, ENJOYMENT AND ENRICHMENT OF ALL." MCKEE'S EXOTIC AND NATIVE COLLECTIONS ARE CAREFULLY CULTIVATED TO INTEREST VISITORS WITH THE POSSIBILITIES OF LANDSCAPING IN A TROPICAL ZONE. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON PLANTS THAT PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INTERACTION, SUCH AS THE BUTTERFLY-ATTRACTING VINES THAT WIND THROUGH THE ENTRANCE PERGOLA.
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MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN IS CONSTANTLY DEVELOPING NEW PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT ITS VISITOR EXPERIENCE. ONE OF THE GARDEN'S MOST SUCCESSFUL VENTURES HAS BEEN THE CONTINUATION OF BRINGING TRAVELING EXHIBITS TO MCKEE. IN ADDITION TO OUR EXHIBITIONS, MCKEE CONTINUES TO HOST REGULAR EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, RANGING FROM HOW TO MOUNT AN ORCHID TO COOKING WITH SEASONAL FOODS. THE GARDEN MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY ON A REGULAR BASIS BY ESTABLISHING TRADITIONS THAT ARE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED YEAR AFTER YEAR, INCLUDING FAVORITES SUCH AS HOLIDAYS AT MCKEE, NIGHTS OF LIGHTS, ANNUAL MOTOR CAR EXHIBITION, FAIRY AND PIRATE FESTIVAL AND THE WATERLILY CELEBRATION.EFFORTS ARE MADE TO ENGAGE AREA SCHOOLS AND OTHER SPECIAL GROUPS WITH AN ANNUAL DISCOUNT DAY; SCHOLARSHIPS TO CAMP MCKEE; FIELD TRIPS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN; SEASONAL DISCOUNTS AND SPECIAL PASSES FOR THOSE WHO MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD THE PRICE OF ADMISSION. MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, WHEELCHAIRS AND WHEELCHAIR-FRIENDLY PATHWAYS MAKE THE GARDEN ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE FOR EVERYONE. EACH YEAR, MCKEE HOSTS A COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY AND ALL VISITORS PAY JUST ONE DOLLAR TO ENJOY THE GARDEN FOR THE DAY.
Expenses $2,451,084 · Revenue $2,471,599
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Peter Benedict IIPETER BENEDICT II
PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Anne Warner-LinvilleANNE WARNER-LINVILLE
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Elizabeth SchroederELIZABETH SCHROEDER
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Catherine KirbyCATHERINE KIRBY
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Russell TwissRUSSELL TWISS
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Victoria BarnettVICTORIA BARNETT
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Anita CalabroANITA CALABRO
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Susan ChenaultSUSAN CHENAULT
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Helen CookHELEN COOK
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Tina Di ScipioTINA DI SCIPIO
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Susan GoddardSUSAN GODDARD
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Lorill Ann HaynesLORILL ANN HAYNES
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Katharine HeinsKATHARINE HEINS
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Blake HubbardBLAKE HUBBARD
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Karen KeatingKAREN KEATING
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Stephanie MacwilliamSTEPHANIE MACWILLIAM
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Michael McManusMICHAEL MCMANUS
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Karen MeyerKAREN MEYER
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Beth MoultonBETH MOULTON
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Carol PriceCAROL PRICE
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Susan Schuyler SmithSUSAN SCHUYLER SMITH
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Rochelle WohlbergROCHELLE WOHLBERG
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $154,992
- From this org
- $154,992
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $154,992
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $0
- Nontaxable benefits
- $0
- Filer's total
- $154,992
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. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.
Schedule J
Answered yes
- 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
Answered no
- 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
- 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
- 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
- 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
- 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
- 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
- 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
- 7 · Other non-fixed payments
- 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception
Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 28 October 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202543049349300419
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