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NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL CREATES EXPERIENCES WITH PLANTS THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE AND IMPROVE THE WORLD.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2025)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$8.7M
Program Spending
68%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$3.4M
Total Expenses
▼$7.9M
Total Assets
$59.4M
Total Liabilities
▼$1.2M
Net Assets
$58.2M
Officer Compensation
→$574K
Other Salaries
$3M
Investment Income
$1.8M
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$250K
Awards Found
1
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$250K
THE NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL WILL IMPLEMENT A COLLECTIONS INVENTORY AND MAPPING PROJECT TO STRENGTHEN THE MANAGEMENT AND CARE OF THEIR PLANT RECORDS AND IMPROVE STAFF ACCESS TO INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR LIVING PLANT COLLECTIONS. THE GARDEN WILL HIRE A FULL-TIME PLANT RECORDER TO COMPLETE A FULL INVENTORY OF THE WOODY AND CONSERVATORY PLANT COLLECTIONS; RECONCILE THE PLANT RECORDS DATABASE WITH THE FINDINGS FROM THE INVENTORY; COMPLETE VERIFICATION OF CULTIVARS; MAP EACH ACCESSION; FACILITATE THE LAUNCH OF A WEB PORTAL; ENGRAVE AND MOUNT TAGS ON EACH ACCESSION; AND UPDATE DISPLAY LABELS. AS A RESULT, THE GARDEN WILL IMPROVE ITS COLLECTION MANAGEMENT AND MAKE THE COLLECTION ACCESSIBLE TO RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS IN THE FIELD OF HORTICULTURE.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $8.7M | $3.4M | $7.9M | $59.4M | $58.2M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $10.7M | $6.7M | $7.3M | $58.9M | $57.5M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $8.1M | $5M | $7M | $52.4M | $51M |
| 2021 |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Grace Elton | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $281.2K | $0 | $24.5K | $305.7K |
| Theresa Lee | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $174.9K | $0 | $6,973 | $181.9K |
| Jane Ellis | Chief Financial Operating Officer | 40 | $163.4K | $0 | $7,264 | $170.7K |
| Matthew Mattus | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Karadimos | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Colinvaux | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gayle Weiss | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Mcdonough | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Machnowski | Assistant Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kent Dur Russell | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Leif | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Wood | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Grace Elton
Chief Executive Officer
$305.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$281.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$24.5K
Theresa Lee
Chief Development Officer
$181.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$174.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$6,973
Jane Ellis
Chief Financial Operating Officer
$170.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$163.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$7,264
Matthew Mattus
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jim Karadimos
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Catherine Colinvaux
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gayle Weiss
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lisa Mcdonough
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Machnowski
Assistant Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kent Dur Russell
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Richard Leif
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Emily Wood
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lashaun Woodliff | Director Of Facilities | 40 | $130K | $0 | $7,558 | $137.5K |
| Mark Richardson | Dir Of Strategic Hort Partnerships | 40 | $111K | $0 | $18.8K | $129.9K |
| Marissa Gallant | Director Of Education | 40 | $117K | $0 | $4,799 | $121.8K |
Lashaun Woodliff
Director Of Facilities
$137.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$130K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$7,558
Mark Richardson
Dir Of Strategic Hort Partnerships
$129.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$111K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$18.8K
Marissa Gallant
Director Of Education
$121.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$117K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$4,799
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Haddad | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashlyn Donohue | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Curtis Falzoi | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis Murphy | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Diane Robbins | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Myska | Trustee | 2 |
Abraham Haddad
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ashlyn Donohue
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Curtis Falzoi
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $7.8M |
| $6.4M |
| $4.2M |
| $52.3M |
| $50.4M |
| 2020 | $5.4M | $3M | $5.1M | $41.1M | $39.6M |
| 2019 | $415.7K | $251.9K | $1.1M | $42.5M | $41.7M |
| 2018 | $6M | $4M | $4.6M | $41.2M | $40.6M |
| 2017 | $8.9M | $5.6M | $3.6M | $42M | $40.7M |
| 2016 | $4.8M | $3.6M | $3.7M | $35.3M | $34.3M |
| 2015 | $5.7M | $3.6M | $3.3M | $33.3M | $32.1M |
| 2014 | $4.1M | $2.3M | $3M | $32.1M | $31.4M |
| 2013 | $2.9M | $1.3M | $2.9M | $31.5M | $30.8M |
| 2012 | $2.3M | $992.6K | $2.6M | $29.6M | $29M |
| 2011 | $2.3M | $813K | $2.6M | $28.7M | $28.2M |
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| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Greg Brown | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Indira Maini | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jean Poteete | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Kirby Gibbs | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Shelton | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Bigelow | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Samantha Mcdonald | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Wall | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shiamin Melville | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shirley Williams | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Palatucci | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Taylor Beardon | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Halpin | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ulumpixan Athoh'Il | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Dennis Murphy
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Diane Robbins
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elizabeth Myska
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Greg Brown
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Indira Maini
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jean Poteete
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lisa Kirby Gibbs
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark Shelton
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Patricia Bigelow
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Samantha Mcdonald
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shannon Wall
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shiamin Melville
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shirley Williams
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Susan Palatucci
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Taylor Beardon
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Thomas Halpin
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ulumpixan Athoh'Il
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0