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BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS WELCOMES THE PUBLIC TO ENJOY ITS LIVING PLANT COLLECTIONS AND BREATHTAKING CONSERVATORY. ITS EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, ROOTS, AND RELATIONSHIPS SERVE THE GREATER COMMUNITY. AS A REGIONAL ASSET, IT IS COMMITTED TO OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO BE AN INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATION WHERE ALL FEEL WELCOME. DESIGNED BY LORD & BURNHAM, ITS HISTORIC CONSERVATORY, MODELED AFTER RARE GLASSHOUSES IN LONDON, ENGLAND, OPENED IN 1900. LOCATED WITHIN A PARK SYSTEM DESIGNED BY FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED IN THE 1800S, THE BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS IS SITUATED ON 12 ACRES THAT ALSO FEATURE AN ACCREDITED ARBORETUM AND LUSH OUTDOOR GARDENS. THE CAMPUS IS OWNED BY ERIE COUNTY AND OPERATED BY THE BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS, A 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED IN PART BY PUBLIC FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF ERIE, THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION, MEMBERS, DONORS, AND FRIENDS.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$2.5M
Program Spending
78%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$745.3K
Total Expenses
▼$2.4M
Total Assets
$9.5M
Total Liabilities
▼$486.1K
Net Assets
$9M
Officer Compensation
→$330.7K
Other Salaries
$1.1M
Investment Income
$245.4K
Fundraising
▼$0
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
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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 | $2.5M | $745.3K | $2.4M | $9.5M | $9M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $2.5M | $677.3K | $2.4M | $9.3M | $8.8M |
| 2022 | $4.3M | $2.1M | $2.2M | $9M | $8.6M |
| 2021 | $1.8M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | |
| 2022 | 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)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Erin Grajek | Ceo/president (from 12/2/24) | 40 | $118.7K | $0 | $14.1K | $132.9K |
| Mark Mortenson | Ceo/president (to 9/13/24) | 40 | $124.2K | $0 | $8,076 | $132.2K |
| Terry Mickelson | Director Of Finance/hr (to 10/4/24) | 40 | $65.5K | $0 | $61 | $65.6K |
| Tisha Luciani | Director/chairperson | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Miche Needham Cpa | Director/vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paulette M Crooke | Director /secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan Debroka | Director / Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Erin Grajek
Ceo/president (from 12/2/24)
$132.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$118.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$14.1K
Mark Mortenson
Ceo/president (to 9/13/24)
$132.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$124.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$8,076
Terry Mickelson
Director Of Finance/hr (to 10/4/24)
$65.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$65.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$61
Tisha Luciani
Director/chairperson
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Miche Needham Cpa
Director/vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Paulette M Crooke
Director /secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bryan Debroka
Director / Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Mccolgin | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Allison Sagraves | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Nevergold | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Brandy From March 2024 | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik Solomon | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| George Cameron | Director |
Alexis Mccolgin
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Allison Sagraves
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Barbara Nevergold
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $526.5K |
| $1.8M |
| $7.3M |
| $6.7M |
| 2020 | $2.6M | $1.8M | $1.7M | $6.9M | $6.6M |
| 2019 | $2.8M | $1.6M | $1.9M | $5.9M | $5.6M |
| 2018 | $3.9M | $2.7M | $1.8M | $4.9M | $4.7M |
| 2017 | $2.1M | $1.1M | $1.6M | $2.8M | $2.6M |
| 2016 | $1.6M | $887.1K | $1.4M | $2.2M | $2.1M |
| 2015 | $1.3M | $650.8K | $1.4M | $2M | $1.9M |
| 2014 | $1.2M | $588.1K | $1.3M | $2.1M | $1.9M |
| 2013 | $1.1M | $529.2K | $1.2M | $2.1M | $2.1M |
| 2012 | $1.1M | $501.9K | $1.1M | $2.2M | $2.1M |
| 2011 | $969.2K | $252.7K | $1M | $2.2M | $2.1M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
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| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| 2 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Jason Hurley | Ex Officio | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Charlier | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Sullivan From June 2024 | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Lavare | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Nason | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Phil Kadet | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Phil Snyder | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Silva | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Lowery | Ex Officio | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rose Ann Dulski | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Spaulding Md | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tatiana Merrick From June 2024 | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ted Johnson | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Gaffney | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Wrinn | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Cichocki | Ex Officio | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Charles Brandy From March 2024
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Erik Solomon
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
George Cameron
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jason Hurley
Ex Officio
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jim Charlier
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joe Sullivan From June 2024
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kim Lavare
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kimberly Nason
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Phil Kadet
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Phil Snyder
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rachel Silva
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Lowery
Ex Officio
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rose Ann Dulski
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Stephen Spaulding Md
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tatiana Merrick From June 2024
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ted Johnson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Thomas Gaffney
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Thomas Wrinn
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tracy Cichocki
Ex Officio
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0