irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $252KConservation of Native Plants - Our horticulture and conservation departments work to preserve native plants at riskby providing native plant and ecological information, conductingrestoration and citizens science projects, on site display garden development and interpretation, and in-house plant propagation and community plant sales.
- #2 $126KEnvironmental Education - our onsite education programs for children include school field trips. in-class programing, and summer camps For adults, our programs include docent training courses, guided nature walks, seminars, lectures, and hands-on workshops.
named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Ales with the Arb
Monthly talks featuring research in biological sciences held at a local brewery.
Bird Walks
Guided morning walks to observe and learn about local bird species.
Eco-Explorers Summer Camp
Educational summer camp for children focused on exploring local ecology and conservation.
Wildflower Walks
Guided tours through the gardens to explore native wildflower species.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Nature-Based Environmental Education Programs 3 activities
- Bird Walks ProgramHosts bird walks led by Dr. Celia Holm through The Arboretum at Flagstaff gardens, with over 130 bird species recorded on site.
- Offer guided nature walksOffers morning wildflower walks led by knowledgeable staff through its gardens to explore native Northern Arizona wildflowers, limiting participation to 15 individuals per session. Also hosts bird walks led by Dr. Celia Holm, having recorded over 130 different species at the Arboretum.
- Wildflower Walks ProgramOffers guided morning walks through the gardens to explore native Northern Arizona wildflowers, led by knowledgeable staff, with participation limited to 15 individuals per session.
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Desert & Native Plant Garden Management 2 activities
- Arboretum Grounds MaintenanceMaintains a 200-acre property featuring display gardens, greenhouses, open space, and woodland trails, supporting 750 species of plants native to the Colorado Plateau.
- Maintain a botanical garden and arboretumMaintains a 200-acre property featuring display gardens, greenhouses, open space, and woodland trails, which is home to 750 species of plants native to the Colorado Plateau.
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Horticultural Exhibitions and Plant Sales 2 activities
- Host special events and facility rentalsHosts special events, plant sales, wedding and facility rentals, youth and adult classes, and features local artist works in its gift shop. This includes a seasonal art installation called "Botanical Blacksmiths" displaying metal garden sculptures for purchase.
- Special Events and Public ProgramsHosts a variety of public events including plant sales, wedding and facility rentals, youth and adult classes, and rotating art installations such as the seasonal "Botanical Blacksmiths" exhibit featuring metal garden sculptures available for purchase.
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Native and Specialty Plant Nursery Operations 2 activities
- Native Plant Nursery OperationsOperates a nursery that grows and sells locally sourced, greenhouse-grown native plants adapted for high-elevation gardens.
- Operate a native plant nurseryOperates a plant nursery that sells greenhouse-grown native plants suitable for high elevation gardens.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Eco-Explorers Summer CampOffers a summer camp program for youth focused on environmental education and exploration.
- Provide youth summer campsOffers an Eco-Explorers Summer Camp for youth.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$666K
Contributions & grants$466K70%
Program service revenue$143K21%
Investment income$-163K-24%
Other revenue$219K
expenses
Total expenses$977K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$473K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.51M
Cash$216K
Investments$861K
Liabilities$170K
Net assets$2.34M
Liquid reserves13.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -19.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nate O'Meara | Executive Director | 50 | $79K |
board members · 10
- Alexis Fojtgik — Director
- Austin Leggett — Director
- Brian Webb — Director
- Charlie Odegaard — Vice President
- Dennis Kruse — Director
- Dr Celia Holm — Director
- Ellen Wade — Secretary
- Eric Creekmur — President
- James Allen — Director
- Ryan Stuart — Treasurer
relationships · 9
who they work with
- Holleday Funder — Season sponsor for 2026
- Holleday Funder — Season sponsor for 2026.
- International Raptor and Falconry Center Partner — Partners to bring raptors for visitors to meet.
- Mother Road Funder — Season sponsor for 2026
- Mother Road Funder — Season sponsor for 2026.
- Mother Road Brewing Company Partner — Hosts "Ales with the Arb" events.
- Mother Road Brewing Company Partner — Hosts "Ales with the Arb" nature and science talks at their location.
- Russ Lyon Funder — Season sponsor for 2026
- Russ Lyon Funder — Season sponsor for 2026.