Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Botanical Garden of the Piedmont is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charlottesville, Virginia, registered in 2008, with $1,027,187 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
690 Berkmar Circle 307, Charlottesville, VA, 22901 EIN 90-0395190 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.0M
▼ 34.2% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$507K
Net assets
$29.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Botanical Garden of the Piedmont— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating697 mo reserves · +51% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Botanical Garden of the Piedmont: 697 mo reserves · +51% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Botanical Garden of the Piedmont— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Botanical Garden of the Piedmont: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 690 Berkmar Circle 307, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
- City
- Charlottesville
- State
- Virginia
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Botanical Gardens & Horticulture
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $493K (FY2020) to $1.0M (FY2023) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $179KNet assets $29.5M
Operating margin
50.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$29.6M
Total liabilities
$179K
Net assets
$29.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,027,187▼34.2% | $507,313▲7.6% | $29,450,677▲0.2% | $29,629,955▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,561,939▼54.9% | $471,669▼23.0% | $29,391,545▲743% | $29,410,050▲732% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,462,322▲602% | $612,288▲116% | $3,486,158▲417% | $3,534,653▲397% | 990 |
| 2020 | $493,129 | $283,268 | $673,869 | $711,321 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $834K total
36 grants to Botanical Garden of the Piedmont totaling $834K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $46,000 |
| Sentara Health | Promoting engagement and educating about the importance of plants and environmental well-being | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $6,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $149,135 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $38,900 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $186,900 |
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation | $4000 capital campaign charitable donation 2021; $1000 annual charitable donation 2021 - capital campaign and general support | 2022 | $76,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support of garden improvement and design | 2022 | $42,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $21,000 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | General operating | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 1 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $23,350 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Botanical Garden of the Piedmont a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Botanical Garden of the Piedmont is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 90-0395190, based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Botanical Garden of the Piedmont's EIN?
- Botanical Garden of the Piedmont's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 90-0395190.
- How much revenue does Botanical Garden of the Piedmont report?
- Botanical Garden of the Piedmont reported $1,027,187 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Botanical Garden of the Piedmont have?
- CharityIndex grades Botanical Garden of the Piedmont B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Botanical Garden of the Piedmont (EIN 90-0395190) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.