Dallas Arboretum & Botanical
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 1974, with $32,226,986 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
8617 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX, 75218 EIN 23-7375815 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2024)
$32.2M
▲ 15.8% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$31.3M
Net assets
$101.3M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Dallas Arboretum & Botanical— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating39 mo reserves · +3% 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 Dallas Arboretum & Botanical: 39 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A 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 Dallas Arboretum & Botanical— 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 Dallas Arboretum & Botanical: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8617 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX, 75218
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Botanical Gardens & Horticulture
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $18.7M (FY2013) to $32.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $23.0MNet assets $101.3M
Operating margin
2.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$124.3M
Total liabilities
$23.0M
Net assets
$101.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,226,986▲15.8% | $31,318,920▲11.4% | $101,342,248▲5.6% | $124,329,700▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $27,825,660▲5.2% | $28,124,512▲3.9% | $95,947,645▲7.0% | $120,430,115▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $26,444,411▼5.7% | $27,074,071▲12.1% | $89,670,116▼0.2% | $114,980,746▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $28,035,865▲30.9% | $24,142,614▲21.4% | $89,884,141▲10.6% | $116,667,838▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $21,414,580▼3.6% | $19,895,010▼23.8% | $81,270,813▲2.7% | $108,730,665▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $22,211,684▲1.5% | $26,099,154▲3.6% | $79,138,819▼2.8% | $107,879,818▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $21,893,616▼23.1% | $25,198,427▲2.9% | $81,432,464▼1.0% | $111,559,727▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $28,475,133▲16.3% | $24,493,663▼3.0% | $82,259,616▲5.6% | $114,067,792▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $24,487,579▼0.2% | $25,245,993▲7.8% | $77,888,009▼1.0% | $111,067,139▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $24,529,337▲12.3% | $23,423,764▲18.8% | $78,658,474▲0.8% | $112,465,968▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $21,839,620▲16.8% | $19,720,918▲25.2% | $78,014,575▲2.9% | $111,276,129▲25.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $18,706,042 | $15,748,995▼2.9% | $75,832,720▲4.6% | $88,421,889▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $16,225,102▲37.7% | $72,478,705▲21.1% | $76,291,915▲23.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $11,786,199▲9.6% | $59,836,772▲6.4% | $61,858,623▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $10,755,206 | $56,244,469 | $57,107,720 | 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 · $10.1M total
157 grants to Dallas Arboretum & Botanical totaling $10.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $213,421 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2024 | $49,286 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Environment & animals | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $13,500 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,144 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | Donor designations | 2024 | $9,769 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $8,900 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | General support | 2024 | $6,375 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $350,837 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2023 | $102,113 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2023 | $75,282 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $42,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $34,158 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $22,501 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dallas Arboretum & Botanical a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dallas Arboretum & Botanical is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7375815, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dallas Arboretum & Botanical's EIN?
- Dallas Arboretum & Botanical's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7375815.
- How much revenue does Dallas Arboretum & Botanical report?
- Dallas Arboretum & Botanical reported $32,226,986 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dallas Arboretum & Botanical have?
- CharityIndex grades Dallas Arboretum & Botanical B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Dallas Arboretum & Botanical (EIN 23-7375815) 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.