Friends of the Boerner Botanical Grdns-milw Cnties Whitnall Prk Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Friends of the Boerner Botanical Grdns-milw Cnties Whitnall Prk Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, registered in 1988, with $821,102 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, 53130 EIN 39-1487896 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$821K
▲ 14.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$593K
Net assets
$2.8M
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 Friends of the Boerner Botanical Grdns-milw Cnties Whitnall Prk Inc— 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 rating56 mo reserves · +28% 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 Friends of the Boerner Botanical Grdns-milw Cnties Whitnall Prk Inc: 56 mo reserves · +28% 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 Friends of the Boerner Botanical Grdns-milw Cnties Whitnall Prk Inc— 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 Friends of the Boerner Botanical Grdns-milw Cnties Whitnall Prk Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, 53130
- City
- Hales Corners
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $620K (FY2017) to $821K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $140KNet assets $2.8M
Operating margin
27.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$140K
Net assets
$2.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $821,102▲14.3% | $592,614▲8.6% | $2,783,025▲9.5% | $2,923,173▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $718,113▲10.7% | $545,470▲17.0% | $2,541,065▲11.7% | $2,696,433▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $648,596▼58.8% | $466,372▲0.4% | $2,274,792▲8.5% | $2,455,490▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,575,046▲146% | $464,627▼7.1% | $2,095,854▲113% | $2,164,643▲112% | 990 |
| 2020 | $641,290▼14.1% | $499,917▼5.7% | $985,435▲16.7% | $1,022,506▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $746,528▲8.9% | $530,214▼13.4% | $844,062▲34.5% | $917,481▲31.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $685,307▲10.5% | $611,996▲32.3% | $627,748▲13.2% | $697,626▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $620,033 | $462,713▲16.0% | $554,437▲164% | $621,088▲76.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $398,940 | -$860,791 | $351,158 | 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 · $2.1M total
5 grants to Friends of the Boerner Botanical Grdns-milw Cnties Whitnall Prk Inc totaling $2.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Sustaining support | 2022 | $14,250 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Ensuring the future; growing the endowment | 2021 | $1,023,100 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Ensuring the future; growing the endowment | 2021 | $1,023,100 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Seeds | 2020 | $22,100 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Arts and culture | 2019 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of the Boerner Botanical Grdns-milw Cnties Whitnall Prk Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of the Boerner Botanical Grdns-milw Cnties Whitnall Prk Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1487896, based in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of the Boerner Botanical Grdns-milw Cnties Whitnall Prk Inc's EIN?
- Friends of the Boerner Botanical Grdns-milw Cnties Whitnall Prk Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1487896.
- How much revenue does Friends of the Boerner Botanical Grdns-milw Cnties Whitnall Prk Inc report?
- Friends of the Boerner Botanical Grdns-milw Cnties Whitnall Prk Inc reported $821,102 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of the Boerner Botanical Grdns-milw Cnties Whitnall Prk Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of the Boerner Botanical Grdns-milw Cnties Whitnall Prk Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of the Boerner Botanical Grdns-milw Cnties Whitnall Prk Inc (EIN 39-1487896) 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.