John J Tyler Arboretum
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
John J Tyler Arboretum is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Media, Pennsylvania, registered in 1942, with $2,613,028 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
515 Painter Road, Media, PA, 19063 EIN 23-1417540 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.6M
▼ 1.7% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.6M
Net assets
$14.5M
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 John J Tyler Arboretum— 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 rating66 mo reserves · -0% 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 John J Tyler Arboretum: 66 mo reserves · -0% 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 John J Tyler Arboretum— 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 John J Tyler Arboretum: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 515 Painter Road, Media, PA, 19063
- City
- Media
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Botanical Gardens & Horticulture
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.8M (FY2013) to $2.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $831KNet assets $14.5M
Operating margin
-0.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.3M
Total liabilities
$831K
Net assets
$14.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,613,028▼1.7% | $2,619,735▼4.8% | $14,508,341▲8.2% | $15,339,004▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,657,564▼14.2% | $2,752,965▲29.4% | $13,409,978▲3.8% | $14,243,562▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,097,282▼11.2% | $2,126,861▲5.5% | $12,914,292▼4.3% | $13,982,290▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,488,444▲104% | $2,016,610▲21.4% | $13,487,895▲10.5% | $14,721,113▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,712,693▼7.2% | $1,661,065▼14.2% | $12,205,930▲6.3% | $13,858,595▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,846,046▼10.7% | $1,936,082▲1.4% | $11,486,652▲6.0% | $12,844,061▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,066,324▼25.3% | $1,909,650▼3.0% | $10,840,201▼4.4% | $12,209,083▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,765,362▲77.4% | $1,969,367▲9.3% | $11,344,196▲15.9% | $12,879,180▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,558,601▼22.5% | $1,801,230▲8.6% | $9,791,855▲5.5% | $11,364,634▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,011,519▼16.4% | $1,658,096▲12.1% | $9,281,172▼2.8% | $10,014,381▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,405,680▲31.3% | $1,478,643▲3.0% | $9,547,622▲10.3% | $9,936,839▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,831,597 | $1,436,249▲7.5% | $8,652,277▲9.2% | $9,051,531▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,336,322▲4.8% | $7,926,478▲4.6% | $8,297,012▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,274,966 | $7,576,954 | $7,958,946 | 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 · $813K total
18 grants to John J Tyler Arboretum totaling $813K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $77,194 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $79,800 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $47,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $5,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $15,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $69,575 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $69,575 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $13,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $37,815 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Operating support | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $14,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $32,143 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $27,997 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $228,150 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health & human services | 2017 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John J Tyler Arboretum a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John J Tyler Arboretum is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1417540, based in Media, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John J Tyler Arboretum's EIN?
- John J Tyler Arboretum's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1417540.
- How much revenue does John J Tyler Arboretum report?
- John J Tyler Arboretum reported $2,613,028 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John J Tyler Arboretum have?
- CharityIndex grades John J Tyler Arboretum B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John J Tyler Arboretum (EIN 23-1417540) 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.