Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chaska, Minnesota, registered in 1971, with $24,833,060 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, 55318 EIN 23-7081057 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$24.8M
▲ 7.1% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$15.5M
Net assets
$114.3M
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
—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 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation— 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 rating88 mo reserves · +37% 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 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation: 88 mo reserves · +37% 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 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation— 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 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, 55318
- City
- Chaska
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Botanical Gardens & Horticulture
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $9.0M (FY2013) to $24.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.3MNet assets $114.3M
Operating margin
37.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$116.6M
Total liabilities
$2.3M
Net assets
$114.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,833,060▲7.1% | $15,525,278▲31.1% | $114,269,185▲13.0% | $116,587,228▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $23,196,545▼44.9% | $11,846,051 | $101,121,733▲17.0% | $102,934,643▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $42,105,375▲275% | $11,840,538▼3.7% | $86,400,465▲56.6% | $87,725,937▲55.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $11,223,885▼48.8% | $12,291,134▲56.0% | $55,190,217▼7.3% | $56,554,497▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $21,917,439▲158% | $7,877,609▼4.0% | $59,537,070▲56.4% | $60,806,401▲55.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $8,503,144▼18.7% | $8,204,408▼46.1% | $38,056,012▲3.7% | $39,035,138▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $10,462,157▼12.3% | $15,211,137▲59.1% | $36,694,392▼5.4% | $38,994,052▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $11,933,069▲79.2% | $9,561,037▲20.5% | $38,792,062▲13.5% | $41,671,794▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,660,456▼29.3% | $7,932,939▼6.5% | $34,164,016▲2.6% | $37,519,482▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $9,423,660▼4.2% | $8,487,564▼34.1% | $33,314,303▲2.8% | $36,534,646▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $9,841,862▲9.7% | $12,878,663▲34.2% | $32,392,038▼4.6% | $35,830,036▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $8,974,440 | $9,597,933▲16.1% | $33,969,396▲8.0% | $37,435,365▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $8,267,936▲34.1% | $31,465,544▲38.1% | $35,365,633▲31.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,167,418▼1.8% | $22,790,448▼4.8% | $26,988,777▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $6,282,818 | $23,936,604 | $28,065,571 | 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 · $16.0M total
117 grants to Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation totaling $16.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation | The minnesota landscape arboretum foundation is a recognized foundation of the university of minnesota. | 2024 | $353,576 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, environment | 2024 | $117,999 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $29,400 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $19,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2024 | $17,250 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $16,108 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $15,138 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $10,662 |
| National Charitable Endowment Inc | General charitable use | 2024 | $10,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,300 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2023 | $286,450 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $276,525 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $274,140 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | The minnesota landscape arboretum foundation is a recognized foundation of the university of minnesota. | 2023 | $179,041 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Environment, general, donor-advised, environment | 2023 | $178,436 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7081057, based in Chaska, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation's EIN?
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7081057.
- How much revenue does Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation report?
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation reported $24,833,060 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation (EIN 23-7081057) 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.