irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $30KADMINISTERED TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD APPROVED EDUCATIONAL AND ACTIVITIES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Education Courses
Series of classes and events for adults, including history-themed outings and lectures such as the American History Jeopardy Challenge
All-American Selections Display Garden
Public display of AAS-winning annual plants with educational signage to showcase new cultivars and landscape uses
Fall into the Garden
Two-part educational program for fourth and fifth graders aligned with NY State Science Learning Standards, including garden tours and hands-on propagation activities
Pond Restoration Project
Restoration of the garden’s three artificial ponds and waterways to support aquatic ecosystems and enhance natural beauty
Spring to the Garden
Two-part program for kindergarten through third grade focusing on tree identification and includes a hands-on terrarium activity
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver educational programs for children and adultsDevelops and presents educational programs aligned with New York State Science Learning Standards, including "Fall into the Garden" for fourth and fifth graders and "Spring to the Garden" for K–3 students, featuring hands-on activities and guided tours. Also offers two-part programs led by NYS-certified teachers and hosts public events such as the American History Jeopardy Challenge.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Host fundraising events and operate gift shopOrganizes annual fundraising events including the Spring Plant Sale and Bick Tea, and operates a volunteer-staffed Gift Shop to support garden operations.
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Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
- Install donor-funded memorial benchesInstalls memorial teak wood benches in the garden through donor contributions, enhancing visitor experience and providing commemorative opportunities.
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Land Acquisition and Conservation Easements 1 activity
- Participate in conservation easement for garden protectionParticipates in a collaborative conservation easement with the Town of North Hempstead and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to ensure the garden’s protection in perpetuity.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Produce and publish gardening education materialsProduces educational gardening articles authored by the organization’s chairperson to promote public appreciation of the natural world and support gardening education.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operate and maintain public botanic gardenOperates a public botanic garden on I.U. Willets Road in the Town of North Hempstead, featuring a formal rose garden with over 100 roses, a rain garden designed to filter stormwater runoff, and a restored pond system. The garden serves as a tranquil oasis and is the only formal garden in the town.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$196K
Contributions & grants$89K45%
Program service revenue$44K22%
Investment income$44K22%
Other revenue$20K
expenses
Total expenses$183K
Program expenses47%
Admin / overhead39%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$43K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.17M
Cash$334K
Investments$807K
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$1.15M
Liquid reserves74.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 14
- AUDREY TIERNAN — BOARD MEMBER
- CATHY GUZZARDO — CORP SECRETA
- CELESTE BENVENUTO — AUXILIARY VP
- DANIEL SHEWCHUK — BOARD MEMBER
- GEORGE KOFOED — BOARD MEMBER
- JEAN BECKER — AUXILIARY PR
- JERILYN DREITLEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOANNE VENEZIA — BOARD MEMBER
- LESLIE SPENCER — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA NAKAMURA — BOARD MEMBER
- NINA MASON — BOARD MEMBER
- PAUL WOLSKI — VICE CHAIRMA
- ROELLYN ARMSTRONG — CHAIRPERSON
- SUE LUSKIN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- All-America Selections Partner — Hosts an official AAS Annual Display Garden to showcase award-winning plant varieties.
- American Hemerocallis Society Network — Clark Botanic Garden is listed as an official Daylily Garden by the American Hemerocallis Society.
- Auxiliary of the Fanny Dwight Clark Memorial Garden, Inc. Partner — Volunteer group that organizes fundraising events and staffs the Gift Shop for the garden.
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden Partner — Original recipient of the donated property and ongoing collaborative partner in the conservation easement.
- Emil Kreye and Son Partner — Landscape design firm providing expertise for the pond restoration project.
- Greenview at the Lawrence Yacht and Country Club Partner — Partners with Greenview at the Lawrence Yacht and Country Club to provide luncheon during a field trip.
- North Hempstead Parks & Recreation Partner — Cooperative partner in the operation and maintenance of Clark Botanic Garden.
- Rock Hall Partner — Collaborates with Rock Hall to provide guided tours as part of an educational field trip.
- Roellyn Armstrong Partner — Chairperson and Master Gardener who authors educational content for the garden.
- Town of North Hempstead Government — Approved educational programs and activities administered by the organization.
- Town of North Hempstead Government — Operates Clark Botanic Garden as a public garden within the town's park system.
- Town of North Hempstead Partner — Collaborative partner in an historical Conservation Easement to protect Clark Botanic Garden in perpetuity.
- Town of North Hempstead Partner — Collaborative partner in the conservation easement and current operator of the garden.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Conservation Through Public Access and Sanctuary Designmethodology: community-conservationBy maintaining a botanic garden as a sanctuary for flora, fauna, and people, the organization advances conservation because public access fosters appreciation, stewardship, and ecological integrity, integrating habitat protection with community engagement.
- Experiential Science Education Through Botanical Contextmethodology: experiential-educationBy delivering two-part, standards-aligned science programs in a botanical garden setting, taught by certified educators, the organization produces deeper student understanding of seasonal and ecological concepts because hands-on exploration and guided activities make abstract science tangible and memorable.
- Science-Based and Sustainable Horticulture Modelmethodology: science-based_gardening_educationBy selecting plant varieties based on scientific research and sustainability metrics—including disease resistance and low maintenance needs—the organization improves long-term garden health and reduces resource inputs because evidence-based horticulture aligns plant performance with local ecological conditions.