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GEORGE LANDIS ARBORETUM INC
ESPERANCE, NY · EIN 146038896 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE C410 · Environment · Small ($100K-$1M) · landisarboretum.org
revenue
$363K
expenses
$246K
net assets
$1.7M
employees
6
volunteers
60
program ratio
69%
mission · from form 990

PUBLIC ACCESS TO STUDY HORTICULTURE-THE ARBORETUM MAKES AVAILABLE ITS FACILITIES, COLLECTIONS, AND FEATURES IN AN ATTEMPT TO EDUCATE AND ENRICH THE PUBLIC, AND TO ENCOURAGE THEIR SENSE OF UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

George Landis Arboretum is a public garden and educational nonprofit in Esperance, New York, dedicated to horticulture and environmental education. It offers year-round public access to 548 acres of trails, plant collections, and natural landscapes, hosting educational programs, guided tours, and community events such as 5K runs, star parties, and mindful birding. The arboretum serves as a venue for weddings and community gatherings, supported by donations, memberships, and volunteer efforts.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $25K
    PLANT EDUCATION
  2. #2 $10K
    PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL CIVIC EVENTS - FLOWER SHOWS, FESTIVALS, LIBRARIES, AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Guided Tours
Offered for schools, children, scouts, and garden clubs to educate the public about horticulture and the arboretum’s plant collections
Landis Perennial Forest 5K Run
Annual cross-country 5K race held on the arboretum’s trails, promoting community engagement and fitness amid natural scenery
Mindful Birding
Educational and meditative birdwatching program led by a DOAS volunteer, combining nature observation with reflective practices
Participation in Local Civic Events
Arboretum staff and volunteers participate in flower shows, festivals, libraries, and educational events to promote horticulture
Plant Sale
Annual event organized by the Plant Sale Committee to promote native and ornamental plants, supporting horticultural education and fundraising
Star Parties
Monthly astronomy events hosted with the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers, offering public telescope viewing of stars, planets, and celestial phenomena
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 3 activities
    • Conducts guided tours for schools, scouts, and community groups
      Provides guided tours of the arboretum for schools, children, Boy Scouts, garden clubs, and other community organizations to promote horticultural education and engagement.
    • Delivers educational programs and classes on horticulture and plant science
      Offers educational classes, guided explorations, and programs on topics such as bonsai cultivation, plant propagation, and nature journaling for the public, including children and community groups.
    • Participates in civic and public events to promote horticultural education
      Engages in local civic events such as flower shows, festivals, library programs, and educational outreach to support and promote public horticultural education.
  • Library and Community Facility Renovation 1 activity
    • Constructs and operates accessible community facilities
      Built and operates a conference center and community shelter on the arboretum grounds, including accessible features such as restrooms and meeting spaces, supported by grants and public funding.
  • Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
    • Hosts annual 5K run and manages ongoing race program
      Organizes and manages the Landis Forest 5K, an annual event that includes a course through the arboretum’s trails and features, with ongoing operation entering its 20th year in 2026.
  • Public Astronomy & Space Science Education 1 activity
    • Hosts astronomy-related public events in partnership with amateur astronomers
      Collaborates with the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers to host public star parties at the arboretum, combining nature access with educational astronomy programming.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosts cultural and community events including music, drum circles, and book sales
      Hosts regular drum circle events, book sales on a donation basis, and live music events to foster community engagement and provide cultural programming at the arboretum.
  • Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
    • Hosts nature-based mindfulness and reflection programs
      Offers programs such as Mindful Birding and quiet reflection in the Meditation Garden Pavilion to promote wellness and connection with nature.
  • Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiatives 1 activity
    • Implements sustainability improvements to arboretum infrastructure
      Installed solar panels and a new roof on the barn, enabling it to meet all power needs for the barn, Farmhouse, and Greenhouse, advancing energy sustainability.
  • Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
    • Manages and maintains historic arboretum structures and facilities
      Operates and maintains the historic English barn, Meeting House, and associated grounds, including recent renovations and accessibility improvements.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Produces historical and educational publications
      Published a 75th anniversary issue of the Landis newsletter featuring archived articles and historical highlights to preserve and share institutional history.
  • Free Public Access Nature Sites 1 activity
    • Provides public access to arboretum grounds for recreational activities
      Offers daily public access to the arboretum from dawn to dusk for hiking, walking, cross-country skiing, and biking, supporting year-round outdoor recreation and nature engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$363K
Contributions & grants$254K70%
Program service revenue$54K15%
Investment income$25K7%
Other revenue$30K
expenses
Total expenses$246K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$111K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.66M
Cash$267K
Investments$157K
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$1.66M
Liquid reserves20.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -54.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
FRED BREGLIA Executive Dir. 40 $70K
board members · 12
  • AMY HOWANSKY — Trustee
  • CAROLYN EDWARDS — Treasurer
  • CHANDRA BURKHART — Trustee
  • EARL VAN WORMER III — Trustee
  • ED RADLE — Trustee
  • GEORGE STEELE — Trustee
  • JAMES PALEY — President
  • KARL GUSTAFSON — Trustee
  • LOUISE POLLI — Trustee
  • NOLAN MARCINIEC — Secretary
  • SUE TRICARIO — Trustee
  • WILMA JOZWIAK — Vice President
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Albany Area Amateur Astronomers Partner — Collaborates with the organization to host public star parties at Landis Arboretum.
  • Albany Running Exchange Partner — Provided expertise and guidance to support the inaugural Arboretum Forest Run 5K.
  • Boy Scout Troop 501 Partner — Partner organization sponsored by the Arboretum for youth development and community engagement.
  • Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Partner — Collaborates with DOAS volunteer Judi Bogardus to lead the Mindful Birding program.
  • Governor’s Office for Storm Recovery Government — Supported the construction of a community shelter adjacent to the Meeting House through NY Rising.
  • Kintz Plastics Partner — Sponsored the First Annual Arboretum Forest Run 5K.
  • Mixtape Revival Partner — Music group led by Art Teale, who leads the drum circle events at Landis.
  • NBT Bank Partner — Sponsored the First Annual Arboretum Forest Run 5K.
  • National Heritage Foundation Funder — Provided a $53,000 grant for the construction of a conference center.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides public funding for the event
  • New York State Office of Parks and Recreation Government — Administered a grant from the National Heritage Foundation for the construction of a conference center.
  • Nicholas J. Juried Family Foundation Funder — Provided generous grants enabling major renovations to the Meeting House and surrounding areas.
  • Poets & Writers Funder — Funds the nature journaling event
  • RunSignUp Partner — Online registration platform used for the Landis Forest 5K.
  • Schoharie County Government — Operates an emergency shelter adjacent to the Nicholas J. Juried Meeting House.
  • Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program Funder — Provided partial funding for a nature education program.
  • S’cary Leg Runners Partner — Co-manages the Landis Forest 5K with Dave Roy.
  • The Nicholas J. Juried Family Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding for the installation of a new roof and solar panels on the barn.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Community-Supported Sustainability Model
    methodology: community-supported sustainability
    By relying on memberships, donations, and volunteer labor, the Arboretum sustains its operations and programming because community ownership fosters long-term engagement and stewardship of shared natural and cultural resources.
  • Experiential Environmental Education
    methodology: experiential environmental education
    By offering guided, sensory-rich experiences such as evening walks, birdwatching with reflection, and nature journaling, the Arboretum fosters ecological literacy and emotional connection to nature because direct, immersive encounters promote lasting stewardship values.
  • Integration of Conservation, Arts, and Education
    methodology: conservation-education-arts integration
    By combining horticulture with literary programming, visual arts, and mindfulness practices, the Arboretum deepens public engagement and connection to nature because interdisciplinary experiences foster broader personal and community resonance.
  • Public Access for Education and Appreciation
    methodology: public_access_for_education
    By making collections, grounds, and features publicly accessible, the organization advances horticultural education and public appreciation because open access lowers barriers to engagement and enables informal learning.