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FROM THE DIRECTOR After many years of planning, 2015-2016 opened a new chapter to the Tucson Botanical Gardens. On September 11, 2015, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to inaugurate a new Visitor Center. The new Center included a gift shop, Legacy Gallery and Legacy Meeting Room. Adding to the excitement was the presentation of the national traveling exhibition, Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks. As a result of these new investments, the Tucson Botanical Gardens saw a dramatic increase in membership and school group visits. Family Days, Summer Science Camp, the Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion and, of course, our plant collection and display gardens continue to shine as the pride of our institution. We are grateful to our generous members and loyal friends who have contributed to the success of the Gardens. Michelle Conklin, Executive Director Annual Report 2015-2016 1 Mission The Tucson Botanical Gardens promotes responsible and appropriate use of plants in a desert environment through education and demonstration and provides a place of beauty and tranquility for Tucson residents and visitors. 2015-2016 Board of Directors Shelly Abbott, President John Smith, Vice President Joan Ardern, Secretary Karen McCloskey, Treasurer Steve Bosse Kelly Flannigan Chris Hazen Molina Langdon Hill Mary Laughbaum Margaret Livingston David M. Lovitt, Jr. Shannan Marty Lisa Owens-Sredzinski Angie Johnson-Smith Mark P. Vitale Polly Putnam White Michelle Conklin, Ex Officio Emeritus: Bernard Friedman, (d) Catherine McGibbon (d) Lillian Fisher (d), Donald Laidlaw TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS 2015-2016 | Annual Report
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FROM THE DIRECTORAfter many years of planning, 2015-2016 opened a new chapter to the Tucson Botanical Gardens.
On September 11, 2015, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to inaugurate a new Visitor Center. The new Center included a gift shop, Legacy Gallery and Legacy Meeting Room. Adding to the excitement was the presentation of the national traveling exhibition, Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks. As a result of these new investments, the Tucson Botanical Gardens saw a dramatic increase in membership and school group visits. Family Days, Summer Science Camp, the Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion and, of course, our plant collection and display gardens continue to shine as the pride of our institution.
We are grateful to our generous members and loyal friends who have contributed to the success of the Gardens.
Michelle Conklin, Executive Director
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Mission
The Tucson Botanical Gardens promotes
responsible and appropriate use of plants in
a desert environment through education and
demonstration and provides a place of beauty and tranquility for Tucson residents and visitors.
2015-2016 Board of Directors
Shelly Abbott, President John Smith, Vice President Joan Ardern, Secretary Karen McCloskey, Treasurer Steve Bosse Kelly Flannigan Chris Hazen Molina Langdon Hill Mary Laughbaum Margaret Livingston David M. Lovitt, Jr. Shannan Marty Lisa Owens-Sredzinski Angie Johnson-Smith Mark P. Vitale Polly Putnam White Michelle Conklin, Ex Officio Emeritus: Bernard Friedman, (d) Catherine McGibbon (d) Lillian Fisher (d), Donald Laidlaw
TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS2015-2016 | Annual Report
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FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
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Sources of Revenue
15%
2%3%
4%
25%
12%
12%
27%
Contributions Membership GrantsAdmission Facility Rental/Exhibits Special EventsGift Shop Other & Inkind
Expense Uses
21%
52%
4%
6%
10%7%
Administration Fundraising MarketingMembership Horticulture & Facilities Education
Revenue
Contributions $ 500,448 Grants $ 218,948 Admissions $ 469,175 Membership $ 225,661 Education $. 75,032 Special Events $ 47,230 (net) Gift Shop $ 36,489 (net) Facility Rental $ 74,500 In-Kind $ 198,786 Other $ 2,712 Total Revenue $1,848,981
Expense
Education $ 374,963 Horticulture $ 918,939 AdministratIon $ 128,872 Fundraising $ 172,521 Membership $ 81,129 Marketing $ 103,542 Total Expenses $1,779,966
Net Operating Gain. $69,015*
*includes depreciation expenses of $164,822
The Community We Serve • 13,212 - Volunteer Hours Contributed
• 100,000 - Total Number of Visitors
• 40 - Community Groups that Held Meetings at Tucson Botanical Gardens
• 33 - Marriages were celebrated
• 5,264 - School Children Enjoyed Nature Connects: Art with LEGO(c) Bricks
• 2,636 Seniors and people with disabilities participated in Horticultural Therapy
• 1,252 Adults learned about Gardening and Nature through our continuing education classes
Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 86750 (520) 326-9686 *15
Federal ID # 23-7037310
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