Environment
(C410)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
Financial strength (30%)
82/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
78/100
Impact (25%)
No data yet
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
The Garden’s mission and commitment to the community is to advance excellence in education, research, exhibition and conservation of the desert plants of the world, with emphasis on the Southwestern United States. We will ensure that the Garden is always a compelling attraction that brings to life the many wonders of the desert.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$30.2M
Total Revenue
$27.5M
Total Expenses
$79.9M
Net Assets
249
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
72.7%
Fundraising Efficiency
130.1%
Operating Reserve
34.86x
Liability-to-Asset
7.9%
Revenue Diversification
46.9%
Executive Compensation
$922K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 109 similar organizations
(United States, Environment, $10M–$100M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
72.7% | 84.1% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
10.9% | 9.6% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
16.3% | 3.6% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
130.1% | 834.5% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
34.9 mo | 14.7 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
7.9% | 14.0% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
46.9% | 82.3% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
13.3% | 7.8% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
16.3% | 5.1% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
9.0% | 4.8% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30.2M | $27.5M | $79.9M | 72.7% | 249 |
| 2024 | $26.7M | $23.6M | $75.2M | 71.7% | 250 |
| 2023 | $26.7M | $21.6M | $68.7M | 75.2% | 266 |
| 2022 | $39.2M | $21.9M | $62.0M | 73.0% | 266 |
| 2021 | $26.9M | $15.3M | N/A | — | 229 |
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