Daniel Boone Native Gardens
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To promote native plant conservation and healthy ecosystems by maintaining a public green space and educational botanical garden. Our vision is to showcase the largest collection of horticulturally available native species from the Blue Ridge ecoregion, inspire people to plant native species in their own landscapes, and offer a place where our community can enjoy outdoor events. Daniel Boone Native Gardens is a nonprofit organization that relies on the contributions of generous community members.
- Income
- $56,924
- Spending
- $38,637
- Reserves
- 18.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 49%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $11,410 spent. Co-hosted our annual plant sale in May and June in partnership with local and regional Native Plant Societies. The sales provided over 100 buyers with affordable access to native flora, successfully introducing hundreds of native plants into NC home gardens to support local wildlife and pollinators.
- $4,596 spent. Hosted our annual, free Summer Concert Series in the garden, welcoming over 400 people throughout the summer from our community as well as from other areas of North Carolina and more. The program pared cultural arts with environmental awareness, providing equitable public access to the gardens while educating attendees on North Carolina's native ecosystems.
- $392 spent. Conducted our annual Fairy Day family festival, drawing over 800 children and adults to the garden. The event utilized nature-based crafts, youth entertainment, and guided activities to engage families in outdoor environmental education and foster early-childhood connectivity with local conservation efforts.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2012.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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