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Miami Beach Garden Conservancy Inc

EIN 65-0811036 · Miami Beach, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceWeak45 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN IS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL ENJOYMENT, STEWARDSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH EDUCATION, THE ARTS, AND INTERACTION WITH THE NATURAL WORLD. OUR GARDEN IS A UNIQUE, SUBTROPICAL OASIS OF BEAUTY AND TRANQUILITY WITHIN AN URBAN SETTING A COMMUNITY RESOURCE THAT REFRESHES, INSPIRES AND ENGAGES OUR VISITORS.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 65%
Employees
18
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$186,364, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 (2)
  1. $728,166 spent. MIAMI BEACH GARDEN CONSEVANCY ACTIVELY MAINTAINED THE BOTANICAL GARDEN INCLUDING INSTALLATIONS OF NATIVE PLANTS EXOTICS, AND EDIBLE GARDEN ITEMS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL AND GREEN INITATIVES.
  2. $198,397 spent. MIAMI BEACH GARDEN CONSEVANCY FACILIATED CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMMING, FREE CHILDREN'S SUMMER CAMP, FAMILY PROGRAMMING AND ART INSTALLATIONS. THE PROGRAMMING WAS OFFERED FREE TO THE PUBLIC WHEN FEASIBLE. IN SOME CASES A FEE WAS CHARGED IN ORDER TO COVER DIRECT COSTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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