REEVES-REED ARBORETUM

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

165 HOBART AVE, SUMMIT, NJ 07901-2908

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

JACQUELINE M KONDEL, 165 HOBART AVENUE, SUMMIT, NJ 07901

Signed the 990

JACQUELINE M KONDEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(908) 273-8787

Website

REEVES-REEDARBORETUM.ORG

Return prepared by

JAMES M WOOD CPA

Mission

THE REEVES-REED ARBORETUM SEEKS TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE AND ENRICH ITS VISITORS SO THEY MAY BECOME BETTER STEWARDS OF NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. WE ACHIEVE THIS MISSION THROUGH THE CARE AND UTILIZATION OF AN HISTORIC ESTATE AND GARDENS.

Program accomplishments

• HORTICULTUREREEVES-REED ARBORETUM IS A 13.5 ACRE ESTATE. IT WAS SELECTED TO BE PUT ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES IN 1993 AND ON THE NJ REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES IN 1993 AS WELL. TODAY THE ESTATE IS A SUBURBAN ARBORETUM, PUBLIC GARDEN, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER.THE MAIN HOUSE (WISNER HOUSE) WAS CONSTRUCTED IN 1889. IT WAS DESIGNED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL FIRM OF BABB COOK AND WILLARD AND IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE COLONIAL REVIVAL STYLE HOUSE. THIS STYLE HOUSE IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ARCHITECTURE THAT WAS PREDOMINANT IN THE NORTHEAST DURING THIS PERIOD.THE FORMAL GARDENS ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 1920S ERA OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE. A FORMAL ROSE GARDEN, AZALEA AND RHODODENDRON, PERENNIAL BORDERS AND ROCK GARDENS COMPRISE THE FORMAL AREAS. SOME OF THE AREAS ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE, AND IN 2017 AND 2020; THE ARBORETUM COMPLETED PHASE ONE AND TWO OF A MULTI-PHASED ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT. BEYOND THE FORMAL GARDENS, MANY EDUCATIONAL GARDEN AREAS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO TEACH THE PUBLIC ABOUT PLANTS THAT ARE USED HORTICULTURALLY, AS WELL AS NATIVE SPECIES THAT HAVE BEEN REINTRODUCED INTO THE GARDEN. THE COLLECTIONS ARE APPROPRIATELY IDENTIFIED AND SIGNAGE IS UTILIZED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. THERE IS A 672 SQUARE FOOT GREENHOUSE THAT HOUSES COLLECTIONS OF ORCHIDS, CACTI, CARNIVOROUS PLANTS, AND SUCCULENTS. IT IS ALSO USED AS A CLASSROOM. THERE IS ALSO A 300 SQUARE FOOT HOOP HOUSE THAT IS USED FOR PROPAGATION AND THE OVERWINTERING OF TROPICAL PLANTS USED IN THE DISPLAY GARDENS.FOR 10 MONTHS OF THE YEAR THE GLACIAL BOWL TO THE SOUTH OF THE MAIN HOUSE IS A CERTIFIED NATIVE WILDLIFE HABITAT THAT HAS BEEN PLANTED TO ATTRACT SONG BIRDS, BEES AND BUTTERFLIES. WILDFLOWERS AND FERNS HAVE BEEN PLANTED TO DEMONSTRATE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF NATIVE LANDSCAPING. WE MANAGE 6 ACRES OF NATIVE HARDWOOD FOREST AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL TO TEACH THE MANY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WHO COME TO THE ARBORETUM.
  Expenses $574,483
• EDUCATIONEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN THE MARY REINHART STACKHOUSE EDUCATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS INCLUDING:HANDS TO NATURE, A FIELD TRIP PROGRAM FOR NEWARK, ELIZABETH AND PLAINFIELD ELEMENTARY AGE STUDENTS;NATURED-THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIES; A SERIES OF NATURE PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES;A SERIES OF SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS INCLUDING: ELEPHANT TREE NATURE CAMP FOR AGES 4-8; THEATRE AND FINE ARTS CAMPS WITH A FOCUS ON NATURE AND THE NATURAL WORLD (AGES 4 TO 11); AND COOKING CAMPS FOR AGES 5-10 WITH A FOCUS ON HEALTHY EATING.SQUARE FOOT GARDENING WORKSHOPS.HEALTH AND WELLNESS WORKSHOPS INCLUDING YOGA AND FOREST BATHING.INTERPRATIVE SIGNAGE HAS BEEN INSTALLED THAT DESCRIBES THE HISTORY OF THE PROPERTY AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE FROM A LANDSCAPE DESIGN.AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS, LECTURES, AND EVENTS FOCUSING ON SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TREES.
  Expenses $395,412 · revenue $107,834
• PUBLIC RELATIONSTHE ARBORETUM GROUNDS ARE OPEN FROM 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM FROM NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH MARCH 31, AND FROM 7:00 AM TO 7:00 PM FROM APRIL 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31 FOR PUBLIC ENJOYMENT AND STUDY WITHOUT AN ADMISSION CHARGE. THE ARBORETUM ALSO HOSTS TWO MAJOR GALLERY EXHIBITIS PER YEAR, ALIGNING WITH THE MISSION OF THE INSTITUTION, PROVIDING THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND THEIR CURRICULUM, AND DRAWING ON ARTWORKS FROM NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTISTS. IN 2021, RRA WELCOMED OVER 100,000 VISITORS TO THE GROUNDS, AND HAS SUSTAINED THAT GROWTH.
  Expenses $184,217

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

23-7335987

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1974

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Environment (C410)

Assets (IRS master file)

$4,841,376

Income (IRS master file)

$1,888,097

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7335987).

Questions about REEVES-REED ARBORETUM

What is the EIN of REEVES-REED ARBORETUM?

The employer identification number (EIN) of REEVES-REED ARBORETUM is 23-7335987.

Is REEVES-REED ARBORETUM tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.

Are donations to REEVES-REED ARBORETUM tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does REEVES-REED ARBORETUM file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of REEVES-REED ARBORETUM due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did REEVES-REED ARBORETUM last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.

Who is the principal officer of REEVES-REED ARBORETUM?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JACQUELINE M KONDEL.

Who are the officers and directors of REEVES-REED ARBORETUM?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 22 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does REEVES-REED ARBORETUM have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,586,006, expenses of $1,423,421 and total assets of $4,841,376 at year end.

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