Nonprofit · EIN 32-0371538
DELAWARE BOTANIC GARDENS INC
Also known as Delaware Botanic Gardens
Tax-exempt · DAGSBORO, DE 19939
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,034,064 | $1,366,491 | -$332,427 | $7,152,810 | $116,473 | $7,036,337 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,642,168 | $1,073,636 | $1,568,532 | $7,447,361 | $125,527 | $7,321,834 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $825,474 | $921,693 | -$96,219 | $5,852,503 | $123,642 | $5,728,861 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $788,764
- of which government grants
- $5,000
- Membership dues
- $76,290
- Program service revenue
- $106,393
- Investment income
- $74,983
- Net rental income
- $3,245
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$50
- Net income from fundraising events
- $49,702
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $10,977
- Other revenue
- $63,924
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $616,617
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $668,585
- Professional fundraising fees
- $38,439
- Legal fees
- $6,973
- Accounting fees
- $22,500
- Occupancy
- $2,601
- Travel
- $2,257
- Depreciation
- $196,997
- Program services (functional)
- $1,121,987
- Management and general (functional)
- $189,915
- Fundraising (functional)
- $54,589
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,447,361
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,152,810
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $116,473
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,036,337
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,246,338
- Publicly traded securities
- $538,559
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,472,818
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $563,519
- Gross receipts
- $3,031,503
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 78
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN P LEA | ED HORTICULT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,916 |
| SAMUEL CASHDOLLAR | DEPUTY ED GR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,353 |
| BRENT BAKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| DAVE BAKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| HOLLY FLUTY DEMPSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARCO ANTONIO HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SABRINA HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN LYONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| MIKE MASCIANDARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MCAVOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN REVEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MICHAEL E RISKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| RAYMOND J SANDER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $0 |
| DAVID SMALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| KAREN STEENHOUDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERYL J SWED | ED - EXOFFIC Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $0 |
| SCOTT THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEDEE WAKEFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALISON WILLOCKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROL ZONKO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENT BAKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| DAVE BAKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| HOLLY FLUTY DEMPSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARCO ANTONIO HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SABRINA HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN LYONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| MIKE MASCIANDARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MCAVOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROL MCCLOUD | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $0 |
| RYAN REVEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| MICHAEL E RISKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RAYMOND J SANDER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $0 |
| DAVID SMALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN STEENHOUDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHERYL J SWED | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $0 |
| SCOTT THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEDEE LICKLE WAKEFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENT BAKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| PETER E CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TODD FRITCHMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SABRINA HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN LYONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MCAVOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROL MCCLOUD | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $0 |
| RYAN REVEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 9 | $0 |
| MICHAEL E RISKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| RAYMOND J SANDER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $0 |
| SAM SEO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN STEENHOUDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHERYL J SWED | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $0 |
| SCOTT THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEDEE LICKLE WAKEFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALISON WILLOCKS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 85, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-0085
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- PO Box 176, Nassau DE 19969
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RAYMOND J SANDER
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Michael J Zajic, 31401 Melloy Court, Lewes DE 19958
- Signed the 990
- RAYMOND J SANDER, CHAIR
- Phone
- (202) 256-9501
- Website
- www.delawaregardens.org
- Return prepared by
- ATLANTIC BLUE ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE DELAWARE BOTANIC GARDENS AT PEPPER CREEK STRIVES TO EXALT NATURE'S BEAUTY, TO DELIGHT AND EDUCATE VISITORS, AND TO STUDY AND PRESERVE THE NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS OF SUSSEX COUNTY AND DELMARVA. THE DELAWARE BOTANIC GARDENS HAS CREATED A UNIQUE, SUSTAINABLE, INSPIRATIONAL, AND ACCESSIBLE GARDEN FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT.
Program accomplishments
- THE DELAWARE BOTANIC GARDENS AT PEPPER CREEK HAS CREATED A UNIQUE, SUSTAINABLE, INSPIRATIONAL, AND ACCESSIBLE GARDEN FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT.Expenses $1,121,987 · revenue $106,393
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.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 32-0371538
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,152,810
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,031,503
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,034,064 | $1,366,491 | $7,152,810 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,642,168 | $1,073,636 | $7,447,361 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $825,474 | $921,693 | $5,852,503 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,534,757 | $838,029 | $5,940,422 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Michael J Zajic | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 32-0371538).
Questions about DELAWARE BOTANIC GARDENS INC
- What is the EIN of DELAWARE BOTANIC GARDENS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DELAWARE BOTANIC GARDENS INC is 32-0371538.
- Is DELAWARE BOTANIC GARDENS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to DELAWARE BOTANIC GARDENS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DELAWARE BOTANIC GARDENS INC 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 DELAWARE BOTANIC GARDENS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DELAWARE BOTANIC GARDENS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DELAWARE BOTANIC GARDENS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RAYMOND J SANDER.
- Who are the officers and directors of DELAWARE BOTANIC GARDENS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,916 (STEPHEN P LEA, ED HORTICULT).
- How much revenue does DELAWARE BOTANIC GARDENS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,034,064, expenses of $1,366,491 and total assets of $7,152,810 at year end.
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