The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
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About this organization
Mission
To provide bayfront sanctuaries connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our regional history.
About
ORIGINALLY THE HOME OF WILLIAM AND MARIE SELBY. MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS TODAY IS AN URBAN, BAYFRONT OASIS SHOWCASING A LIVING COLLECTION OF RARE AND BEAUTIFUL TROPICAL PLANTS. THE GARDENS IS ALSO A RESPECTED WORLD LEADER IN THE STUDY AND CONSERVATION OF PLANTS, PARTICULARLY EPIPHYTES-PLANTS ADAPTED TO LIVE IN THE TREE CANOPY, INCLUDING ORCHIDS, BROMELIADS, GESNERIADS AND FERNS. THE MORE WE KNOW, THE BETTER WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANT PRESERVATION AND HABITAT CONSERVATION. SINCE 1973, SCIENTISTS FROM SELBY GARDENS HAVE VENTURED INTO SOME OF THE WORLD'S WILDEST PLACES TO IDENTIFY, STUDY, COLLECT AND LEARN FROM THESE RESOURCEFUL, REMARKABLE PLANTS. AS A RESULT, WE'VE DEVELOPED A RICH BODY OF KNOWLEDGE TO SHARE WITH PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS ARE AN INVALUABLE WAY TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE AS WELL AS ADVANCE OUR MISSION. JUST AS PLANTS IN THE WILD ADAPT TO AN EVER-CHANGING ENVIRONMENT, WE KNOW WE MUST CONSTANTLY SEEK COMMON GROUND AND FIND WAYS TO WORK COOPERATIVELY. SELBY GARDENS WELCOMES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS WORKING IN THE AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION. JUST AS SELBY GARDENS IS A RESPECTED CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, IT IS A FAMOUS HORTICULTURAL SHOWPLACE THAT DELIGHTS MORE THAN 130,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY. VISITORS COME TO RELAX, LEARN, EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE THE LIVING COLLECTION OF TROPICAL PLANTS AND PROGRAMS AVAILABLE 364 DAYS A YEAR. THE SELBYS WANTED THEIR HOME TO BE A PLACE WHERE THEY COULD RETREAT FROM THE WORLD'S EVERYDAY HUSTLE AND BUSTLE. TODAY THE PROPERTY IS DOUBLE ITS ORIGINAL SIZE AND NOW CONTAINS NEARLY 15 ACRES HOUSING 12 BUILDINGS (INCLUDING 7 GREENHOUSES) TRANSECTED BY A BRICK-LAID AVENUE IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ON THE SHORES OF SARASOTA BAY IN DOWNTOWN SARASOTA.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “Mission: to provide an oasis of inspiration and tranquility, while furthering the understanding and appreciation of plants, especially epiphytes. vision: to touch as many people as possible through our urban waterfront garden that is the world leader in conservation and display of epiphytes.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “Mission: to provide an oasis of inspiration and tranquility, while furthering the understanding and appreciation of plants, especially epiphytes. vision: to touch as many people as possible through our urban waterfront garden that is the world leader in conservation and display of epiphytes.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of FL.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 811 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34236 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 72 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $3,128,467.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1978.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $3,557,435 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $855,966 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related organization transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.