Yew Dell Inc
Yew Dell Inc
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Yew Dell Botanical Gardens is to continue the horticultural legacy of Theodore Klein; to encourage exploration of the arboretum, gardens, and extraordinary architectural setting; and to provide opportunities for education, enrichment, and enjoyment.
About
YEW DELL GARDENS IS A BOTANICAL GARDEN DEDICATED TO GARDEN EDUCATION, EXQUISITE DISPLAY AND RESEARCH INTO NEW AND SUPERIOR PLANTS FOR THEREGION. THE GROUNDS BOAST AN IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION OF UNUSUAL PLANT SPECIMENS, OUTSTANDING GARDENS IN A WIDE ARRAY OF STYLES, AND UNIQUEBUILDINGS INCLUDING A STONE CASTLE, EXTENSIVE FIELDSTONE WALLS AND A COTSWOLD'S-STYLED FIELDSTONE HOUSE.GARDEN CLASSES ARE OFFERED FOR ALL GROUPS INCLUDING SCHOOL CHILDREN, HOMEOWNERS, AVID GARDENERS AND GREEN-INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. OUR PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE HANDS-ON GARDENING WORKSHOPS, SEASONAL PLANT WALKS AND LARGE-SCALE COMMUNITY EVENTS, SUCH AS OUR ANNUAL PLANT SALE, HELLEBORE DAY, SUMMER THURSDAY EVENINGS, BOO DELL AND YULETIDE. YEW DELL ALSO OFFERS CHILDREN IN THE DELL, OUR WEEKLY CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, ON SATURDAY MORNINGS FROM MAY - AUGUST. SPECIFICALLY GEARED FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 - 12, THIS AFFORDABLE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW IN POPULARITY EACH YEAR.ONGOING RESEARCH INVOLVES COLLECTION AND EVALUATION OF A TREMENDOUS VARIETY OF GARDEN PLANTS AS WELL AS BREEDING AND SELECTION TO DEVELOP NEW PLANTS FOR REGIONAL GARDENS. COMMUNITY AND RENTAL EVENTS ROUND OUT THE RAPIDLY GROWING SLATE OF ANNUAL OFFERINGS.THE SITE NOW OCCUPIED BY YEW DELL GARDENS SERVED AS THE HOME, GARDENS, ARBORETUM AND COMMERCIAL NURSERY OF THE LATE COMMERCIAL NURSERYMAN THEODORE KLEIN WHO WAS FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS, ONE OF THE LEADERS OF THE REGIONAL NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY. OPENED TO THE PUBLIC IN 2005, YEW DELL IS NOW ONE OF ONLY 13 AMERICAN GARDENS DESIGNATED AS PARTNERSHIP GARDENS BY THE GARDEN CONSERVANCY, A NATIONAL GROUP DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AMERICA'S EXCEPTIONAL GARDENS. YEW DELL GARDENS SERVES THE COMMUNITY AS A SIGNIFICANT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE, A DISTINCTIVE HORTICULTURAL TREASURE, AND A PRICELESS CULTURAL ASSET.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “To continue the horticultural legacy of theodore klein; to encourage exploration of the arboretum, gardens and architectural setting; and to provide opportunities for education, enrichment and enjoyment.”.
Their activities were defined as: “To serve as a center for horticultural excellence in garden design, display, new plant research, education and sustainable gardening.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as KY.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 6220 OLD LAGRANGE ROAD, CRESTWOOD, KY, 40014.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 23 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $5,911.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- The organization pays $598,935 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $56,032 in fundraising expenses.