Mission & Reports
Mission
Brooklyn Botanic Garden connects people to the wonder and power of plants, sparking delight and curiosity about science, culture, and our environment to help create a greener, more sustainable city and world.
Vision
To grow a future where plants, people, and our planet flourish together.
Charity Info
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. A portion of membership fees and benefit event tickets, and 100% of contributions are tax deductible.
The full legal name and address of the Garden is
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation
1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
BBG's federal tax identification number (TIN) is 11-2417338.
IRS Form 990 Returns
- FY2024 (PDF)
- FY2023 (PDF)
- FY2022 (PDF)
- FY2021 (PDF)
- FY2020 (PDF)
- FY2019 (PDF)
- FY2018-B: Transitional Tax Period (PDF)
- FY2018 (PDF)
- FY2017 (PDF)
For more information about the IRS Form 990, please visit the Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York.
For more information about Brooklyn Botanic Garden and to view previous 990 returns, visit GuideStar.
Financial Statements
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's financial position is summarized in the annual reports. The most recent independent auditor's report and financial statements are also available below in PDF format.