Mission
EXPLORING, EXPLAINING AND CELEBRATING THE WORLD OF PLANTS.
Public Charity
GREATER DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN
GREATER DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in DES MOINES, IA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $11.8M, expenses of $5.0M, total assets of $31.4M. Imperigo tracks 230 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $6.0M.
EIN: 420540765
DES MOINES, IA
Single Organization Support
NTEE: C11
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$11.8M
Total Expenses$5.0M
Total Assets$31.4M
Grant Records230
Funding Total$6.0M
Filing Years2020–2025
Where $100 goes at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
How Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$88
Programs
the work itself
$6
Management
running the organization
$6
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $88 for programs
$88
More than sixty years ago, community leaders saw the need for an urban garden in the heart of Des Moines
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
OPERATING GRANT
$245,000
GENERAL OPERATIONS
$137,500
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
$49,550
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
$25,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$25,000
Showing up to 5 of 230 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Ben Page
VICE CHAIR
Chris Hensley
DIRECTOR
Claudia Schabel
SECRETARY
Doug Van Zanten
DIRECTOR
Ed Kenny
TREASURER THRU 1-30-2025
Everett Miles
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11.8M | $5.0M | $31.4M |
| 2024 | $4.7M | $4.3M | $25.6M |
| 2023 | $4.8M | $4.7M | $22.3M |
| 2021 | $3.0M | $3.1M | $19.7M |
| 2020 | $3.9M | $3.2M | $19.1M |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $3.9M to $11.8M (+204%), with total assets most recently reported at $31.4M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.