Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2011 and ending 09-30-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
9500 SPERRY ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
KIRTLAND, OH440945172
D Employer identification number

34-0750346
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 19,663,269
F Name and address of principal officer:
CLEMENT W HAMILTON
9500 SPERRY ROAD
KIRTLAND,OH440945172
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.HOLDENARB.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1931
M State of legal domicile: OH
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM IS AN OUTDOOR LIVING MUSEUM THAT PROMOTES THE BEAUTY&IMPORTANCE OF TREES&OTHER WOODY PLANTS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE& HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION&BEYOND.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 18
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 18
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 75
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 582
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 5,882,665 8,580,524
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 129,326 190,282
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 379,281 1,066,214
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 319,828 401,014
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 6,711,100 10,238,034
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 3,999,830 3,930,134
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet426,048    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 3,529,063 3,012,682
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 7,528,893 6,942,816
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -817,793 3,295,218
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 118,230,028 131,196,700
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,413,189 1,612,072
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 116,816,839 129,584,628
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM IS AN OUTDOOR LIVING MUSEUM THAT PROMOTES THE BEAUTY AND IMPORTANCE OF TREES AND OTHER WOODY PLANTS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION AND BEYOND.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,213,386 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 214,891 )
The Holden Arboretum is an outdoor living museum that promotes the beauty and importance of trees and other woody plants, to create sustainable and healthy communities in the Great Lakes region and beyond. Holden's programs are integrated to foster its vision of "a Northeast Ohio in which trees, forests, and gardens provide maximum ecological and social benefits to the region's people and communities". Organization During the past fiscal year, Holden continued to build on its 2009 strategic plan which identified three primary themes around which all of its programs would focus: (1) growing trees and communities, promoting the creation and care of interconnected networks of trees and wooded environments to sustain the ecological health of the communities where we live and work; (2) conserving native forests, fostering conservation of the diversity, health, function and ecological services of natural forested ecosystems in our region's human-impacted landscapes; and (3) engaging children with plants, instilling in children an appreciation for and knowledge of plants and their environments, so they will apply that value and understanding as adults. The strategic plan and one of its key outgrowths, the "Holden Storybook" (a compilation of themes in which Holden wishes to engage its diverse audiences), served as the basis for crafting Holden's "New Leaf" master plan for improved gardens, visitor amenities, and infrastructure in the arboretum's core 240 acres. Of the many projects included in New Leaf, several were selected for Phase One fundraising and implementation: (1) a new irrigation well and reservoir, to replace Holden's previous use of Corning Lake water, which had unacceptably high iron content; (2) a renovated Corning Library to become more attractive and functional; (3) a new 500-foot tree alle, running between the site of a future new visitor center and the new rhododendron garden; (4) a new 4.5-acre Rhododendron Discovery Garden; (5) a deer fence to enclose the core 240 acres; (6) a canopy walk to introduce students and visitors to the biology of the forest canopy, 60 feet above the ground; and (7) a renewed Corning Lake and Lotus Pond, including an exemplary connection between them. Campaign fundraising for New Leaf Phase One has proceeded well, approaching $7 million in gifts and pledges by the end of FY2011-2012, toward the total goal of $7.85M. Consequently Holden completed the irrigation project in FY2010-2011 and library in FY2011-2012, and has progressed so well on the tree alle and Discovery Garden that they will open in May 2013. The deer fence is slated for construction in FY2012-13; and the canopy walk and lake renewals will be executed in subsequent years. Holden also continued its analyses of assets and collections to ensure they support the arboretum's mission. Highlights included key additions to woody plants collections; improved focus of the library, including its special collection of rare books and art; and continued demolition of dilapidated and strategically irrelevant structures. The following account of our achievements is organized according to the three strategic themes, augmented by the general heading "Place and Purpose", under which we include how the public values Holden as a wonderful place to visit and an institution that improves their communities' general well-being. Growing Trees and Communities Horticulture During the spring and fall planting seasons, 648 trees and shrubs and 4,400+ herbaceous plants were planted. There are currently 5,637 different living plant taxa (species, varieties and cultivars) in the collections, of which 3,842 are trees, shrubs and woody vines. The holdings of the herbarium increased to 3,049 preserved plant specimens. The Plant Collections Curator continued to provide a horticultural information service to the public year-round, and responded to 286 contacts during the year with questions on plant identification, landscape plant selection and sources, horticultural practices and a range of related subjects. As a participant in the International Seed Exchange, Holden Nursery Staff distributed 281 packets of seed representing 12 different species native to Ohio on request at no charge to 88 sister institutions in 26 countries around the world and 6 states within the U.S. Research and Plant Introduction In FY12, research staff published two papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Research staff presented two scientific lectures at universities and scientific meetings and presented four popular lectures to green industry professionals, garden clubs and Holden members. Holden hosted and organized the American Rhododendron Society (ARS) Great Lakes Chapter meeting, which was held at the Holden Arboretum and included tours of the Leach Research Station. Research staff reviewed two scientific manuscripts for two international journals. Research staff submitted four proposals to federal and non-profit agencies, including the National Science Foundation. All research focused on resistance to root rot disease in rhododendrons caused by the soil pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi. Field trials were established and completed to screen heat tolerant R. hyperythrum hybrids from the John Thornton program in Louisiana for resistance to P. cinnamomi, as a means of determining whether resistance may have been a factor in selection under warm (zone 8) conditions. R. hyperythrum and the Southern selections derived from it proved to be very root rot resistant under flooding conditions that favor the disease. These data were presented at the American Phytopatholgical Society Meeting in Providence RI during the summer of 2012. A total of 160 ornamental selections have been made from R. hyperythrum breeding populations evaluated in northern Ohio (USDA hardiness zone 5). Because of their potential adaptation to warmer conditions, these have been vegetatively propagated to create clonal copies for evaluation in southern Louisiana (USDA hardiness zone 8). Approximately 800 plants (5 copies of each selection) have been shipped and field planted as of February 2013. In addition, several of the most promising selections have been propagated via tissue culture, to provide hundreds of copies for evaluation under production (container) conditions in the Gulf South. This project is being done in collaboration with Plant Development Services Inc in Mobile, AL. The ability of R. hyperythrum hybrids to tolerate southern growing conditions is a novel trait not found in other rhododendrons, and therefore these plants have significant commercial potential in a new and large horticultural market. A total of $15,000 was received in grants for research on rhododendron root rot and heat tolerance from the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust and the ARS Research Foundation. All plant breeding and introduction research was carried out by Stephen Krebs. Conserving Native Forests Research In FY12, research staff published seven papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Research staff presented eight scientific lectures at universities and scientific meetings and presented two popular lectures to green industry professionals, garden clubs and Holden members. Research staff reviewed twenty four scientific manuscripts for seventeen international journals, and served as ad hoc reviewers for National Science Foundation grant review panels. Two Holden scientists, David Burke and Kurt Smemo, continued a 4-year National Science Foundation-funded study examining the cumulative effects of acid rain on soil fertility, soil biodiversity, and the important role soil organisms may play in acquiring limiting nutrients from the soil for forest trees. This grant currently employs one postdoctoral scientist, who joined the research program in 2012, who will be able to further develop their scientific and technical skills in the areas of soil ecology and plant biology. Research staff submitted five proposals to federal and non-profit agencies, including the National Science Foundation and USDA. The research department completed a successful search for a new scientist in the summer of 2012. Juliana Medeiros, a plant physiological ecologist, will be joining the research department in FY 2013. Juliana's work focuses on plant traits and adaptations, and how environmental factors influence plant distribution. Education through Research Holden scientists are training/mentoring two postdoctoral scholars funded from the National Science Foundation grant awarded to Holden scientists and funding from the R. Henry Norweb Jr. Fellowship for Scientific Research in Horticulture. Holden scientists are serving on graduate student committees for four Ph.D. and/or M.S. students at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and Kent State University. Holden hosted two undergraduate interns in the summer of 2012 and both assisted in the National Science Foundation project examining acid rain and forest health. Research staff also performed outreac
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 5,213,386
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
Yes
 
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
201
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
75
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
18
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
18
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
OH
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
JAMES W ANSBERRY
9500 SPERRY ROAD
KIRTLAND,OH440945172
(440) 946-4400
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) Paul Abbey
Chairman
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(2) Barbara Brown
Director
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(3) Christopher Cullis
Director
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(4) Jonathan E Dick
Vice Chairman
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(5) Robert R Galloway
Vice Chairman
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(6) Sarah L Gries
Vice Chairman
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(7) Peter S Hellman
Director
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(8) Arlene M Holden
Director
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(9) Stephen J Knerly Jr
Vice Chairman
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(10) Joseph J Mahovlic
Vice Chairman
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(11) Michael C Marino
Director
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(12) Cynthia A Moore-Hardy
Director
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(13) Ellen W Jones Nordell
Director
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(14) C W Eliot Paine
Vice Chairman
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(15) Timothy L Swanson
Director
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(16) KK Sullivan
Director
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(17) Michael T Victor
Director
 2.0 X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2011)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) Ann T Whitney
Director
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(19) Clement Hamilton
CEO & President
 40.0     X       195,193 0 28,927
(20) Jim Ansberry
Treasurer & Director of Financ
 40.0     X       121,594 0 17,380
(21) Deborah Ryan
Assist. Secretary & Executive
 40.0     X       50,887 0 10,631


















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 367,674 0 56,938
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
MTR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS LLC
101 BELLEVUE RD
PITTSBURGH,PA15229 		LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS 346,143
ADDECO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
PO BOX 371084
PITTSBURGH,PA15250 		SEASONAL LABOR 266,586
THE ALBERT M HIGLEY CO
2926 CHESTER AVENUE
CLEVELAND,OH44114 		CONSTRUCTION MGMT. 160,766
COLD HARBOR BUILDING COMPANY
115 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY
CHARDON,OH44024 		BLDG.CONSTRUCTION 168,590
VIZMEG LANDSCAPE INC
778 MCCAULEY ROAD 100
STOW,OH44224 		LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCT. 392,572
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet5
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Form 990 (2011)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 4,000
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		8,576,524
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 370,080
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 8,580,524
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a ADMISSIONS 900,099 62,342 62,342    
b EDUCATION COURSES 611,600 127,940 127,940    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 190,282
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 507,826     507,826
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 182,188  
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 182,188  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 182,188     182,188
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 8,618,847 1,226,452
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 8,977,852 309,059
c Gain or (loss) -359,005 917,393
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 558,388     558,388
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 225,487
b Less: direct expenses ...b 81,454
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 144,033   144,033
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 107,054
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 56,870
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 50,184     50,184
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a CENTER FOR PLANT CONSERVATION 900,099 8,000 8,000    
b WOODLAND 5K RUN FEES 900,099 5,500 5,500    
c INSURANCE PROCEEDS 900,099 5,100 5,100    
d All other revenue .... 6,009 6,009    
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 24,609
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 10,238,034 214,891   1,442,619
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 404,741 311,651 65,568 27,522
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 2,891,176 2,209,551 480,101 201,524
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 188,119 143,448 30,871 13,800
9 Other employee benefits ....... 216,360 161,075 38,940 16,345
10 Payroll taxes ........... 229,738 175,804 37,988 15,946
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 37,639 27,560 9,544 535
c Accounting ........... 31,500 23,065 7,987 448
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other .......... 171,809 125,804 43,563 2,442
12 Advertising and promotion .... 102,629 59,137 41,492 2,000
13 Office expenses ....... 84,994 44,481 23,543 16,970
14 Information technology ...... 31,318 14,374 13,196 3,748
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 211,641 178,253 26,181 7,207
17 Travel ............ 0      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 125,491 68,725 39,741 17,025
20 Interest ........... 11,073 11,073    
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 646,690 594,704 12,218 39,768
23 Insurance .............. 112,254 64,586 47,668  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a EDUCATION & PROMOTIONAL EXP. 406,131 323,993 49,647 32,491
b SITE PLANNING 270,879   270,879  
c LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 354,806 354,056   750
d BUILDING & EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN 283,239 212,157 54,306 16,776
e
f All other expenses 130,589 109,889 9,949 10,751
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 6,942,816 5,213,386 1,303,382 426,048
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 0 1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 296,097 2 1,845,712
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 920,022 3 2,125,898
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 0 4 0
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 5 0
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 36,264 8 28,801
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 0 9 0
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 30,419,030
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 9,540,435 20,104,971 10c 20,878,595
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 96,859,296 11 106,272,438
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ......... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 13,378 15 45,256
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 118,230,028 16 131,196,700
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 693,052 17 739,255
18 Grants payable .......... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue .......... 47,564 19 43,903
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 419,957 24 569,957
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 252,616 25 258,957
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 1,413,189 26 1,612,072
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 35,581,820 27 39,808,765
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 1,893,020 28 4,042,875
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 79,341,999 29 85,732,988
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 116,816,839 33 129,584,628
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 118,230,028 34 131,196,700
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
10,238,034
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
6,942,816
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
3,295,218
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
116,816,839
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
9,472,571
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
129,584,628
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2011)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
Employer identification number

34-0750346
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
No
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
No
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
No
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 7,464,663 6,344,389 5,871,900 5,882,665 8,580,524 34,144,141
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 7,464,663 6,344,389 5,871,900 5,882,665 8,580,524 34,144,141
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..           23,178,474
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           10,965,667
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 7,464,663 6,344,389 5,871,900 5,882,665 8,580,524 34,144,141
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 873,949 424,739 440,418 470,964 690,014 2,900,084
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. 148,808 128,883 136,229 122,242 168,642 704,804
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           37,749,029
12
12
1,397,352
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
29.049 %
15
15
24.187 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
HOLDEN ARBORETUM'S PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE, AS SHOWN ON LINE 14 OF PART II OF SCHEDULE A, IS BELOW THE SECTION 509(a)(1) REQUIREMENT OF 33.33%. THE ARBORETUM SUBMITS THAT IT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS A "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION" BECAUSE IT SATISFIES THE 10% FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST OF REGULATION SECTION 1.170A-9(f)(3). REGULATION SECTION 1.170A-9(f)(3) REQUIRES AN ORGANIZATION TO HAVE A PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE OF GREATER THAN 10%, WHICH THE ARBORETUM MEETS. FURTHER, THE REGULATION REQUIRES AN ORGANIZATION TO BE SO ORGANIZED AND OPERATED AS TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC OR GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS. THE ARBORETUM MAINTAINS A CONTINUOUS AND BONA FIDE SOLICITATION PROGRAM TO OBTAIN CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC INCLUDING THE CURRENT MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN THAT THE ARBORETUM HAS UNDERTAKEN. ITS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE OF INTEREST TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. THE ARBORETUM FURTHER SUBMITS THAT IT SATISFIES MANY OF THE ADDITIONAL FACTORS SPECIFIED IN REGULATION SECTION 1.170A-9(f)(3)(iii) TO (vii): (1) ITS PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE IS CLOSE TO THE REQUIRED 33.33% AND IS SUBSTANTIALLY MORE THAN 10%; (2) ITS FACILITIES ARE DIRECTLY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON A YEAR-ROUND BASIS. THE ARBORETUM OFFERS FESTIVALS, SPECIAL EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ITS TREES, SHRUBS, PLANTS, AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES; (3) THE ARBORETUM'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPRISED OF A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF THE COMMUNITY THAT REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC INSTEAD OF THE PERSONAL INTERESTS OF A SMALL GROUP OF PEOPLE. ITS DIRECTORS INCLUDE COMMUNITY LEADERS AND EXPERTS IN THE HORTICULTURAL AND AGRICULTURAL FIELDS; (4) THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ARBORETUM ARE BROAD AND APPEAL TO PERSONS HAVING AN INTEREST IN NATURE AND NATURE'S RESOURCES. THE ARBORETUM CONDUCTS MANY SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND ENGAGES IN OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF HORTICULTURAL AND AGRICULTURAL TOPICS.
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
Employer identification number

34-0750346
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
  		Employer identification number

34-0750346
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
  		Employer identification number

34-0750346
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
  		Employer identification number

34-0750346
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
Employer identification number

34-0750346
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a 23
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b 1,489.00
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c 0
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d 0
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet0
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet1
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet60.00
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $ 0
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 20,178,951 22,008,573 21,000,048 21,701,435
b Contributions ........ 746,458 755,467 890,496 -364,878
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ... 3,230,903 -252,362 1,604,491 -173,832
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		954,708 2,332,727 1,486,462 162,677
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ...... 23,201,604 20,178,951 22,008,573 21,000,048
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet80.210 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet11.474 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet8.316 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   12,317,887 12,317,887
b Buildings ................   8,312,100 4,202,640 4,109,460
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   3,473,713 2,240,876 1,232,837
e Other .................   6,315,330 3,096,919 3,218,411
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 20,878,595
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes 0
GIFT ANNUITY LIABILITY 258,957








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 258,957
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 10,238,034
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 6,942,816
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 3,295,218
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 9,472,571
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 9,472,571
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 12,767,789
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 19,710,605
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 9,472,571
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 9,472,571
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 10,238,034
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 10,238,034
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 6,942,816
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 6,942,816
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 6,942,816
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, PART II, LINE 9: THE ARBORETUM HAS RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS - VIA CONSERVATION EASEMENTS - ASSOCIATED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1,489 ACRES OF LAND. NO VALUE HAS BEEN PLACED ON THESE CONTRIBUTIONS AND THE EASEMENTS ARE NOT REFLECTED IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. HOWEVER, THE ARBORETUM IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE EASEMENTS AND MAY INCUR LEGAL AND OTHER COSTS TO ENFORCE THE EASEMENTS.
USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS, PART V, LINE 4: THE ARBORETUM ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF SEVERAL PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES. THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE RECORDED AT HISTORICAL DOLLAR VALUE. INCOME AND REALIZED/UNREALIZED GAINS/LOSSES FOR SOME SPECIFIC FUNDS' INCOME IS RECORDED AS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED UNTIL SPENT FOR THOSE SPECIFIC PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPENDING POLICY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN ADDITION, EARNINGS IN EXCESS OF THE SPENDING POLICY ARE ADDED TO TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS. INCOME FROM OTHER FUNDS IS TO BE USED FOR THE GENERAL OPERATIONS, AND IS RECORDED AS UNRESTRICTED.
COLLECTIONS, PART III, LINE 1A AND 4: PERMANENT COLLECTIONS - THE ARBORETUM'S ACCESSIONED COLLECTIONS OF WOODY PLANTS AND HERBACEOUS PLANTS OF CONSERVATION SIGNIFICANCE, HERBARIUM SPECIMENS, WOOD SAMPLES, TREE ARTIFACTS, LIBRARY AND RARE BOOKS AND WORKS OF ART THAT SUPPORT THE ARBORETUM'S MISSION ARE PROTECTED AND PRESERVED FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITION, EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND FURTHERANCE OF THE PUBLIC GOOD. ACCORDINGLY, SUCH COLLECTIONS ARE NOT RECORDED FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PURPOSES. ADDITIONS AND DEACCESSIONS TO THE PERMANENT COLLECTIONS ARE MADE PER THE GUIDELINES PROMULGATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS COLLECTION MANAGEMENT POLICY HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUM'S CODE OF ETHICS. OBJECTS IN THE ARBORETUM'S PERMANENT COLLECTIONS ARE NEITHER DISPOSED OF FOR FINANCIAL GAIN NOR ENCUMBERED IN ANY MANNER.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
Employer identification number

34-0750346
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

BENEFIT
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

WINE TASTING
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

1
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 200,001 17,495 7,991 225,487
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		       
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		200,001 17,495 7,991 225,487
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 19,801     19,801
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 41,229 13,653 6,771 61,653
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 81,454
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow 144,033
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
Employer identification number

34-0750346
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) Clement Hamilton (i)
(ii)		 195,193
0 		0
0 		0
0 		11,907
0 		17,020
0 		224,120
0 		0
0















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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
BENEFITS PROVIDED TO CERTAIN OFFICERS, PART I, LINE 1A: THE ARBORETUM PROVIDED HOUSING TO ITS PRESIDENT & CEO, CLEMENT HAMILTON. MR. HAMILTON PAYS FAIR MARKET VALUE RENT FOR THE HOUSING, AND THIS ARRANGEMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ARBORETUM ALSO PAID DUES FOR A SOCIAL CLUB FOR MR. HAMILTON. MR. HAMILTON REIMBURSES THE ARBORETUM FOR HIS PERSONAL USE OF THE CLUB.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
Employer identification number

34-0750346
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 16 368,912 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ... X 5 768 FMV
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( AUCTION ITEMS ) X 111 0 N/A
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( PLANTS ) X 1 400 FMV
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ............................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
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Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33 and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b) the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
GIFTS FOR WHICH REVENUE IS NOT RECORDED, PART I, LINE 33: THE ARBORETUM ACCEPTS GIFTS OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS BUT DOES NOT RECORD REVENUE OR ASSETS IN ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS.
USE OF THIRD PARTIES, PART I, LINE 32B: THE ARBORETUM USES THE SERVICES OF A BROKER TO SELL DONATED SECURITIES. THE FEES CHARGED ARE AT OR BELOW FAIR MARKET VALUE.
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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
Employer identification number

34-0750346
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6: THE ORGANIZATION HAS TWO KINDS OF MEMBERSHIP. MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION ARE ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A FIVE YEAR TERM AND ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE AS MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION. GENERAL MEMBERS ARE NOT MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION AND HAVE NO VOTING AUTHORITY.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS, FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7A: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CAN ESTABLISH GENERAL MEMBERS IN ONE OR MORE CLASSIFICATIONS.
REVIEW OF FORM 990, FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 11A AND 11B: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DELEGATED THE REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND OPERATING MANAGEMENT. AFTER REVIEW OF THE FORM 990, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL ADVISE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REVIEW AND PROVIDE THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. THE ARBORETUM WILL REDACT THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF DONORS ON SCHEDULE B FOR THE VERSION OF THE 990 THAT WILL BE SENT TO THE BOARD. AS SUCH, WE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER "NO" TO THE QUESTION ON LINE 11A EVEN THOUGH A COPY OF THE 990 WILL PROVIDED TO THE BOARD BEFORE FILING BECAUSE OF THE DELETION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION FROM SCHEDULE B.
MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICT POLICY, FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C: THE ORGANIZATION USES A PROCESS OF ANNUAL ATTESTATION, IN WRITING, THAT DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND MANAGERS WITH PURCHASING AUTHORITY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH HOLDEN'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. HOLDEN'S OPERATING MANAGEMENT CONTINUALLY MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH HOLDEN'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
COMPENSATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL, FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15: THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S SALARY IS ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER REVIEWING COMPENSATION DATA FROM SIMILARLY SIZED ABORETA AND PUBLIC GARDENS, OTHER LOCAL CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, AND CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO.
AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS, FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19: THREE YEARS OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAIALABLE ON HOLDEN'S WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. HOLDEN DOES NOT MAKE ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS, FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS: $9,472,571
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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