TY 2011 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

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)

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Open to Public Inspection

A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2011 and ending 06-30-2012

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORPORATION

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1000 WASHINGTON AVENUE

Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
BROOKLYN, NY112251008

D Employer identification number

11-2417338

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 21,140,919

F Name and address of principal officer:
SCOT MEDBURY PRESIDENT
1000 WASHINGTON AVENUE
BROOKLYN,NY112251008

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.BBG.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
affiliates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all affiliates included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1977

M State of legal domicile: NY

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a).....	3	35
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ....	4	35
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...	5	400
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ....	6	620
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

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	21,016,341	15,086,389
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	2,081,912	1,939,059
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	-80,544	483,089
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	1,366,299	1,266,492
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	24,384,008	18,775,029
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)	12,562,727	12,238,617
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....	165,541	261,883
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 1,707,893
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f)....	4,652,562	5,180,472
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	17,380,830	17,680,972
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	7,003,178	1,094,057
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	59,750,113	58,550,883
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	16,444,649	17,451,729
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	43,305,464	41,099,154

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title.

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Print/type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name Right pointing arrowhead image

Firm's EIN Right pointing arrowhead image

Firm's address Right pointing arrowhead image

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions ......... bullet

YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? .......................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.

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 $ 3,153,521 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 19,350 )
	HORTICULTURE: SEE SCHEDULE O

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,774,037 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 128 )
	MAINTENANCE: SEE SCHEDULE O

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,329,071 including grants of $ 456,315 ) (Revenue $ 911,375 )
	EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS: SEE SCHEDULE O

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 5,527,620 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 3,243,139 )
4e	Total program service expenses$ 13,784,249

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment

........

Yes

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..........

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................

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........................

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 I Click to see attachment

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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 II Click to see attachment

...

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

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Yes

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 IV Click to see attachment

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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 V Click to see attachment

Yes

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

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

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....

14a

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

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..

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..

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 I Click to see attachment

Yes

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

Yes

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

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....

20a

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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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

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..

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.....

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

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

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

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

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

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.........................

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.........

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 current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................

28b

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

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M Click to see attachment

Yes

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

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................

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........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

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

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...........

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

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. ............

Yes

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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

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......

118

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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 .....................

400

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)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....

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)?.......................

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.

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........

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?..........

If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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?....................

Yes

If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Yes

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............

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?................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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

If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

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

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

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

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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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

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.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................

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? .................

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? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

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? .................

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........

Yes

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 .....

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

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

Yes

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

Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................

12b

Yes

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

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

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

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

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

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.

Own website Another's website Upon request

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.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet

MARK GASPARINI CO BBG
1000 WASHINGTON AVENUE
BROOKLYN,NY11225
(718) 623-7208

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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.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

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.

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.

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
(A) Name and Title
(1) FREDERICK BLAND CHAIRMAN	5.0	X	X	0	0	0
(2) DIANE H STEINBERG VICE CHAIRMAN	5.0	X	X	0	0	0
(3) SUZANNE T MARQUARD TREASURER	5.0	X	X	0	0	0
(4) ELIZABETH GILE SECRETARY	5.0	X	X	0	0	0
(5) FRANCESCA ANDERSON TRUSTEE	5.0	X		0	0	0
(6) EARL D WEINER TRUSTEE	5.0	X		0	0	0
(7) RICHARD W HULBERT TRUSTEE	5.0	X		0	0	0
(8) TSUTOMU SAWANO KARINO trustee	5.0	X		0	0	0
(9) JUDITH FISHMAN TRUSTEE	5.0	X		0	0	0
(10) SUSAN LEITNER TRUSTEE	5.0	X		0	0	0
(11) JOHN E OSNATO TRUSTEE	5.0	X		0	0	0
(12) LUCILLE PLOTZ TRUSTEE	5.0	X		0	0	0
(13) LOIS M CARSWELL TRUSTEE	5.0	X		0	0	0
(14) BEVIN CLINE TRUSTEE	5.0	X		0	0	0
(15) KATHARINE B DESAI TRUSTEE	5.0	X		0	0	0
(16) DONALD A GOLDSMITH TRUSTEE	5.0	X		0	0	0
(17) CHERYL WINTER LEWY TRUSTEE	5.0	X		0	0	0

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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
(A) Name and Title
(18) DEBORAH H SCHENK TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(19) LLOYD M METZ TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(20) CARLOS P NAUDON TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(21) WENDY-ANN M OLIVIER TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(22) DONALD REED TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(23) JENNIFER ROGG EISENSTADT TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(24) MARTHA ADAMS RUBIN TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(25) LOUISA CLARK SPENCER TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(26) JUDITH STEINHARDT TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(27) RUTH ANN STEWART TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(28) JONATHAN M WELD TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(29) ROBERT W WHITEFORD TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(30) JOHN KIM TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(31) ROBERT SCHIMMENTI TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(32) ELLEN PETERSON TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(33) MICHAEL ROSENTHAL TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(34) MAURELLA VAN DER REE TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(35) MARTHA MAST WATTS TRUSTEE	5.0	X				0	0	0
(36) SCOT MEDBURY PRESIDENT	40.0		X			217,169	0	14,864
(37) MARK GASPARINI Chief financial officer	40.0		X			155,828	0	11,275
(38) LESLIE FINDLEN V.P. OF DEVELOPMENT	40.0			X		161,755	0	10,906
(39) KATHRYN GLASS V.P. OF MARKETING	40.0				X	134,237	0	21,608
(40) JULIE LANG MANAGING DIR. OF CENT. PLAN	40.0				X	122,141	0	10,264

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	791,130	0	68,917

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

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 .............

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...........................

Yes

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 .....

Section B. Independent Contractors

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
THINC DESIGN 435 HUDSON STREET 8TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10014	INT. DESIGN	257,640
LANGAN ENGINEERING BOX 512588 PHILADELPHIA,PA17407	SURVEY/LANDSCAPE	236,412
WEISSMANFREDI ARCHITECTS 200 HUDSON STREET 10TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10013	ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN	348,620
MICHAEL VAN VALKENBURGH ASSOC 231 CONCORD AVENUE CAMBRIDGE,MA02138	ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN	1,376,371

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 4

Form 990 (2011)

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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
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b		1,223,487
c	Fundraising events....1c		599,208
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e		5,386,956

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		7,876,738
g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 675,379
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			15,086,389
			Business Code
2a	ADMISSIONS		900,099	1,470,839	1,470,839
b	EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS		900,099	468,220	468,220
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			1,939,059
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest
	and other similar amounts).....			493,323			493,323
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..			0
5	Royalties............			0
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	950,631
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)	950,631
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			950,631			950,631
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	1,736,411
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	1,746,645
c	Gain or (loss)	-10,234
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			-10,234			-10,234
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 599,208 of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
	a		234,912
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		396,729
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-161,817			-161,817
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...			0
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a		411,003
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		222,516
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			188,487			188,487
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	SPECIAL FEES - OTHER		900,099	282,735	282,735
b	TOURS		900,099	6,456	6,456
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			289,191
12	Total revenue. See Instructions....			18,775,029	2,228,250		1,460,390

Form 990 (2011)

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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 ....	597,787	465,676	69,941	62,170
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	8,065,927	6,280,882	946,999	838,046
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	760,459	603,376	97,680	59,403
9	Other employee benefits .......	2,251,443	1,786,249	289,102	176,092
10	Payroll taxes ...........	563,001	446,579	72,221	44,201
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	66,168	3,815	60,887	1,466
c	Accounting ...........	174,823	10,081	160,868	3,874
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..	261,883			261,883
f	Investment management fees ......	66,409		66,409
g	Other ..........	1,343,835	1,015,029	193,443	135,363
12	Advertising and promotion ....	148,833	122,994	17,615	8,224
13	Office expenses .......	295,050	266,341	23,949	4,760
14	Information technology ......	0
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	585,489	572,373	9,461	3,655
17	Travel ............	206,791	115,465	45,625	45,701
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	0
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	1,024,466	695,984	329,505	-1,023
23	Insurance ..............	193,241	144,386	26,461	22,394
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	SUPPLIES & MATERIALS	543,315	495,862	33,727	13,726
b	EQUIPMENT	337,786	262,919	74,867
c	REPAIRS	152,532	151,421	1,111
d	BOOKS & PERIODICALS	41,734	38,525	1,014	2,195
e
f	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f	17,680,972	13,784,249	2,188,830	1,707,893
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........			1,858,259	1	3,118,701
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......			1,371,213	2	1,564,130
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........			10,231,730	3	8,134,128
4	Accounts receivable, net .........			6,139,531	4	2,774,592
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 ..............			244,506	8	144,080
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............			32,050	9	31,699
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	38,089,112
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b	19,642,970	15,280,428	10c	18,446,142
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			22,403,133	11	22,123,740
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......			2,189,263	12	2,213,671
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 ...........			0	15	0
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			59,750,113	16	58,550,883
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .			6,248,253	17	4,390,871
18	Grants payable ..........			0	18	0
19	Deferred revenue ..........			87,419	19	26,052
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 ....			0	24	0
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.....			10,108,977	25	13,034,806
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....			16,444,649	26	17,451,729
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....			23,701,452	27	22,789,994
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....			15,801,112	28	14,185,632
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....			3,802,900	29	4,123,528
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here 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 .....			43,305,464	33	41,099,154
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....			59,750,113	34	58,550,883

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 .........

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...

18,775,029

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....

17,680,972

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...

1,094,057

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

43,305,464

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...

-3,300,367

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....

41,099,154

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........

Yes

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. ...........................

Yes

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separated basis

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? ................

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. ..

Form 990 (2011)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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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.

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

BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORPORATION

Employer identification number

11-2417338

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches. section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. Seesection 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.

Type I

Type II

Type III - Functionally integrated

Type III - Other

By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).

If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box ..................................................

Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the
following persons?

(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)

Yes

and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................

11g(i)

(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................

11g(ii)

(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................

11g(iii)

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(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?
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of support?


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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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.") ....	17,767,012	12,019,351	14,257,709	21,016,341	15,086,389	80,146,802
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..	17,767,012	12,019,351	14,257,709	21,016,341	15,086,389	80,146,802
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)..						7,708,612
6	Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						72,438,190

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..	17,767,012	12,019,351	14,257,709	21,016,341	15,086,389	80,146,802
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	2,484,167	1,690,146	1,654,408	1,476,208	1,443,954	8,748,883
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..	205,023	218,628	395,769	273,885	289,191	1,382,496
11	Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).						90,278,181

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.) ..................

15,011,800

First Five Years If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.......................................... right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f)) .........

80.239 %

Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

78.644 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2011. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ...................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2010. If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization .................................................. right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization .............................................. right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ................................................... right arrow

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.).

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests—2011. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..... right arrow

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Name of organization

BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORPORATION

Employer identification number

11-2417338

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not total to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year. ......................... 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.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Name of organization BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORPORATION
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
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	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Name of organization BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORPORATION
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
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
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

Name of organization
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORPORATION

Employer identification number

11-2417338

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

(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

(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

(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

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

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

BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORPORATION

Employer identification number

11-2417338

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 .......

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? ............

Yes No

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? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

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)? ....................................

Yes No

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.

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.

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

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:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

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)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.

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?........

Yes No

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.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

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
1a	Beginning of year balance ....	35,694,855	26,834,748	19,442,367	26,240,054
b	Contributions ........	6,219,820	12,354,587	10,424,218	2,757,562
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ...	-1,224,393	2,605,316	1,340,950	-6,236,524
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........	7,529,778	6,099,796	4,372,787	3,318,725
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	33,160,504	35,694,855	26,834,748	19,442,367

Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

44.786 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

12.435 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

42.779 %

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

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		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................
b	Buildings ................	899,639	558,653	340,985
c	Leasehold improvements ............	32,365,955	17,558,768	14,807,187
d	Equipment ................	1,639,505	1,286,765	352,740
e	Other .................	3,184,013	238,783	2,945,230
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......				18,446,142

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther 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.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram 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.)

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.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of Liability		(b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes		0
POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS		13,034,806








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		13,034,806
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).

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

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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	18,775,029
2	Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) .....................	2	17,680,972
3	Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 .............	3	1,094,057
4	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ..........................	4	-374,538
5	Donated services and use of facilities .............................	5
6	Investment expenses ...................................	6
7	Prior period adjustments ..................................	7
8	Other (Describe in Part XIV.) .................................	8	-2,925,829
9	Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 .........................	9	-3,300,367
10	Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 .........	10	-2,206,310

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	18,938,880
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............	2d	222,516
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	222,516
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	18,716,364
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	58,665
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	58,665
5	Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	18,775,029

Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements .............			1	21,145,190
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	451,181
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............	2d	3,148,345
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e	3,599,526
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	17,545,664
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	66,409
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............	4b	68,899
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	135,308
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	17,680,972

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
MAINTAINING COLLECTIONS OF ART, HISTORICAL TREASURES, OR SIMILAR ASSETS	PART III - LINE 4	the collection is a set of 1,280 rare books, periodicals, ephemera and manuscripts all on the subject of botany and horticulture. The collection furthers the organization's exempt purpose as it supports our mission to engage in research in plant sciences to expand human knowledge of plants, and disseminating the results to science professionals and the general public. ENDOWMENT FUNDS PART V - LINE 4 THE GARDEN'S ENDOWMENTS CONSIST OF VARIOUS INDIVIDUAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES. ITS ENDOWMENT INCLUDES BOTH DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. AS REQUIRED BY ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH ENDOWMENT FUNDS, INCLUDING FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE GARDEN TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS, ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSENCE OF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS. TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE SUBJECT TO DONOR-IMPOSED STIPULATIONS THAT MAY OR WILL BE MET EITHER BY ACTIONS OF THE GARDEN AND/OR THE PASSAGE OF TIME. AS THE RESTRICTIONS ARE SATISFIED, TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE RECLASSIFIED TO UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS AND REPORTED IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AS NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS. PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE SUBJECT TO DONOR-IMPOSED STIPULATIONS THAT NEITHER EXPIRE BY PASSAGE OF TIME NOR CAN BE FULFILLED OR REMOVED BY ACTIONS OF THE GARDEN.
OTHER LIABILITIES	PART X - LINE 2	As of June 30, 2012, no amounts have been recognized for uncertain income tax positions. The Garden's tax returns for the 2009 fiscal year and forward are subject to the usual review by the appropriate taxing authorities.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGE IN NET ASSETS	PART XI - LINE 8	8. EFFECT OF POST-RETIREMENT ADJUSTMENT: -2,117,706. 8. POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS: -808,123.
RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE	PART XII - LINES 2D & 4B	2D. COST OF GOODS SOLD: 222,516. 4B. GROSS UP OF NET SPECIAL EVENT REVENUE: 68,899. 4B. REALIZED LOSS: $10,234
RECONCILIATION OF EXPENSES	PART XIII - LINES 2D & 4B	2D. COST OF GOODS SOLD: 222,516. 2D. POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS: 808,123. 2D. EFFECT OF POST-RETIRMENT BENEFITS 2,177,706 4B. PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING EXPENSE: 68,899.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

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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 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
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORPORATION

Employer identification number

11-2417338

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and e-mail solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

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?

Yes

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
	(ii) Activity	Yes	No	(iv) Gross receipts from activity		(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
NPO DIRECT MARKETING INC	DIRECT MAIL SOLICIT.		No		123,089
INEZ WEINSTEIN SPECIAL EVENT	EVENT PLANNING		No	834,120	68,899	765,221
SDA TELESERVICES	TELEMARKET SOLICIT.		No		69,895
Total .................				834,120	261,883	765,221

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 GALA (event type)	(d) Total Events (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . .	834,120	834,120
2	Less: Charitable contributions . . .	599,208	599,208
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .	234,912	234,912
4	Cash prizes . . .
5	Non-cash prizes . .
6	Rent/facility costs . .
7	Food and beverages . .
8	Entertainment . . .
9	Other direct expenses .	396,729	396,729
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ...........		396,729
11	Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............		-161,817

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.

(a) Bingo

(b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo

(c) Other gaming

(d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))

Gross revenue . . . .

Cash prizes . . . .

Non-cash prizes . . .

Rent/facility costs . . .

Other direct expenses . .

Volunteer labor . . .

	Yes
	No

	Yes
	No

	Yes
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............

YesNo

If "No," Explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....

YesNo

If "Yes," Explain:

Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................

YesNo

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? ..........................

YesNo

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Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:

The organization's facility ......................

13a

An outside facility ........................

13b

Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? ......................................

YesNo

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

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? ............................

YesNo

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.)

Identifier	ReturnReference	Explanation

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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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
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORPORATION

Employer identification number

11-2417338

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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....

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? ....

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

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:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........

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.

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:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

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 ............

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 .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

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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
(A) Name		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable 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
(1) SCOT MEDBURY	(i) (ii)	206,919 0	10,250 0	0 0	6,515 0	8,349 0	232,033 0	0 0
(2) LESLIE FINDLEN	(i) (ii)	154,067 0	7,688 0	0 0	4,853 0	6,053 0	172,661 0	0 0
(3) MARK GASPARINI	(i) (ii)	148,328 0	7,500 0	0 0	4,675 0	6,600 0	167,103 0	0 0
(4) KATHRYN GLASS	(i) (ii)	127,387 0	6,850 0	0 0	4,027 0	17,581 0	155,845 0	0 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

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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.

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

NonCash Contributions

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORPORATION

Employer identification number

11-2417338

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	15	675,379	FAIR MARKET VALUE
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 ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

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 ...

Yes

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

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ............................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

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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Part II

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.

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SCHEDULE O
(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.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN CORPORATION

Employer identification number

11-2417338

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
SUMMARY // STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS	PART I - LINE 1 // PART III - LINE 1	The mission of Brooklyn Botanic Garden is to serve all the people in its community and throughout the world by: Displaying plants and practicing the high art of horticulture to provide a beautiful and hospitable setting for the delight and inspiration of the public. Engaging in research in plant sciences to expand human knowledge of plants, and disseminating the results to science professionals and the general public. Teaching children and adults about plants at a popular level, as well as making available instruction in the exacting skills required to grow plants and make beautiful gardens. Reaching out to help the people of all our diverse urban neighborhoods to enhance the quality of their surroundings and their daily lives through the cultivation and enjoyment of plants. Seeking actively to arouse public awareness of the fragility of our natural environment, both local and global, and providing information about ways to conserve and protect it. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PART III - LINE 4A HORTICULTURE: The foundation of Brooklyn Botanic Garden is its world class horticulture collection featuring more than 12,000 plant species and cultivars on 52 acres. BBG protects, preserves and catalogs its living collections for the beauty they offer the public and for their horticultural, scientific, ecological and educational merit. Some of BBGs rare and world-class living plant collections include bonsai, orchids, tropical plants, cacti & succulents, warm-temperate region plants, cherries, magnolias, water lilies and native flora collection. Nestled in the heart of one of the densest urban settings in North America, these collections are laid out in iconic landscape display gardens, many of which were the first of their kind, including the historic Japanese Garden, Rock Garden, Fragrance Garden, Rose Garden, and Shakespeare Garden. BBGs living collections management includes recording and keeping detailed accession, acquisition and dissemination records aligning with scientific research programs, educational programs, and public interpretation, labels and signage. The Garden welcomes approximately 725,000 visitors annually. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PART III - LINE 4B MAINTENANCE: The Facilities Department at Brooklyn Botanic Garden oversees the repair and maintenance of all buildings and outdoor hardscape infrastructure. BBGs infrastructure maintenance includes custodial services, fleet & grounds equipment services, irrigation, plumbing, electrical, heating, geothermal, and phone systems. Interdepartmental collaboration and contractor management for new capital and renovation projects is also a significant responsibility of the facilities department, as is support for private functions and public events. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PART III - LINE 4C EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS: More than 150,000 children and adults are served through a continuum OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL programs aimed to teach people about the science and care of plants, arouse public awareness of the fragility of our natural environment, and help the people of all our diverse urban neighborhoods to enhance the quality of their surroundings and their daily lives through the cultivation and enjoyment of plants. Programs range from supplemental science education in public schools, To the internationally recognized children's garden, to intensive internships for high school students and horticulture professionals, to community gardening programs and to lectures by international leaders. BBG brings urban residents of all ages into contact with the beauty and health benefits of nature as a vital first step to not only improving the quality of all our lives, but to help inspire current and future generations of environmental stewards. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PART III - LINE 4D CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - IN THE MOST SIGNIFICANT GARDEN RENEWAL EFFORT SINCE ITS FOUNDING 100 YEARS AGO, BBG IS CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN A DRAMATIC AND AMBITIOUS EFFORT FOR THE FUTURE. WITH PROJECTS THAT AFFECT VIRTUALLY EVERY PART OF THE GARDEN AND EXTEND BEYOND ITS BORDERS, THESE ENHANCEMENTS WILL HELP THE GARDEN MEET THE RAPIDLY CHANGING NEEDS OF ITS AUDIENCE, FOSTER A LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING OF PLANTS AND THE NATURAL WORLD AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS. (EXPENSES $ 1,698,822. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $80,910. REVENUE $13,949) SECURITY - SECURITY INSURES THAT OUR GARDEN AND ITS LIVING COLLECTIONS ARE PROTECTED AND THAT OUR VISITORS' ENVIRONMENT IS SAFE. (EXPENSES $ 1,333,282. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE. (REVENUE $8,728) PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS - Combining recreation with horticultural and ecological interpretation and education, BBG produces five popular public programs each year that highlight the seasons and celebrate the cultural diversity of Brooklyn. The Garden welcomes autumn with Chile Pepper Fiesta, featuring music, dance and food from various cultures, and Ghouls and Gourds, a Halloween-inspired festival with music, costumes, giant puppets and family activities. In the spring, BBG honors the Japanese tradition of Hanami: Celebrating the Cherry Blossom Season which culminates with Sakura Matsuri, the largest cherry blossom festival in the northeast, in April. BBG also enhances the experiences of ITS visitors and patrons through various exhibitions , a comprehensive visitor services program, and through a range of information shared on the bbg.org website. (EXPENSES $ 1,269,187. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE. REVENUE $115,133) MEMBERSHIPS - Membership ENHANCES BBG visitors' experiences by providing special afterhours Garden events, providing additional educational materials and availing them to various Garden and community discounts. (EXPENSES $513,070. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE REVENUE $1,223,487) PUBLICATIONS - Since 1945, BBG's award-winning horticultural handbooks have offered practical information in a compact, easy-to-read format. Written by top gardening experts and packed with spectacular color photos, BBG guides are full of ideas on how to make gardenS beautiful, bountiful, and ecologically SUSTAINABLE. (EXPENSES $295,951. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE. REVENUE $48,876) GARDEN SHOP - THE GARDEN'S GIFT SHOP PROVIDES BBG VISITORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BROWSE A DIVERSE COLLECTION OF BOTANICAL AND NATURE-INSPIRED BOOKS AND GIFTS. PROCEEDS FROM THE GARDEN GIFT SHOP PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE GARDEN. (EXPENSES $235,715. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE. REVENUE $362,127) ADMISSIONS - The Garden is committed to making its exhibitions, programs and services accessible to all who visit. To ensure accessibility, the institution maintains MANY COMPLIMENTARY or reduced admission OPTIONS. Proceeds from admissions provide operating support for the GARDEN. (EXPENSES $181,593. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ NONE. REVENUE $1,470,839)
GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE	PART VI, SECTION B. - QUESTION 11B	THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR FINAL APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE RETURN ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE BOARD.
GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE	PART VI, SECTION B. - QUESTION 12C	3.1. DUTY TO COMPLETE QUESTIONNAIRE. EACH BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE SHALL COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE UPON BECOMING A BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER OR KEY PERSON AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. 3.2. DUTY TO UPDATE INFORMATION. EACH BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE SHALL PROMPTLY ADVISE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION, OR HIS OR HER DELEGATE, OF ANY CHANGES TO THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THAT INDIVIDUAL'S LAST COMPLETED CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. 3.3. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION, OR HIS OR HER DELEGATE, SHALL REVIEW ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES AND ALL SUBSEQUENT ADVICE OF CHANGES AND SHALL TAKE SUCH ACTION AS IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE TO ELIMINATE POTENTIALS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, INCLUDING SUCH STEPS AS REASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES OR ESTABLISHMENT OF PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS. 3.4. AUDIT COMMITTEE. ALL DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS IN COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES OR SUBSEQUENT ADVICE, UNLESS CLEARLY IRRELEVANT OR IMMATERIAL, SHALL BE COMPILED AND REPORTED BY MANAGEMENT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, TOGETHER, IN EACH CASE, WITH THE RESPONSE OR RECOMMENDATION OF MANAGEMENT. THE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE REPORTED RESOLUTION OF ISSUES RAISED BY THE DISCLOSURES IS SATISFACTORY AND, IF NOT, SHALL REQUIRE SUCH FURTHER ACTION AS IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE.
GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE	PART VI, SECTION B. - QUESTIONS 15A & 15B	COMPENSATION IS ESTABLISHED THROUGH THE USAGE OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND COMPENSATION SURVEYS/STUDIES OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE	PART VI, SECTION C - QUESTION 19	THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY PROVIDES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. The organization posts its audited financial statements and approved IRS form 990 on its website.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS	PART XI - LINE 5	5. UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS: -374,538. 5. EFFECT OF POST-RETIREMENT ADJUSTMENT: -2,117,706. 5. POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS: -808,123.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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