Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2015 , and ending 09-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
 
Doing business as
HOLDEN FORESTS & GARDENS
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
9500 SPERRY ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
KIRTLAND, OH440945172
D Employer identification number

34-0750346
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 9,706,542
F Name and address of principal officer:
PAUL R ABBEY
9500 SPERRY ROAD
KIRTLAND,OH440945172
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.HOLDENARB.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1931
M State of legal domicile: OH
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: AN OUTDOOR LIVING MUSEUM THAT PROMOTES THE BEAUTY&IMPORTANCE OF TREES&OTHER WOODY PLANTS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE&HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION&BEYOND.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 40
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 40
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 79
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 567
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 6,891,828 6,652,349
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 271,055 875,638
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -362,666 41,045
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 398,300 419,787
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 7,198,517 7,988,819
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 4,373,931 4,668,208
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet431,066    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 3,191,732 3,431,558
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 7,565,663 8,099,766
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -367,146 -110,947
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 145,341,935 149,796,968
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,510,767 2,775,113
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 143,831,168 147,021,855
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM IS AN OUTDOOR LIVING MUSEUM THAT PROMOTES THE BEAUTY AND IMPORTANCE OF TREES AND OTHER WOODY PLANTS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION AND BEYOND.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 $ 6,371,728 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 894,951 )
The Holden Arboretum is an outdoor living museum that promotes the beauty and importance of trees and other woody plants, to create sustainable and healthy communities in the Great Lakes region and beyond. Holden's programs are integrated among themselves and now with those of the Cleveland Botanical Garden to foster a collective vision in which "vibrant green communities and diverse native forests of the Great Lakes region flourish and sustain life". Holden is certified by the American Alliance of Museums, with its ten-year recertification having been approved in 2015.Organization: During the past fiscal year, Holden completed and launched its board approved fully integrated strategic plan which identified a new mission that seeks to advance and inspire a deeper understanding of plants to enhance life, and a new vision where vibrant green communities and diverse native forests of the Great Lakes region will flourish and sustain life. Our areas of strategic focus include: (1) Compelling and Relevant Destinations, which seeks to connect target audiences with experiences that immerse, engage and inspire a passion for plants and a desire to contribute to a more sustainable environment; (2) Outreach with Impact, which seeks to lead and contribute, in the Great Lakes region, toward creating and stewarding green communities and healthy diverse forest ecosystems; (3) Nationally Recognized Research, which seeks to conduct research in plant and environmental sciences of direct and indirect application; be active in the scientific community and foster the next generation of scientists; (4) Distinctive Image, which seeks to be recognized as a significant cultural institution that advances knowledge in plants and environmental sciences, inspires through experiences and positively impacts life; and (5) Long Term Planning and Perspective, which will guide effective, focused decision-making and allocation of resources toward a sustainable operation.Phase One of Holden's "New Leaf" master plan for improved gardens, visitor amenities, and infrastructure in the arboretum's core 240 acres, saw the completion of a number of projects, including the addition of bridges to Fordham Island on Corning Lake, the addition of an exit drive to alleviate congestion due to increased traffic largely due to visitation to the canopy walk and emergent tower, the completion of the Jonathan and Suzanne Dick Streamside Meadow, and the Gardner Lakeside Terrace. Holden's Community Forestry Program became a key player in crafting and executing the Cleveland Tree Plan, which is a collaboration between the The Holden Arboretum, the City of Cleveland, the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, LAND studio, and Cleveland Neighborhood Progress. The coalition seeks to increase awareness of the great functional significance of trees in our communities as a sure sign of thriving livable, sustainable neighborhoods. The Working Woods and Sherwin Institute programs were also launched as a resource for private forest landowners.As an organization, the merger of The Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden in September 2014, continued to evolve in 2016 with the adoption an umbrella name that unites the two entities under the Holden Forests & Gardens brand. The name Holden Forests & Gardens is a registered "dba" for the Parent /Affiliate collaboration of The Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden, which remain separate entities, each retaining their individual 503c(3) status. In keeping with new The Holden Forests & Gardens brand, a new combined membership structure will be rolled out in early 2017. The initiatives of achieving collective fiscal sustainability, integrating staff structure and programmatic integration, conducting combined fundraising, and realizing maximum effectiveness and efficiency in service to the combined mission and to achieve long-term fiscal sustainability are ongoing.The following account of our achievements is organized according to the three strategic themes, augmented by the general heading "Place and Purpose", under which we include how the public values The Holden Arboretum as a wonderful place to visit and an institution that improves their communities' general well-being.Research and Living Collections:Research:In FY16, research staff published 6 papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Ecology, Tree Physiology, and Forest Ecology and Management. Research staff presented 13 scientific lectures at universities and scientific meetings and presented 3 popular lectures to green industry professionals, garden clubs and Holden members. Holden staff presented at scientific conferences including the International Society for Microbial Ecology meeting, the Amphibian Pathogens Annual Meeting at Arizona State University, and the Gordon Conference in Multiscale Plant Vascular Biology which was chaired by Holden Scientist Juliana Medeiros. Research staff reviewed 21 scientific manuscripts for international journals. Research staff submitted 4 proposals to federal and non-profit agencies, including the National Science Foundation. Holden scientist David Burke is continuing a research project originally funded by the National Science Foundation that is examining the cumulative effects of acid rain on soil fertility, soil biodiversity, and the important role soil organisms may play in acquiring limiting nutrients from the soil for forest trees. Collection of basic research data continues and the project was used for an undergraduate research project in 2016 examining effects of pH on sugar maple and beech root fungi.Two graduate students from Case Western Reserve University (Colin Cope, Andy Lance) continued research during the summer and academic year at Holden's Horticultural Science Center. The graduate students' research focused on the effects of deer herbivory on forest plant communities and urban forest restoration and the effect of soil organisms.Holden research continued to advance and improve partnerships with local institutions. Research staff furthered collaborations between Holden and the Cleveland Metroparks including the Metroparks Zoo, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Kent State University and Cleveland State University. We are also exploring future collaborations with the Wilds to explore potential research in restoration ecology. Juliana Medeiros and Holden intern Sharon Danielson traveled to UCLA Jan 18th - 29th to conduct preliminary work developing methods for a new project in collaboration with Dr. Lawren Sack, one of the world's leading experts in leaf vascular biology. The project will investigate diversity among Rhododendron species in leaf vascular function, and the role it plays in determining their diverse climate tolerance. The project is funded in part by the American Rhododendron Society and Azalea Society of America. During the week of June 6, the research department assisted the Cleveland Metroparks and faculty and students from CWRU in planting 450 trees at the Acacia Reservation Metropark in Beechwood. This is part of an effort to study forest restoration methods within urban environments and the effects of soil microbes on those efforts. The project will be monitored over the next several years. This work is a collaboration between Connie Hausman (Cleveland Metroparks), Jean Burns (Biology Dept, CWRU) and David Burke (Holden).David Burke and Juliana Medeiros in collaboration with Jean Burns at CWRU continued a study to examine the effects of deer herbivory and acid rain on the growth of forest wildflowers. The project planted 750 Jack-in-the-pulpit plants into deer exclosures in Bole Woods amended to increase soil pH and nutrient availability. We began to measure plant growth and reproduction this year and will continue to do so for the next several year. The project is known as JIP (Jack-in-the-pulpit).Holden staff continues work to organize Holden's extensive environmental and biological data sets in cooperation with other Holden departments such as Horticulture and Conservation (aka "Holden Big Data"). Thanks to volunteer Sandy Cobb, all library research holdings and plant accession records are now digitized and archived in the research "Big Data Dropbox. Volunteer Suzanne Earles is working on obtaining all published research conducted at Holden by visiting researchers. This effort is proceeding thanks to Juliana's dedication and the dedication of her volunteers.Holden research staff completed work on evaluating the ecological integrity of Holden's forests and published a paper on the work in the journal Forest Ecology and Management. We began exploring the effects of land use history on forest plant and soil microbial communities as part of an undergraduate research project in Stebbins Gulch that takes advantage of this previous work.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet6,371,728
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
Yes
 
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................Click to see attachment
26
Yes
 
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2015)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
81
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
79
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
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 or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
40
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
40
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
OH
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletJAMES W ANSBERRY9500 SPERRY ROAD   KIRTLAND,OH440945172 (440) 946-4400
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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 or note to any line 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. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Constance Norweb Abbey......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(2) Paul R Abbey......................................................................
Chairman
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) Thomas D Anderson......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(4) Jeffrey Biggar......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(5) Richard Boyatzis......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(6) Victoria U Broer......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) Barbara Brown......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) Andrew Coleman......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) William Conway......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) Jonathan E Dick......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) Paul E DiCorleto......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) Robert R Galloway......................................................................
Secretary
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(13) Julia ES Grant......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) Robert D Gries......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) Sarah L Gries......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) Debra Guren......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) Peter Hellman......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		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 (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Margaret Hewitt........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) Pamela Jacobson Oliva........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(20) Ellen W Jones Nordell........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(21) Joseph P Keithley........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(22) Karen Kleinhenz........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(23) Verne D Klunzinger........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(24) Stephen J Knerly Jr........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(25) Joseph J Mahovlic........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(26) Michael C Marino........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(27) Gregory Miller........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(28) Cynthia Moore Hardy........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(29) Ruth Moorhead........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(30) Maura O'Donnell McCarthy........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(31) Deidrea Otts........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(32) Jane Outcalt........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(33) C W Eliot Paine........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(34) Erin K Ryan........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(35) Robin D Schachat........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(36) Lynn C Shiverick........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(37) Ruth Stafford........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(38) KK Sullivan........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(39) Bradley Turner........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(40) Maria Wymer........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(41) Clement W Hamilton........................................................................
President & CEO
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       235,133 0 36,462
(42) Jim Ansberry........................................................................
CFO & Treasurer
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       185,302 0 27,414
(43) Deborah Ryan........................................................................
Assistant Secretary
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       77,776 0 15,838
(44) Paul Spector........................................................................
VP Community Engagment
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   138,228 0 18,483
(45) Nancy Spelman........................................................................
Chief - Human Resources Officer
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   128,244 0 22,743
(46) Brian Parsons........................................................................
Chief - Planning Officer
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   108,881 0 18,344
(47) David Burke........................................................................
Chair, Research
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   100,772 0 25,632
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 974,336 0 164,916
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet6
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
AKRON BUILDING&OUTDOOR MAINT CO

92 31ST ST NW
NORTON,OH44203 		CONSTRUCTION 1,201,549
PHOENIX EXPERIENTIAL DESIGNS LLC

PO BOX 396
SUGAR GROVE,NC28679 		CONSTRUCTION 526,820
ADDECCO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

PO BOX 371084
PITTTSBURGH,PA15250 		SEASONAL LABOR 210,907
AM HIGLEY CO

2926 CHESTER AVE
CLEVELAND,OH44114 		CONSTRUCTION MGMT. 107,149
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet4
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 6,652,349
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 591,915
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 6,652,349
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a ADMISSIONS 900099 687,930 687,930    
b EDUCATION COURSES 611600 187,708 187,708    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 875,638
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 310,907     310,907
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   165,196
b Less: rental expenses   0
c Rental income or (loss)   165,196
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 165,196     165,196
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 71,061 1,155,525
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 0 1,496,448
c Gain or (loss) 71,061 -340,923
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet -269,862     -269,862
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 269,789
b Less: direct expenses ...b 118,771
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 151,018   151,018
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 181,547
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 102,504
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 79,043     79,043
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a CENTER FOR PLANT CONSERVATION 900099 8,000 8,000    
b TENT RENTAL COMMISSION 900099 5,217     5,217
c            
d All other revenue .... 11,313 11,313    
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 24,530
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 7,988,819 894,951 0 441,519
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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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 467,213 356,016 80,828 30,369
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 3,398,366 2,589,037 587,170 222,159
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 203,232 160,018 35,357 7,857
9 Other employee benefits ....... 343,763 261,901 59,405 22,457
10 Payroll taxes ........... 255,634 194,759 44,175 16,700
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 43,280 26,115 17,165  
c Accounting ........... 23,800 14,361 9,439  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 130,259 70,811 46,879 12,569
12 Advertising and promotion .... 83,752 83,752    
13 Office expenses ....... 89,700 47,201 28,240 14,259
14 Information technology ...... 13,900 9,103 4,448 349
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 249,596 214,181 27,588 7,827
17 Travel ............        
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 142,500 81,655 56,317 4,528
20 Interest ........... 1,822   1,822  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 943,156 843,731 48,630 50,795
23 Insurance ... 93,138 71,837 21,301  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a EDUC.&PROMOTIONAL EXP. 585,516 533,339 27,820 24,357
b LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 392,992 392,992    
c BLDG.& EQUIP. MAINT. 364,805 299,992 49,137 15,676
d RESEARCH SUPPLIES 100,174 100,174    
e All other expenses 173,168 20,753 151,251 1,164
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 8,099,766 6,371,728 1,296,972 431,066
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 427,160 1 889,928
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 51,026 2 5
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 1,654,333 3 676,910
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 15,833
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 4,350,000 7 6,050,000
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 36,608 8 14,494
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,267 9 4,785
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 38,034,682
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 12,528,813 25,464,953 10c 25,505,869
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 113,356,588 11 116,639,144
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 145,341,935 16 149,796,968
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 1,280,417 17 867,102
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 49,307 19 33,861
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23 1,700,000
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
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 181,043 25 174,150
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 1,510,767 26 2,775,113
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 49,482,095 27 51,287,028
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 2,839,700 28 2,901,681
29 Permanently restricted net assets 91,509,373 29 92,833,146
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 143,831,168 33 147,021,855
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 145,341,935 34 149,796,968
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
7,988,819
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
8,099,766
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-110,947
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
143,831,168
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
3,301,634
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
147,021,855
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
Employer identification number

34-0750346
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 8,580,524 7,828,301 9,265,112 6,891,828 6,652,349 39,218,114
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 8,580,524 7,828,301 9,265,112 6,891,828 6,652,349 39,218,114
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).. 21,931,291
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 17,286,823
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 8,580,524 7,828,301 9,265,112 6,891,828 6,652,349 39,218,114
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 690,014 670,345 344,557 647,659 476,103 2,828,678
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 168,642 140,329 155,401 154,549 175,548 794,469
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 42,841,261
12
12
400,011
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
40.350 %
15
15
41.290 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
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) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
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Name of the organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
Employer identification number

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





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
  		Employer identification number
34-0750346
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
  		Employer identification number

34-0750346
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
  		Employer identification number

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

34-0750346
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a 23
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b 1,489.00
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
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  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet1
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet60.00
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $ 0
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 25,261,619 25,292,393 26,466,408 23,201,604 20,178,951
b Contributions ... 668,239 913,580 1,132,691 527,693 746,458
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 1,603,279 -726,054 2,441,421 3,250,790 3,230,903
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		625,858 218,300 4,748,127 513,679 954,708
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 26,907,279 25,261,619 25,292,393 26,466,408 23,201,604
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet79.290 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet12.880 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet7.830 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   12,476,070 12,476,070
b Buildings   11,264,191 5,319,154 5,945,037
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   4,103,588 3,343,698 759,890
e Other ...   10,190,833 3,865,961 6,324,872
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 25,505,869
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
GIFT ANNUITIES 174,150
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 174,150
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 11,290,453
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 3,301,634
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 3,301,634
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 7,988,819
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 XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 7,988,819
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 8,099,766
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 8,099,766
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 8,099,766

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part II, Line 3: CONSERVATION EASEMENTS - THE ARBORETUM HAS RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS, VIA CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, ASSOCIATED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1,489 ACRES OF LAND. NO VALUE HAS BEEN PLACED ON THESE CONTRIBUTIONS AND THE EASEMENTS ARE NOT REFLECTED IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. HOWEVER, THE ARBORETUM IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE EASEMENTS AND MAY INCUR LEGAL AND OTHER COSTS TO ENFORCE THE EASEMENTS.
Part III, Line 4: PERMANENT COLLECTIONS - THE ARBORETUM'S ACCESSIONED COLLECTIONS OF WOODY PLANTS AND HERBACEOUS PLANTS OF CONSERVATION SIGNIFICANCE, HERBARIUM SPECIMENS, WOOD SAMPLES, TREE ARTIFACTS, LIBRARY AND RARE BOOKS AND WORKS OF ART THAT SUPPORT THE ARBORETUM'S MISSION ARE PROTECTED AND PRESERVED FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITION, EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND FURTHERANCE OF THE PUBLIC GOOD. ACCORDINGLY, SUCH COLLECTIONS ARE NOT RECORDED FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PURPOSES. ADDITIONS AND DEACCESSIONS TO THE PERMANENT COLLECTIONS ARE MADE PER THE GUIDELINES PROMULGATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS COLLECTION MANAGEMENT POLICY HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS' CODE OF ETHICS. OBJECTS IN THE ARBORETUM'S PERMANENT COLLECTIONS ARE NEITHER DISPOSED OF FOR FINANCIAL GAIN NOR ENCUMBERED IN ANY MANNER.
Part V, Line 4: INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS - THE ARBORETUM ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF SEVERAL PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES. THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE RECORDED AT HISTORICAL DOLLAR VALUE. INCOME AND REALIZED/UNREALIZED GAINS/LOSSES FOR SOME SPECIFIC FUNDS ARE RECORDED AS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED UNTIL SPENT FOR THOSE SPECIFIC PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPENDING POLICY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN ADDITION, EARNINGS IN EXCESS OF THE SPENDING POLICY ARE ADDED TO TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS. INCOME FROM OTHER FUNDS IS TO BE USED FOR THE GENERAL OPERATIONS, AND IS RECORDED AS UNRESTRICTED.
PART V, LINE 1E: ENDOWMENT EXPENDITURES - FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014, THE ARBORETUM USED $4,191,127 FOR ASSET PURCHASES AND EXPENDITURES RELATED TO THE INTEGRATION OF CLEVELAND BOTANICAL GARDEN, A SECTION 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATION OF WHICH THE ARBORETUM BECAME THE SOLE MEMBER. THE REMAINING APPROPRIATION OF $557,000 WAS FOR OPERATIONS.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
Employer identification number

34-0750346
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

BENEFIT
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

TASTINGS
(event type) 		(c) Other events

1
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
225,268
37,690
6,831
269,789

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
 
 
 
 
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
225,268
37,690
6,831
269,789



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 30,106 3,646 1,415 35,167
7 Food and beverages . . . 44,594 6,477 6,228 57,299
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 13,277 12,009 1,019 26,305
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 118,771
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow 151,018
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
13,277
12,009
1,019
26,305


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
Employer identification number

34-0750346
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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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 on 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 (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (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 in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1Clement W HamiltonPresident & CEO (i)

(ii)		 235,133
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0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		14,380
-------------
0 		22,082
-------------
0 		271,595
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2Jim AnsberryCFO & Treasurer (i)

(ii)		 165,302
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		11,457
-------------
0 		15,957
-------------
0 		212,716
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3Paul SpectorVP Community Engagment (i)

(ii)		 138,228
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,268
-------------
0 		10,215
-------------
0 		156,711
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Nancy SpelmanChief - Human Resources Officer (i)

(ii)		 108,244
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,777
-------------
0 		14,966
-------------
0 		150,987
-------------
0 		0
-------------
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 1a BENEFITS PROVIDED TO CERTAIN OFFICERS - THE ARBORETUM PROVIDED HOUSING TO ITS PRESIDENT & CEO, CLEMENT HAMILTON. MR. HAMILTON PAYS FAIR MARKET VALUE RENT FOR THE HOUSING, AND THIS ARRANGEMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ARBORETUM ALSO PAID DUES FOR A SOCIAL CLUB FOR MR. HAMILTON. MR. HAMILTON REIMBURSES THE ARBORETUM FOR HIS PERSONAL USE OF THE CLUB.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
Employer identification number

34-0750346
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) CLEMENT HAMILTON OFFICER HOUSING   X 15,833 15,833   No Yes     No
Total ...............Small Bullet $ 15,833
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
Employer identification number

34-0750346
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 19 591,915 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. 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.
Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 32b: USE OF THIRD PARTIES - THE ARBORETUM USES THE SERVICES OF A BROKER TO SELL DONATED SECURITIES. THE FEES CHARGED ARE AT OR BELOW FAIR MARKET VALUE.
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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
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Name of the organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
Employer identification number

34-0750346
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4 - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISH.(CONT'D): Juliana Medeiros continued her collaboration with David Nowak of USFS to use plant xylem data to inform and possibly improve iTree. Collaborators are completing analysis with plans to write a paper detailing the results of the iTree model with and without xylem data included. Holden's research advisory committee met once during the course of FY16. The committee discussed "Big Data" efforts, urban ecology programming through Cleveland Botanical Garden, and rhododendron plant breeding. The committee included David Burke, Stephen Krebs, Juliana Medeiros, Clement Hamilton (Holden) and Sandra Albro (Cleveland Botanical Garden) as well as Paul Abbey (Holden Board President, Chairman Fairport Asset Management), Christopher Cullis (Case Western Reserve University), Pablo Jourdan (Ohio State University), James Blank (Kent State University) and Paul DiCorleto (Kent State University). The committee continues to meet as a Board of Directors advisory committee. On June 12, the research department celebrated 25 years of research at the Holden Arboretum. As part of the celebration, the science center was renamed the "Ellen Corning Long and T. Dixon Long Center for Plant and Environmental Science". The Long family has been a longtime supporter of research at Holden, and Ellen Corning Long was a leader in starting the research program at Holden 25 years ago. We were excited to share our research accomplishments and goals with our friends and benefactors. Katherine Krynak, a postdoctoral associate working in the research department, was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to conduct work on amphibian ecology in Ecuador. Kathy will be studying the effects of invasive fish species on glass frogs. Kathy's postdoctoral position is funded jointly by the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Case Western Reserve University, with laboratory support from Holden Arboretum. Research welcomed Adam Hoke, our new research specialist, to the research department. Adam will be working with David Burke and Sarah Kyker on projects related to forest and soil ecology. Research successfully completed the hiring of a new research scientist. Katherine Stuble has joined our research department and she is a restoration ecologist whose work has spanned plant-ant mutualisms, nutrient cycling in native systems and plant community restoration work. Her work often places these topics within the context of global climate change. Katie joined our department in September 2016. Urban Ecology Research (CBG): In FY16, research staff continued work on projects related to green infrastructure. Sandra Albro was a co-author on 2 peer-reviewed scientific journals including the journal Urban Ecosystems. Sandra also served as a panelist for a discussion on Green Infrastructure Strategies for Community Resilience at the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference in Portland, OR. Sandra also presented a talk to the Cleveland chapter of PEO International and presented on the Garden's applied research program to a delegation of scientists and educators from Azerbaijan as part of The Cleveland Council of World Affairs program, Science Education and Promotion in the U.S. Additional progress was made on completing the project funded by the Great Lakes Protection Fund, also known as "Vacant to Vibrant" (V2V), which seeks to install and monitor the effects of green infrastructure on storm water retention and reduction to combined sewer systems. Research staff began collecting data to survey participants involved in the program on the effects of green infrastructure in the community, continued collection of basic environmental data from the various "rain gardens", and began work on installation of a plant nursery in Gary Indiana with our community partners there. We expect that the work on V2V will be completed in 2017 and new research avenues in urban ecology will be explored. Sandra Albro performed extensive public engagement during the fiscal year. Sandra completed Program Year 10 representing Cleveland Botanical Garden and The Holden Arboretum as an appointed member of Natural Resources Assistance Council (District 1), which awards funding from the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program. Sandra also participated in the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) national webinar and made a presentation about greening vacant lots to an audience of over 750 people on February 9. Finally, Sandra was elected co-chair of the Cleveland Tree Coalition, a group comprising city and county governmental agencies, as well as local for-profit and non-profit entities (including Cleveland Botanical Garden and Holden Arboretum) who are implementing the Cleveland Tree Plan. Education through Research: Holden scientists served on graduate student committees for four Ph.D. students at Case Western Reserve University (2), Kent State University (1) and Ohio State University (1). Holden hosted six undergraduate interns in the summer of 2016 on projects ranging from examining acid rain and forest health, to soil ecology and plant physiology. Research also hosted two students from the University of Pittsburgh for a one week research experience in January 2016. Katherine Krynak, who worked in the research department for the last 4 years, first as a graduate student at CWRU and then as a postdoctoral researcher, left Holden and CWRU to take a position as an assistant professor in the Department of Biological and Allied Health Sciences at Ohio Northern University. We wish Kathy luck as she enters the next stage of her career and hope she comes back to visit from time to time. Research staff performed outreach to high school and middle school students in soil and plant ecology. Students from Hershey-Montessori Farm School in Huntsburg, the Painesville Middle School and the Chardon School district participated in field and laboratory exercises exploring diversity of microbes in soil and their importance for plant and forest health. Approximately 70 students participated in this experience at the science center. David Burke mentored Gina Ponzani, for a research experience. Gina is a student at Kirtland High School and learned the ins and outs of soil and forest ecology including a primer on DNA methods in biology. Juliana Medeiros also led a workshop for Holden's "Trees Matter Summit", an outreach program that engages middle and high school students in the importance of trees. Medeiros taught a section on Paleoclimate and she was assisted by Sarah Kyker and Charlotte Hewins. Juliana Medeiros also attended Hershey Montessori School 10th grade research presentations on Nov 13. Juliana Medeiros, Charlotte Hewins, Sarah Kyker, Sharon Danielson and Hillary Wright served as judges for 2016 NEOSEF (North East Ohio Science and Engineering Fair) held at Cleveland State University on March 15th. On August 3, the research department held its first summer intern research symposium at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. 16 students from Holden as well as our university partners presented their summer research in a poster session format. The symposium is called SEARCH, and we expect to make this symposium an annual event. Holden staff also successfully organized the annual Scientist Lecture Series that brings scientists to Holden to discuss research in plant biology, ecology and environmental science. Scientists who spoke at the series were David Ward (Kent State University), Emily Rauschert (Cleveland State University), Jeff Dietz (University of California), and Juliana Medeiros (Holden Arboretum) and Meg Lowman (Director of Global Initiatives, Lindsay Chair of Botany/Senior Scientist in Plant Conservation for the California Academy of Sciences). Meg Lowman was the speaker on Arbor Day. Community Forestry: During 2016, Holden's Community Forestry program expanded its outreach into Northeast Ohio and in particular the City of Cleveland. Working with over 50 community partners, through approximately 500 hours of outreach efforts, Holden was able to serve as an advocate and resource for scientifically based urban forest management throughout the region by promoting the aesthetic, environmental and economic value of trees and forests. Community workshops on tree planting and care, training classes for volunteer Tree Stewards, and participation in regional planning to increase tree canopy in our urban areas were initiatives during the year. In addition, classes, workshops and lectures were held at the Arboretum to educate both homeowners and professionals about tree care and the environmental services provided by a healthy urban and natural forest community. All told, the program reached 2400 people during 2016 with educational programming and assistance. Horticulture: At the Arboretum during the spring and fall planting seasons there were 314 trees and shrubs planted, and over 6,200 herbaceous perennial plants planted. There are currently 5,282 taxa (species, varieties, cultivars) in the living plant collection,
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4 - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISH.(CONT'D): At the Cleveland Botanical Garden during the spring and fall planting seasons there were 127 trees and shrubs planted and over 200 herbaceous perennial plants planted. There are currently 3,512 taxa (species, varieties, cultivars) in the living plant collection, 991 of which are woody. The Plant Collections Curator continued to provide horticultural information to the public year-round, and responded to 240 contacts during the year with questions on plant identification, landscape plant selection and sources, horticultural practices and a range of related subjects. As a participant in the International Seed Exchange, Holden Nursery Staff distributed 186 packets of seed representing 9 different species native to Ohio on request and at no charge to 57 sister institutions in 26 countries around the world and 2 states within the U.S.. Conservation: The deer herbivory study initiated in 2005 now includes 72 plots in five forest types across Holden property. The research plots in the Beech-Sugar Maple forests of Stebbins Gulch were re-surveyed in 2016, providing a twelfth year of data on deer density and herbivory impact. Non-native earthworm surveys were conducted inside deer study plots in 2016 to address combined impacts of deer and earthworms on Holden's forests. Deer population management continued in the form of hunting in the natural areas and sharp shooting in the core garden areas. Harvest numbers for 2015 were 42 from the hunting program and 25 from the core area deer cull. Holden continues to review the impacts of horse trails in sensitive natural areas, particularly Stebbins Gulch, and implemented selected seasonal and permanent closings of trails. Primary observed and potential impacts include alteration to the hydrological environment, soil compaction and introduction of invasive plants. Staff continued their ongoing monitoring of Holden plant communities, insect populations, rare plant and animal species, and non-native invasive earthworms. Invasive plant species continue to be removed, and replaced with native species, on a large scale from Holden natural areas. Conservation department continues its efforts to manage invasive plant species across all of Holden's natural areas, and core. Garlic mustard and shrub and vine invasive plants including buckthorn, honeysuckle, privet, and Asian bittersweet are primary target species. Staff initiated a bat survey in Stebbins Gulch Natural Area in 2016. Bat activity in different habitats across the natural area was monitored remotely with the goal of demonstrating how bats use this landscape. Results will be incorporated into long-term forest management planning to ensure Holden protects habitat important to the diversity of species on the property. Bats are an ecologically important group that is being impacted by White Nose Syndrome. Many species are state and/or federally listed or are expected to be in the near future. The Corning Lake restoration project was also initiated in 2014 and work continued through 2016 to monitor the lake water quality in terms of nutrients, dissolved oxygen, and pH. Planting efforts began with the placement of live cuttings of dogwoods and buttonbush along the lake shoreline, in addition, herbaceous emergent and submergent vegetation was planted in the shallow water zones of the lake. Conservation staff is developing a Management plan for Holden's natural areas. This plan will guide future efforts in these areas to ensure that Holden's forest are responsibly managed to conserve their health and diversity. A key component of this plan is the Rapid Upland Forest Assessment, developed by conservation staff and implemented at 130 sites in the Stebbins Gulch Natural Area in 2016. Staff also developed the Spring Ephemeral Rapid Assessment in 2015 as a complimentary tool for assessing forest plant communities and assessed Stebbins Gulch Natural Area in 2016. In addition, conservation staff had performed routine wetland delineations and stream assessments across the Stebbins Gulch Natural Areas. These tools provide information on forest health and impacts and will be key to future conservation and management efforts. Conservation staff has documented the extent and severity of the Emerald Ash Borer and the Beech Leaf Disease within the Stebbins Gulch Natural Area. Conservation staff have also found Beech Leaf Disease in all of Holden's natural areas and continues to work with experts and partners to describe and determine the cause of this affliction which is still currently unknown. Staff developed a monitoring protocol in 2015 and have completed assessments using this protocol at three sites across Holden's natural areas. Work with other conservation organizations to better understand potential ecological impacts and management implications of this affliction continues. Conservation staff continues to participate as members of Lake Erie Allegheny Partnership for Biodiversity. Conservation staff participated in two workshops where presentations and demonstrations were made to key members of LEAP. Engaging Youth and Adults with Plants: The Holden Arboretum's educational programming engages individuals of all ages with plants and other aspects of the natural world to enhance fundamental learning, appreciation of nature and health and wellness. During 2016, our work with 19,845 students and teachers of northeast Ohio focused on providing programming which addressed the Ohio State Science Standards. The Arboretum's school programs encourage students to take an active role in learning. Hands-on investigations and discussions in a natural setting encourage students to discover and gather information, ask questions and begin to formulate answers or methods for obtaining answers for themselves. In 2016, 13,610 students, primarily from schools in Lake, Geauga, and Cuyahoga Counties participated in programs such as Holden's Growing Students and Science, a program that builds interest and ability in the sciences with students over a 3-4 year period beginning in 2nd grade. In 2015, 12 school districts participated in this program. Outreach programs accounted for 600 students in 2016. In addition, professional development opportunities are provided that offer teachers a chance to increase content knowledge in the natural sciences and that help them with pedagogy related to teaching science. These range from one week graduate level classes to after school sessions. In addition, workshops are presented at numerous teacher conferences each year. A total of 159 teachers from grades K-12 attended during 2016. 187 Adult classes and programs in the areas of horticulture, natural history, art and wellness were offered on a quarterly basis to Arboretum members and the community at large. These experiential classes are for personal enrichment and often are of a practical, howto nature. They are taught by Holden's professional staff and highly qualified outside instructors. Approximately 2,450 registrations were received during 2016. Adults participating in group hikes and tours totaled 3,537 in 2016. Family classes and programs are designed to engage children and parents in outdoor activities that encourage exploration and learning. Some are offered through the class schedule while others are offered as drop-in" programs. These range from habitat discoveries to nature crafts to pond explorations. They may be led by an Arboretum staff member or volunteer, or be self-directed (such as Discovery Packs). Interpreting and explaining the varied assets of the Arboretum is accomplished through a variety of on-site programs for visitors. Visitors can take advantage of guided tours, brochures, maps, interpretative panels, interactive exhibits, plant identification labels, or our Listen and Learn program that uses cell phones to provide information about plants and other features. During 2016, the vast majority of our visitors interacted with some facet of the interpretive program. Place and Purpose: Guest Relations in 2015, 96,620 individuals visited Holden to enjoy the gardens, trails, Lantern Court, educational programming and gardens. This was an increase of approximately 5,000 over the previous year. Opening in September, 2015, the Emergent Tower and Canopy Walk gave a large end of the fiscal year boost to attendance. Additional programming included art shows, photography exhibits, rare book exhibits, tram tours, and guided tours of the Main Display Garden and natural areas. Programming exists to meet the needs of visitors, special interest groups such as bird clubs, garden clubs, hiking organizations, and other relevant not-for-profit organizations. Special Events - Holden engages its members and reaches out to new audiences with yearly festivals and special events. More than 20,399 people participated in these special programs in 2015. This was a slight increase over the previous year.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4 - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISH.(CONT'D): The festivals are family-centered to encourage a love of nature and the outdoors in young children and to build and sustain our large donor base. The festivals are Goblins in the Gardens and an Arbor Day Festival. In addition Holden produces Plant Sales, Wine Tastings, and a Pancake Breakfast. Holden' outdoor garden concert series continued to grow in 2015 attracting audiences of 300-500 for each concert. Rentals Holden's rental program uses our indoor and outdoor facilities to enable weddings, receptions, showers, and small meetings to both individuals and groups. In 2015, rental events engaged over 5,300 people.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 REPORTABLE RELATIONSHIPS - THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP: PAUL R. ABBEY AND CONSTANCE NORWEB ABBEY; SARAH GRIES AND ROBERT GRIES. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: JONATHAN DICK, PAUL R. ABBEY AND SARAH GRIES; PAUL R. ABBEY AND JONATHAN DICK; SARAH GRIES, ROBERT GRIES AND JONATHAN DICK; PETER HELLMAN AND BRAD TURNER; JOSEPH KEITHLY, STEPHEN KNERLY AND BRAD TURNER; BRAD TURNER, VICTORIA BROER, WILLIAM CONWAY, JONATHAN DICK, PETER HELLMAN AND JOSEPH KEITHLY.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION - THE DIRECTORS ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION. THEY ARE ELECTED FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM. THE DIRECTORS EXERCISE ALL AUTHORITY RESERVED TO THE MEMBERS UNDER OHIO LAW. PERSONS WHO ARE ACCORDED MEMBERSHIP STATUS OR OTHERWISE CALLED MEMBERS ARE NOT "MEMBERS" AS THE TERM IS USED IN THE OHIO NONPROFIT CORPORATION LAW.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a ELECTION OF MEMBERS - THE DIRECTORS ARE THE MEMBERS FOR ALL PURPOSES UNDER OHIO LAW, INCLUDING ELECTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THE GOVERNING BODY).
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 REVIEW OF FORM 990 - THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DELEGATED THE REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND OPERATING MANAGEMENT. AFTER REVIEW OF THE FORM 990, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL ADVISE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICT POLICY - THE ORGANIZATION USES A PROCESS OF ANNUAL ATTESTATION, IN WRITING, THAT DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND MANAGERS WITH PURCHASING AUTHORITY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH HOLDEN'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. HOLDEN'S OPERATING MANAGEMENT CONTINUALLY MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH HOLDEN'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a COMPENSATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL - THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S SALARY IS ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER REVIEWING COMPENSATION DATA FROM SIMILARLY SIZED ARBORETUMS AND PUBLIC GARDENS, OTHER LOCAL CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, AND CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS - THREE YEARS OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON HOLDEN'S WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. HOLDEN DOES NOT MAKE ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
 
Employer identification number

34-0750346
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)CLEVELAND BOTANICAL GARDEN
11030 EAST BLVD

CLEVELAND,OH44106
34-0239538 		HORTIC.EDUC. OH 501(c)(3) Line 7 HOLDEN ARB
 
Yes
 












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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) CLEVELAND BOTANICAL GARDEN

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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