Denver, CO

DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS, INC.

EIN 84-0440359

Environment & Animal Welfare Zoos, Aquariums & Nature Centers

Mission

To connect people with plants—especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world—providing delight and enlightenment for everyone.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS, INC.

Denver Botanic Gardens is a large public botanical organization that operates multiple sites (the York Street campus, Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms, and the Mount Goliath alpine garden) and maintains extensive living plant collections, themed display gardens and education facilities.

Founded in 1951, the Gardens advances plant conservation, horticultural research, and community education while hosting seasonal public events, volunteer programs, and outreach initiatives that expand access to plants, food, and nature across the Denver region.

In recent years the Gardens has continued to expand community-facing programs (including urban agriculture and veterans horticulture), conservation research and interpretive exhibits across its campuses.

Notable achievements

Multi-site stewardship

Operates three distinct public sites (York Street, Chatfield Farms and the Mount Goliath alpine garden), enabling a broad mix of formal gardens, working farmland, wetland and high‑altitude conservation work.

Veterans Farm Program outcomes

Recent program evaluations (2022–2024) report measurable participant gains in skills, mindfulness and community connection from the Gardens’ Veterans Farm horticulture and wellbeing program.

Regional conservation leadership

Maintains active plant conservation and research efforts—including alpine and riparian stewardship—that support regional species monitoring, habitat work and applied horticultural science.

At a glance

Total assets: $21.4M
Annual revenue: $41.6M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 84-0440359
Location: Denver, CO
Website: www.botanicgardens.org
On Mahalo since: March 2025

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Charity Navigator: 4 out of 4 stars.

Recognized for hosting over 1 million visitors annually.

Praised for its commitment to environmental education and community outreach.

Currently promoting the Blossoms of Light event, which has a significant impact on local tourism and community engagement.

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