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OLbRich bOTANicAL SOciETy

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Dear Friends of Olbrich Botanical Gardens,

We are happy to report that Olbrich Botanical Society (OBS) exceeded its financial goals in 2015. Members and donors made it possible through financial support, in-kind support, sponsorships, as well as by attending exhibitions, programs and classes.

Olbrich Botanical Society launched a capital campaign in 2015, Rooted & Growing, which will provide the funds to match the City of Madison funds to build dedicated education space and a new production greenhouse. This partnership between the City and OBS provides a wonderful opportunity for the Botanical Gardens to grow and thrive in our community.

We hope you enjoy the 2015 Olbrich Botanical Society Annual Report and we’ll see you in the Gardens!

Sincerely,

Kevin Hess Roberta SladkyOlbrich Botanical Society Board President Executive Director

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OFFICERSKevin Hess, PresidentWilliam White, Vice PresidentR. Richard Wagner, SecretaryMary Phillips, TreasurerTim Sherry, Past President

DIRECTORS David Ahrens, ex officio Renee Boyce Betty Chewning, ex officio Julie Herfel Eric Knepp, ex officio Dan Lauffer Jeffrey Lewis, ex officio Laurel Neverdahl, ex officio Erin Ogden Susan Derse Phillips Marsha Rummel, ex officio Julie Rupert Roberta Sladky, ex officio Michelle Taschek

ADVISORS Fred Anderson Dennis Birke John A. Bolz Jt Covelli Jennifer Curliss Sandra Dolister Elizabeth Ogren Erickson Edith Lawrence-Hilliard Jeff Levy Janet Loewi Dale Mathwich Dan Matson Jerry Minnich Tricia Perkins Emanuel Scarbrough Barbara Tensfeldt Paul Williams

2015 OLBRICH BOTANICAL SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2015 OLBRICH BOTANICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION BOARDOFFICERSSandra Dolister, PresidentTim Sherry, Vice PresidentPhyllis Lovrien, Secretary/Treasurer

DIRECTORS Dennis Birke John A. Bolz Kevin Hess, ex officio Jeff Levy Dan Matson Mary Phillips, ex officio Roberta Sladky, ex officio

Olbrich Botanical Society Foundation serves as the steward and investment manager of Olbrich’s endowment. In 2015, the Foundation contributed $200,187 to Olbrich Botanical Society’s annual operating budget. This is equivalent to 4.5% of the average balance of the fund in the previous 12 quarters.

Photos from GLEAM, Art in a New Light 2015Photo credit: Spacebound Photography

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OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS STAFF*ADMINISTRATIONRoberta Sladky, DirectorAngela Donahue, Financial CoordinatorPatti Jorenby, Program Assistant II/Rental CoordinatorKai Stanecki, Education Registrar/Customer Service

HORTICULTURE/OUTDOOR GARDENSJeff Epping, Director of HorticultureSamara Eisner, HorticulturistTony Gomez, HorticulturistChristian Harper, HorticulturistRobert Kay, Garden SpecialistKate McWhirter, Plant RecorderSamantha Peckham, HorticulturistErin Presley, HorticulturistMark Shimasaki, HorticulturistPhillip Stutz, HorticulturistAaron Wilkie, Garden FacilitatorSeasonal Gardener: Jared Ellenson Interns: Matthew Cody, Annaliese Cramer, Desmond Durow, Amelia Rossa, Colleen Schmit,

CONSERVATORY & GREENHOUSEJohn Wirth, Conservatory CuratorCindy Cary, Tropical Plant & Wildlife SpecialistAmanda Dix, Assistant CuratorIntern: Amanda Garchow

MAINTENANCEDon Saunders, Facility Mechanic IIJim Maier, Facility Maintenance WorkerBuilding Attendants: David Antonacci, Preston Boggs, Sam Lechnir, Jordan Scott, Nika Taylor, Bryant Ward

EDUCATIONJane Nicholson, Director of EducationLynn Jacobson, Horticulture LibrarianKate Salameh, Youth & Family Programs ManagerEmily Sprengelmeyer, Youth & Family Programs CoordinatorKai Stanecki, Education Registrar/Customer ServiceInterim Educator: Karen BreunTram Drivers: Bob Borman, Gary Case, Sharon Larson, Judith Mayer, Russell Potter, Mike Sloan, Susan Stein

GROWING GIFTS SHOPCindy Sullivan, ManagerCamela Decaire, Retail AssociateDenise Gotzion, Retail AssociateJeanne Kessenich, Assistant ManagerMonica Moen, Retail Associate

VOLUNTEER SERVICESMarty Petillo, Volunteer Services Manager

DEVELOPMENT & MARKETINGKaty Morgan-Davies, Director of Development & MarketingChristine Blau, Marketing & Special Events AssociateJake Immel, Membership & Development AssociateMelissa Jeanne, Special Events ManagerAshlyn Mehlhaff, Donor Engagement ManagerKaty Plantenberg, PR & Marketing ManagerJoe Vande Slunt, Membership & Development SpecialistBlooming Butterflies: Tamara Chatwood, Darline Morales, Trina Reid, Erin Wallin Development LTE: Melissa Norton, Tarek SaidGLEAM: Christine Fleming, Malini Suri, Hywania ThompsonHoliday Show: Johanna Coenen,Leaf Mulch Supervisor: Jamie Lovely Special Events Intern: Miranda WeberSpring Show: Laura Senz, Jenny Simpson

WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEESAmanda Dix, Assistant Conservatory CuratorJake Immel, Membership & Development AssociateJoe Vande Slunt, Membership & Development Specialist

Building Attendants: Jordan Scott, Nika Taylor

FAREWELL TOKelsey Dodson, Development & Membership CoordinatorNatasha Fuller, Development & Membership ManagerJennifer Recoy, Assistant CuratorJennifer Sterling, Youth & Family Programs CoordinatorNancy Vidlak, Donor Relations CoordinatorBuilding Attendants: Phillip Cleven, Michael Enright

* as of December 31, 2015

Olbrich Botanical Society & Olbrich Botanical Society Foundation

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

ASSETSCash & Cash Equivalents $ 499,142Pledges Receivable 7,600Accounts Receivable 20,384Other Receivables 1,643Inventories 73,365 Prepaid Expenses 14,009Madison Community Foundation Endowment 50,370Investments 5,482,116Cash Restricted for Capital Campaign 206,887Unconditional Promises to Give for Capital Campaign, Net of Discount 384,906

Total Assets $ 6,740,422

LIABILITIESAccounts Payable & Accrued Expenses $ 71,296Due to City of Madison 0Deferred Revenue 3,314

Total Liabilities 74,610

NET ASSETSUnrestricted 5,168,255Temporarily Restricted 1,234,752Pemanently Restricted 262,805

Total Net Assets 6,665,812

Total Liabilites & Net Assets $ 6,740,422

UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS Support & Revenue Net Gift Shop Sales (net) $ 58,343 Contributions 507,227 Membership Dues 342,446 Education 79,145 Annual Events 654,091 Investment Income (loss) (121,473) Miscellaneous 6,392

Total Unrestricted Support & Revenue 1,526,171

Expenses Program Services Education 258,846 Garden & Conservatory 326,579 Annual Events 417,191 Public Relations 306,373 Volunteer Program 6,565

Total Program Servies Expenses 1,315,194

Supporting Activities General Administrative 92,491 Fundraising & Development 361,777 Membership 91,437

Total Supporting Activity Expenses 545,705

Total Expenses 1,860,899

Net Assets Released from Restrictions 56,380

Change in Unrestricted Net Assets $ ( 278,348)

From Audited Financial Statement, December 31, 2015

TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETSContributions $ 607,019Satisfaction of Restrictions (56,380)

Change in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets 550,639

Contributions 0

Change in permanently restricted net assets 0

Change in Net Assets $ 272,291

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