THE MISSION OF THE BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS SOCIETY, INC. IS TO DEEPEN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PEOPLE AND PLANTS THROUGH BEAUTIFUL GARDENS AND EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Ceo/president (from 12/2/24) Median to 75th percentile | $133k $143k |
Ceo/president (to 9/13/24) Median to 75th percentile | $132k $143k |
Director of Finance/hr (to 10/4/24) Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentilevs Environment peers nationwide | $66k $71k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 26 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS SOCIETY INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 19%
from 2023
From $164k in 2023 to $133k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 19% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue held roughly steady.
- Director (Operational) pay fell 18% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS SOCIETY INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS SOCIETY INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS SOCIETY INC received $132,856 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in New York, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS SOCIETY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS SOCIETY INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS SOCIETY INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS SOCIETY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS SOCIETY INC reported $2.5M in total revenue and $2.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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