ANNUAL REPORT 2022 torontobotanicalgarden.ca
MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADER Dear Plant People,
Emerging, evolving, and intentionally growing to the future 2022 was a notable year of emerging, evolving and intentionally growing to the future. We started with unknowns of pandemic lockdowns and gained steadiness with each passing month. And with steadiness, we rebuilt the TBG team and reengaged volunteers such that we could bring back the programming, member services, TBG traditions and horticultural experiences our community loves — including the 33rd annual Through the Garden Gate Tour and the Edwards Summer Music Series. All of this was made possible by our dynamic and loyal community members, who vote with their feet and give with their hearts. Key to 2022 has been the effort of reinvesting in TBG’s horticultural experience along with our public and staff spaces; renewing our building and gardens with restorative pruning and planting, deep cleaning and repairs. By the end of 2022, TBG was shining brighter than we had in a long while, with the momentum that will guide our work to renew and expand the Garden we all love.
Working diligently on the present while preparing for the future 2022 also brought the opportunity to strengthen the Garden’s partnership with the City of Toronto, gaining a shared commitment that together we will focus on the things that neither entity can achieve on its own. This intentional approach to our public-private partnership brings clarity to what the future holds, while also gaining traction on the things that the City and TBG can achieve together. For so long we have talked about Expansion, and I am pleased to share our expanded future is coming into focus. In late 2021 PMA Landscape Architects Ltd was engaged to lead the design process, tasked with advancing the 2018 Site Master Plan for the future of Edwards Gardens and Toronto Botanical Garden through the design development process. The focus of 2022 was advancing the Site Master Plan, which provided a directional vision for the entire site, through to the Concept Plan, providing a 10,000-foot view of the site. By May 2022 the TBG Board of Directors adopted the Concept Plan, confirming the details of the plan that will now be designed at the human
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Stephanie Jutila EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
For so long we have talked about Expansion, and I am pleased to share our expanded future is coming into focus.
scale. While the design process advances, the City and TBG continue to gain clarity on the details of the agreements required to advance the Expansion (a Renewed Operating agreement, a new Fundraising agreement and a Construction Agreement). Once complete, these agreements will serve as the cornerstone for our public-private partnership in the upcoming chapters. Beyond calibrating the plans for Expansion, TBG also laid the foundation for future growth. The organization set to work in late 2022 to establish a strategic plan for 2023-2027. Key hires were made, including Natalie Harder, Director of Learning, to relaunch the department post-pandemic and build programming to foster lifelong learning that inspires and engages our diverse community. TBG expanded our winter community offerings with the
addition of a Holiday Market and the announcement of indoor concerts starting in early 2023, building on the reasons to visit TBG throughout the year. The Garden also worked to advance our Governance per the Ontario Nonprofit Corporations Act. TBG’s endowment grew as a result of the wind-up of The Civic Garden Foundation, a separate entity originally established to support our non-profit. In total $328,830 was added to the TBG’s endowment funds. Together we continue on the journey of building with a mindset of resiliency and joyous growth, as the Toronto Botanical Garden continues to grow as an inspired plant place, an engaging learning environment and a dynamic community hub. While pandemic lockdowns may seem like a distant memory, may each of us carry forward the value we have gained during the pandemic for nearby nature, the opportunity to observe the changing of the seasons and the joy of being outdoors in community or solitude. And even as life speeds up, may you regularly answer the call to be amongst plants and in the community.
Stephanie Jutila EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MEASURING PROGRESS Toronto Botanical Garden and the City of Toronto continue to work together to elevate the experience and resources for the people who live, work and visit Toronto. At the core of the public-private partnership between the City of Toronto and Toronto Botanical Garden is a collaboration to care for and advance Edwards Gardens, providing access to natural places in Wilket Creek and plant-forward landscapes throughout TBG and Edwards Gardens. In addition, TBG activates the site with programming to provide lifelong learning and foster a dynamic community hub.
Core Focus
Milestones
2022 Investments
Overcoming deficiencies at TBG and Edwards Gardens
2018 Toronto Botanical Garden Site Master Plan
Commissioning of HVAC installed in 2021
2018 City Council Endorsement
State of good repair assessment for The George and Kathy Dembroski Centre for Horticulture
Achieving new Operating Agreement in 2023
Finalize Fundraising Agreement
Timing for expansion of operatorship into Phase I
City Staff leaning in to advance Site Master Plan
Parking Lot Agreement
New sump pumps
Replacement Bridge and Stairs at Wilket Creek
Advancing the Service Yard Project
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THRIVING PARTNERSHIPS We are grateful for our passionate and close-knit community of plant people, who help us deliver on our mission.
Toronto Botanical Garden is a dynamic community hub, driven by the steadfast commitment of our partners. As TBG strengthens its role in connecting people to plants, we are grateful for the people who help make our work possible. Meet Terry Kennedy. She’s been visiting Toronto Botanical Garden since it was first called the Civic Garden Centre over 50 years ago. Little did Terry know that her initial experience at the Garden would lead to a lifelong commitment to plants. When she first stepped into a Southern Ontario Orchid Society meeting, her eyes were drawn to the orchid show table. “My husband and I just fell in love with the flowers,” she said. From there on, the Garden has been woven in the fabric of Terry’s life. “My kids grew up here at the TBG and were brought along to SOOS meetings,” she says. “It’s like a second home.”
After a year of membership, Terry’s husband was asked to be a part of the executive team. “At that time, I was very shy, and just tagged along,” she says. But soon, Terry herself was immersed into the world of orchids, and found herself actively involved in the study club, dedicated to learning about and judging different blooms. Her association continued to grow when Terry joined the American Orchid Society and helped to reignite annual shows — participating both as a competitor and as an accredited judge for the past 25 years. SOOS’ reach continued to expand when they became the first judging centre outside of the United States. Now, Terry’s expertise and passion were recognized once again when she was recently asked to chair the Judging Committee — an honour she graciously accepted for the second time.
“My kids grew up here at the TBG and were brought along to SOOS meetings. It’s like a second home.”
Each year, the TBG is thrilled to welcome SOOS’ Annual Orchid Show to the Floral Hall — filled with thousands of orchids, arranged on beautiful displays — a must-visit spectacle. “Every show is terrific and each year my husband and I participate wholly — putting on a large exhibition, selling orchids and judging,” she says. TBG is home to many horticulture societies. “TBG is home to many specialty groups who love plants and are interested in conservation,” says Terry. “If you want to learn more about any type of plant, you can go find out where the plant people meet.” Our green organizations are havens for individuals and groups that want to connect over a common goal and love for plants. “We provide an outlet for people to open themselves to nature, green spaces and gardening,” says Terry. Partnerships between organizations like Toronto Botanical Garden and SOOS are what create transformative change within our communities. As green organizations continue to grow, Terry says that we must continue to support each other. Together, we can strive for growth, connecting all people to nature.
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WELLNESS
There are many benefits of connecting with plants and the nature.
“Everyone is happy when they come to the Garden”
Ian and Jann’s connection with the Toronto Botanical Garden spans nearly sixty years. This couple's dedication is a testament to their commitment to nature and the profound impact it has on people’s lives. Reflecting on his childhood experiences, Ian reminisces, “I used to go to the Garden as a kid and was surprised how beautiful it was and continues to be. So many blooming flowers – there’s always a lot going on.” Jann, too, shares a special bond with the Garden. “It’s so peaceful, and the variety is plentiful,” she says. Their love for the Garden extends to their children, who attended camp here. “As a parent, you felt like you were taking your child to the right place,” Jann says. TBG was a place of discovery — creating an invaluable connection with the outdoors
Plants provide beauty, peace and nourishment in exchange for their care. "It's truly rewarding to witness the wonders that plants can achieve when they are nurtured with care,” says Ian. And, that is the very reason why Ian and Jann have dedicated volunteer time in their weekly routine. The Garden's lasting sense of calm and relaxation is what keeps them coming back. “Everyone is happy when they come to the Garden," Jann says with a pause. "Just as when the hummingbirds come around – they are free and so are we.”
Towards becoming a garden for all, our organization strives to be a dynamic community hub, a space that welcomes visitors with open arms, and without barriers. "Places like TBG make Toronto feel like a city within a park,” Ian says. TBG is woven into the fabric of the city, connecting to other flourishing green spaces like Wilket Creek and Sunnybrook Park. "Toronto can feel cold at times, but TBG makes Toronto feel a lot more welcoming,” says Jann. Like an old friend, the Garden is inviting, always full of new experiences and life to see. Jann smiles as she recounts a story of a hawk that supervised the volunteers during their morning gardening shift. “I am amazed by the nature and wildlife that surrounds us,” she says. “We are proud to be a part of this community.” Though the volunteers may live very different lives, they work in tandem towards a common goal.
Peaceful. Welcoming. Inviting. Calming. Satisfying. These are all words that this couple used to describe TBG. “You don’t ever leave feeling as if you’ve missed something – you are fulfilled after every visit,” says Jann. “It’s a really transformative experience – not everything always changes but it is always a treasure to visit.” 9
SUCCESSFUL GRANT PERFORMANCE In 2022, we were awarded $679,650 in grant funding to support operations and special projects.
The Resilient Communities Fund
The Community Building Fund
Supports the Garden in Building Capacity
Supports Our Garden’s Ability to
and Resilience The Ontario Trillium Foundation was
Recover From COVID-19 The Ontario Trillium Foundation granted
instrumental in supporting the Toronto Botanical
funding to the Toronto Botanical Garden to
Garden’s events and fundraising efforts. Their
aid in our recovery from the effects of the
contribution helped us upgrade technology in the
pandemic. This generous contribution
Garden and Floral Halls and improve our
provided much-needed support for operational
website for greater engagement and outreach.
expenses, including salaries and monthly fees.
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Planted a Pollinator-Friendly Garden The Toronto Botanical Garden partnered with PollinateTO to create a garden in which pollinators can thrive.
The Regional Tourism Organization (RTO) Grant Enhanced Our Visitor Experience Thanks to the partnership with RTO5, the Toronto Botanical Garden was able to complete our Visitor Centre Activation Project to improve guest experience, increase accessibility to the site and strengthen program delivery all year round.
Multi-year Funding for the Weston Family Library Generous support from the Dalglish Family Foundation is instrumental in funding day-today library operations and supported the hire of a full-time librarian.
Edwards Charitable Foundation Supports a Summer of Music for All TBG’s much anticipated Edwards Summer Music Series returned for another year, offering eight free outdoor concerts in the Garden, thanks to a contribution from Edwards Charitable Foundation.
TBG by the numbers in 2022
738
145
Items checked out
Attended our first Circus
from the
Show in the Garden
“Toronto Botanical Garden is one of our city's most treasured places, with its natural spaces and beautiful horticulture contributing to a healthy and thriving community. Toronto Botanical Garden is also one of our premier public-space partners, creating engaging learning environments and providing a dynamic community hub. Working together to achieve outcomes greater than what we could achieve on our own, the partnership between the City and TBG at Edwards Gardens is a prime example of collaborative leadership and a model for other locations. My heartfelt thanks to the staff, volunteers and donors at TBG for creating a garden for all.”
Weston Family Library
14 Wellness Courses offered
10,000 Volunteer Hours
Janie Romoff General Manager Park, Forestry & Recreation
2,479
2,140
Adult Education
Toronto Botanical Garden Member Households
participants
544 Donations received throughout the year
30K Bulbs planted this year
300K+ Visitors to the Garden this year
“The Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) and Edwards Gardens are integral to the vibrancy of our Don Valley West community, as well as an excellent place to experience nature in the heart of the city. In addition to their beauty, the gardens are renowned as an engaging learning environment and dynamic community hub where people of all ages gather for a broad roster of events, including the weekly Farmers Market, Edwards Summer Music Series and Seedy Saturdays. I look forward to continuing the City of Toronto's strong partnership with the TBG to protect and enhance this local gem.” Jaye Robinson City Councillor - Ward 15 DON VALLEY WEST
By the numbers in 2022 Congratulations on another successful year at Toronto Botanical Garden. The financial statements, which show both exceptional management and a bold vision for the future, tell only a small part of the story of TBG. It truly is a jewel in my riding of Don Valley West and an oasis in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area. There are few places in Toronto that compare with TBG. It is a place to explore, to learn, or just to take in the beautiful surroundings. It offers respite for those with busy urban lives and fuels the imaginations of young and old alike. TBG provides gathering spots for families and individuals in an expansive natural environment with accessible built facilities, curated public spaces and places to imagine what can be done when ambition is met with the appropriate resources. It truly is a garden for all today and a place to enjoy for generations tomorrow.
The Honourable Robert Oliphant, MP Don Valley West
12 Horticulture Society Shows and Sales Hosted at the Garden
57 Horticultural Society Meetings were hosted at the Garden
4,500 Plants represented in the Garden
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93
Educational
Guided Tours
Programs offered
215 Active Volunteers
“The Toronto Botanical Garden is an important community hub that welcomes the diverse communities we have in Don Valley West and around Toronto. Their space allows for an engaging learning environment where people can come together to enjoy nature, which increases our well-being and helps us thrive. I am committed to working with the Toronto Botanical Garden to expand the impact they have for wellness in our community.”
4,000+ Attendance at the Edwards Summer Music Series
500+ Attended the first Earth Day Ecomarket
Stephanie Bowman, MPP DON VALLEY WEST
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS On behalf of the Toronto Botanical Garden, we express our sincere gratitude for your generosity. It is with your unwavering support that TBG can make a deeper commitment to fostering sustainable communities and developing reciprocal relationships with nature through lifelong learning. Annual contributions from our donors, members, friends, foundations, corporations and commemorative memorial plantings propel us forward in being a welcoming plant place, a dynamic community hub and an engaging learning environment. GARDEN VISIONARIES
Toronto Botanical Garden gratefully acknowledges our Garden Visionaries whose ongoing support is pivotal to achieving TBG’s mission. Your dedication is invaluable to our community, enabling us to embark on a journey to be a diverse community that recognizes the life-giving role of nature; a garden for all. Thank you for being the catalysts of growth. Mary and Mark Cullen Lindsay Dale-Harris and Rupert Field-Marsham Kathy and George Dembroski Susan and Geoffrey Dyer Susan Loube and Bill Acton Joan and Jerry Lozinski Frances and Timothy Price Penny and Robert Richards The Edwards Charitable Foundation The Dalglish Family Foundation The Weston Family Foundation
2022 DONORS We acknowledge the invaluable contribution of the following individuals, members, charitable foundations, plant societies and corporate partners whose gifts enable TBG to remain a relevant and vibrant cultural centre for all to enjoy: GRANTS & PARTNERS
City of Toronto Ontario Trillium Foundation – Community Building Fund Ontario Trillium Foundation – Resilient Communities Fund PollinateTO Regional Tourism Organization ShowLoveTO The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust $250,000+
Anonymous (1) $100,000 - $249,999
The Dalglish Family Foundation $50,000 - $99,999
Anonymous (1) Edwards Charitable Foundation
$25,000 - $49,999
The Estate of Joan Williams $10,000 - $24,999
Anonymous (1) George and Kathy Dembroski Joy Gray-Donald Nancy Love The Garden Club of Toronto The Willowool Foundation $5,000 - $9,999
Anonymous (1) Anne Arrell Joyce Johnson
Harry Jongerden and Verna Lester Elaine Le Feuvre Patricia Martin Charles Moses Frances and Timothy Price Dean Summerville Jane Wright Joan Wright $2,500 - $4,999 Gordon Ashworth Dianne Azzarello and Stephen Wilton Adeline Cheng and Ryan Grundy Myint and Jay Gillespie Peter and Eleanor Heinz Marjorie and Donald Lenz Mary and Deane Nesbitt Penny and Rob Richards Roy Sequeira $1,000 - $2,499
Anonymous (2) Linda Boyko Katherine Busse Marsha Copp Ben Cullen Janet and Douglas Davis Delaney Capital Management Tony and Maxine DiGiovanni Jennifer Ferguson Mary Fisher Don Gault and Margareth Lobo Gault Gerald Sheff and Shanitha Kachan Charitable Foundation
Derryn Gill Irene Gish Greater Toronto Bulb & Horticultural Society Susan Grundy Connie Hunter Lorraine Hunter Matsumoto IA Clarington Investments Inc Isaac Ip Stephanie Jutila and Tom Seltz Alison Kenn Cathy Kozma Susan Lipchak Gillian and Oliver Long Patricia Main Doug McCutcheon Milne House Garden Club John O'Neill Lynne Patterson Mary Jean Potter Gwendolyn Rattle Sunflower Gardens Janice Winton $500 - $999
Anonymous (2) Kim Abell Barbara Anie Karen A. Barnett Anne Bawden Michele Chandler Bryan Davis Dr. Michael and Dr. Susan Dolbey Leigh Eisenberg Rose Feikes John Geary Mark and Louise Golding
Susan Gustavison Lyn Hickey David Johnson Donalda Kelk Tim Kendall and Kate Grecco Nicole Leaper Janette MacDonald Joanna MacDonald Helder Marcos Mark McLean Larry McMorran Catherine Meade MHLA Inc. Sandra Phipps Darin Renton Janet Rowley Irene Stokes Lisa Van Camp UP TO $499
Anonymous (13) Tamara Aaron Alice Adelkind Debbie Allan Majda Ambrozic Linda Andrews Anne Arkell Lucy Arkell Maureen Armstrong Hanadi Ayoubi Carol Bairstow Kathy Balme Jeanne Banka Winifred Barclay Wayne Barker and Tisch Reaney Phyllis Bassett Tim Bates Brian Beattie Deborah Beatty Gail Bebee Dmitry Beniaminov Martha Benitez Jacintha Bennell Josee Bertrand
Bonnie Beverley Susan Biensch Megan Blacquiere Linda Blake Joanna Blanchard Sandi Bliguin Bruce Bone Teresa Borysewicz Lisa Balfour Bowen Joan Bowker Carol Boychuk Margaret Brady Elise Brais Paul Brehl Karen Bricker Gloria Broks Susan A. Brown Victor Bruzon Leanne M. Burkholder Mary-Lou Burton Michèle Bussières Veronica Callinan Lisa Calloway Dugald Cameron and Lynn Pashleigh Matthew Cameron Marg Campbell Denise and Kenneth Cargill Aleeshia Carman Catherine Carriere Audrie Cartier Alexander Cartmell Roberta Cathcart Manraj Chauhan Doris Chee Melinna Chen Anne Cheung Anne Chiang Lucian Childs Lilli Chu Erin Claman Ellen Clark Wendy Clark Carol Coiffe Michelle Collis
Muriel Comay Judi Conacher Kate Cooper David Cope Maryse Couture Deb Cross Karen Cross Anne Cruickshank Bianca Da Costa Elaine Danyer Valerie David Catherine Delaney Nancy Dengler Diamond Corp Rosemary Dimuantes Emily Dovbniak Barbara Duckitt Geoffrey and Susan Dyer Ann Elliott Lisa Ellis Bonnie Evans Donna Fenice Sara Feshangchi Marilyn Field-Marsham Robert Fisher Anne Fitzgerald Carolyn Ford Barbara Foster Lourensa Fourie Ethel Freeman Dale Gardiner Kristine Gauthier Helder Marcos Mark McLean Larry McMorran Catherine Meade MHLA Inc. Sandra Phipps Darin Renton Janet Rowley Irene Stokes Lisa Van Camp Kevin Ge Malcolm Geast Sandra Geddes
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Jean Giles Wilson Ruth Glicksman Mary Glogowski Lori Ann Goldberg Josephine Gonzales Diane Gooderham Diane Gore Patricia Gostick Catherine Graham Michael and Nancy Graham Trudy Grantham Joanne Greene Janet Greyson Douglas Grundy Ambhikesh Gulasingam Abdullah Hamidi Stephen Hardacre Natalie Harder and Adam Szaflarski Judith Hart Roslyn Hauser Susan Healey Jane Henderson Christina Henninger Bayla Hernick Ann Hersch Lucia Herwig Sheila Hicks Elaine Hill Susanne Hillebrand Nina Hillier Sue Hills Mark Hirowatari Jody Hitchcock Florence Ho Courtney Hollidge Elizabeth A. Howson Dr. Chee-Chiem Huang Martha Huffman Maureen Hulbert Valerie Hunt John Hutchinson Wendy Hutchinson Kyle Hutzler David Huynh
ILAC Higher Education Joanna Ivey Jamie Jackson Athiba James Jane M. James Madeleine Joffe Elaine Johnson Sylvia Jones Janet Karn Carolyn Kearns Rachael Kelebay Jay Kellerman Georgianne Kennedy Janet Kennish Diana Kenny Susan Kerney Keun-Suk Kim Elizabeth King Elizabeth King Brenda Kisic Louise Koepfler Annika Kohler Lynda Kosowanath Anne Kotyk Bronwyn Krog Susan LaFontaine Linda Lee Anna Leggatt Alessandra Leopardi Sheena Levitt Peggy Li Gloria Lockyer Eleanor J. Loebel Torry Lowenbach Judy Lucas Caroline Luce Leslie Luciani Siri Luckow Siu Ming Luk Cynthia Luks Madeline Lunney Rachel MacDonald Cynthia MacDougall Nancy Mackellar Bernadette MacKillop
Ian MacRae Judy Malkin Janet Marshall Linda Martin Patricia Martin Susan R. Martin Jeremy Maunder Inta McCaughey Terry McCrorie Nancy McFadyen Kay McKellar Patty McKnight William McLaren Jim Melvin Lannie Messervey Joyce Moffat Moffat Dunlap Real Estate Limited Joel Mogan Belinda Morin Barbara Morris Mary Mosser Sheila E. Nasmith Grace Neely Joanne Neglia Mary Newman Swee Keong Ng Linda Nichols Margaret Nightingale Tenny Nigoghossian Maria Nikas Lori Noble Nancy Ogden Marilyn Orr Mary Ouchterlony Valerie Panaroni Catherine Park Melanie Parker Bonita Parshuram Joan Patterson Donald Payne Kathy Peace Catherine and Bruce Peer Frank Peluso Carole Penny 19
Dale Philp Sylvia R. Pivko Eric Poon Alice Power Igor and Alla Preobrazhensky Marilyn Price Tony Pringle Katherine Quan Gisele Quesnel-Oke Konrad Radacz Maria Radford Catherine Rand Robin Rankin Joy Reddy Jenny Rhodenizer and Michael Kostoff Sheila Robb Lee Robbins Lois Roberts Rose Roberts Julia Robertson Marian Roper June and Jack Rossall Bruce Royce Victoria Russell Odile Sahl Aldona Satterthwaite Marguerite Savidant Susan Schwab Catherine Scott Dawn Scott Haig Seferian Helen Shaw Melissa-Jane Shaw William Shellington Patricia Sidhom Melanie Sifton Maureen Simpson David Sisam Susan Siskind Helen B. Skinner Carrie Smith Ibi Smith Ingrid Smith Jennifer Smith Nadine Smith
Jennifer Smulowitz Jessica Smuskowitz Myra Sourkes Tom Sparling Margaret Spence Markus Stadelmann-Elder Lisa Stahlschmidt Carol B. Stevenson Barbara Stewart Patricia Stone Patricia Stowe Vera Straka Elisabeth Stroback Nancy Sutherland Louise Sutton Ana Sztabinski Susan T. Beverley Takaoka Debbie Tam The Rogan Foundation Karen Thomas Peter Thompson Gay Thomson Sheila Thomson Sharon Thurston Mary Lou Tigert Lee Till Maureen Tingley Janos Tischler Roz Titley Stephen Todd Deanna Toews Andrea Tsang Connie Uetrecht Susan Urie Toshio Ushiroguchi-Pigott Michael van Vlymen Lucy Van Wyk Patricia Vaughan Nimet Visram Mark Vitelli Ben Volman Jane Von Bredow Martin Wade Joy Waldie Marnie Walker
Patricia Wallis Nancy Ward Tim Watson Cynthia Webb Carolyn Weckesser Ann C. Weiss Jennifer Welsh Joyce Wheatley Marilyn Wiebe Margaret Wilkinson Meghan Williams Patricia Williams Douglas R. Wilson Susan Wilson Frederika Winchell-Jubb Joan Winearls Wendy Winters Gerald Wong Karen Wynnychuk Mary Yannakis Jean Yee Grace Yip Shirley Zaky Paul Zammit and Uli Havermann Carol Zavitz Hui Zhang June Ziola Jan Zurowski IN-KIND DONORS
Ball FloraPlant/Selecta One North America Greater Toronto Bulb & Horticultural Society Michael Erdman INK Entertainment Group TBG Bloom Café Tradewinds International TruVine Design Toronto Master Gardeners
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the Year Ending December 31, 2022 (reported in thousands of dollars)
2022
2021
REVENUE
2022
2021
Donations, grants and subsidies (note 1)
962
1204
Rentals
517
0
Retail Operations
377
193
Education
52
51
Membership
85
83
Events
75
0
Parking
236
265
Investments and other income (note 2)
109
231
Expansion Project
457
571
TOTAL REVENUE
2,870
2,756
1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200
EXPENDITURES R et ai Ed l uc at M io em n be rs hi In p ve P st a m rk en in g ts & O th er
D on at io ns
&
G ra nt s Ev en ts R en ta ls
0
Notes 1. TBG applied for $323,486 from the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program which is included in Donations, grants and subsidies on the statement of operations. TBG also applied for $102,408 from the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program which is included in Donations, grants and subsidies on the statement of operations. 2. Deferred contributions relate to the nonoperating revenues and expenditures received for the revitalization of the building and grounds located at 777 Lawrence Avenue East, as part of TBG's Expansion and Renewal work. Deferred contributions are amortized into revenue on the same basis as the amortization related to the leasehold improvements. 3. The above Statement of Operations provides a summary of the TBG financial activity for 2022 and 2021. Financial Statements for each year (January 1 to December 31) were audited by KPMG LLP.
2022
2021
Salaries and Benefits
1,140
1,204
Other operating costs
1255
1,030
Retail
194
89
Education and tours
22
20
Professional fees
145
143
Systems (IT Project)
0
222
Amortization
30
30
Expansion
0
61
2,786
2,799
Excess (deficit) of revenues over expenditures for the year before under-noted items
84
(43)
Amortization of deferred contributions (Note 2)
325
338
Amortization of leasehold improvements
(325)
(338)
EXCESS (DEFICIT) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES FOR THE YEAR
84
(43)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
2022 RESULTS In 2022 TBG gradually emerged from pandemic restrictions, revenues began to flow again and government subsidies ended. Although our revenue was still below pre-pandemic years, TBG was able to manage the operation and expenses to the point where we saw a surplus of $83,600 in 2022 compared to a deficit of $43,000 in 2021. Looking back over the five-year Financial history 2020 and 2021 were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall revenue declined almost 30 per cent with the majority of our revenue generating activities significantly impacted. TBG continued to focus on online and virtual programs where possible in order to overcome several of the challenges caused by the pandemic. In addition, TBG leveraged all government programs and subsidies available to us, including the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery programs (THRP). In 2019 our organization received extraordinary support of $500,000 from a number of long-time supporters, which provided an operating surplus. For 2018 the situation was very different with additional expenditures and investments ($639,000) which resulted in an operating loss. After isolating the effects of these extraordinary items, TBG maintained a close to break-even result, similar to each of the past five years. .
Revenue
5 YEAR FINANCIAL HISTORY
Expenditures
4,000
3,000
(Reported in thousands of dollars) Adjusted for Extraordinary Gifts (2019) and non-recurring expenditures and investments (2018)
2,000
1,000
0
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021-2022 Board Chair Gordon Ashworth Vice Chair Tony DiGiovanni Secretary Dianne Azzarello Treasurer Janice Winton Members Barb Anie, Dianne Azzarello, Adeline Cheng, Doris Chee, Michele Chandler, Ben Cullen, Lisa Ellis, Susan Grundy, Abdullah Hamidi, Harry Jongerden, Nicole Leaper, Margareth Lobo Gault, Helder Marcos, Haig Seferian Ex Officio Christina Iacovino (City of Toronto), Derryn Gill (Garden Club of Toronto), Ingrid Smith (Milne House Garden Club)
MISSION
VISION
Toronto Botanical Garden connects
Toronto Botanical Garden will be
people to plants, inspiring us to live in
renowned for its display of nature's
harmony with nature.
beauty and as a dynamic hub for plant-centred learning, conservation and research.
We acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.
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