A New Milestone for the Garden
Announcing Our Endowment & Capital Reserve Fund
BGO has established an organizational endowment and a dedicated capital reserve fund to protect our mission.
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is celebrating a new milestone and we’re proud to share it with you. The endowment and capital reserve fund were announced at the 2026 Autumn Gala on October 23.
How These Funds Work
Our Endowment
Our endowment is a permanent fund. Gifts are invested for the long term, and the fund’s earnings help support the Garden each year.
Today it holds
$125,000
Our Capital Reserve Fund
Our capital reserve fund is a safety net. It covers large, unexpected costs, keeping the Garden’s annual budget on track.
Today it holds
$25,000
Who Manages Them
After a careful review, the Garden’s Finance Committee has selected Arvest Wealth Management to manage both funds. Our Board will oversee each fund using a written investment policy.
The Garden's Greatest Needs
The endowment and capital reserve funds will grow steadily over time. Our annual fund supports the Garden’s greatest needs in our day-to-day work. Both are vital.
When you give to the endowment, your gift keeps working for the Garden year after year. When you give to the annual fund, you help care for the Garden today.
Every gift makes a difference.
Ways to Give
Card or Check
Give online by card, or mail a check to P.O. Box 10407, Fayetteville, AR 72703.
Gifts of Stock
We gladly accept gifts of stock. Contact us for transfer details.
IRA Gifts (QCD)
If you are 70½ or older, you may give through a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA.
Estate Plans
Some of our friends choose to leave a legacy by including BGO in their estate plans.
Questions About Giving?
If you’d like to leave a legacy, or have questions about giving, our team would be honored to speak with you. Please reach us any time at info@bgozarks.org.
Thank you for supporting the Garden – today and for years to come!
Ashley Wardlow
Executive Director
Craig Gardenswartz
Board President